University of Guelph

Ontario Veterinary College

Improving life for animals, people, and the planet. Educate veterinarians and scientists, create new knowledge and provide expert services to improve the health and well-being of animals, people and ...
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Ontario Veterinary College Once Again A World Leader

OVC ranks first in Canada, third in North America and top ten worldwide among veterinary schools in QS World University Rankings The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has once ...
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OVC Cancer Research Advances Care For Pets And People

(In photo: Companion Animal Tumour Sample Bank coordinator Deirdre Stuart processing and freezing a tumour sample.) I have been interested in cancer research since veterinary school. When I worked in ...
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On the Forefront of Veterinary Medicine: Waves of Relief for Canines with Cancer

In 2022, George, a nine-year-old labradoodle, developed a tumour in his front leg. He was diagnosed with canine osteosarcoma - a type of bone cancer. His owners sought relief for their beloved ...
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The Challenge Behind Addressing Pet Obesity in Veterinary Clinics

Research shows that a cat or dog that maintains its ideal body weight is less likely to experience chronic ailments such as diabetes, joint or mobility issues and may have a longer lifespan compared ...
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Dr. David Waltner-Toews Appointed to Order of Canada

Dr. David Waltner-Toews has spent the bulk of his career asking why. The epidemiologist and professor emeritus at the University of Guelph devoted his energy to a decades-long, award-winning career in ...
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Two OVC Researchers Named to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Two researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) have been recognized for their expertise by the Canadian health sciences community. CAHS brings together Canada’s top ...
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OVC alumna Dr. Keisha Harris returns to U of G after a summer spent in Ghana with Veterinarians Without Borders

September for students often represents a fresh start and new beginnings, but for Dr. Keisha Harris, a recent graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) ...
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New Cell and Gene Therapy Training Laboratory Opens at OVC

A new industry-sponsored laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) will serve as a hands-on training facility for the next generation of scientists ...
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New Study Finds That Concerns About Shorter Lifespans for Pets Can Drive Owner Action on Obesity

Owners of overweight cats and dogs are most likely to help them lose weight when veterinarians caution about the potential impact of obesity on animals’ life expectancy, according to two new studies ...
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Dr. Courtney Graham Joins OVC’s Department of Clinical Studies

Discover excellence at the University of Guelph - a leading institution fostering innovation, world-class research, and personalized learning. Explore our diverse academic programs, cutting-edge ...
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A Day in the Life with the Kim and Stu Lang Community Healthcare Partnership Program at Kettle and Stony Point First Nations

Down a foggy stretch of road in southwestern Ontario, you can hear the roar of Lake Huron from the Kettle and Stony Point Health Centre parking lot. Photo from iStock, by Dave McIntosh. Home to just ...