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Civic Holiday - Monday August 3rd

To our valued clients –

As we approach mid-summer and the next statutory holiday, we want all to be aware of AHL’s hours on the August Civic Holiday weekend.

Regular AHL Guelph limited Saturday service (Clinical Pathology and Bacteriology) and drop off Sunday service will be available August 1st and 2nd. The AHL Guelph vestibule remains open every day as usual from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for submission drop off.

Canada Day - Wednesday July 1st

To our valued clients –

As we approach summer and the next statutory holiday, we want all to be aware of AHL’s hours of operation for Canada Day.  

AHL Guelph will be open Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drop off of submissions. Labs will be open with limited Saturday service (Clinical Pathology and Bacteriology). Emergency postmortems are available in Guelph but please call ahead and confirm.

Regular hours for both labs on Monday June 29 and Tuesday June 30. 

AHL Kemptville-Services Restored, June 8th

To All Clients in Eastern Ontario,

We are pleased to inform you that the septic tank issue at the AHL Kemptville Laboratory has been resolved. The Kemptville laboratory is now open and has resumed regular sample submission services.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure and restrictions may have caused and appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this time.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Kemptville Laboratory and Client Services

AHL Kemptville Open-No Postmortems today May 15

There are no pathologists on site today at Kemptville, and therefore no postmortems available today.  However, the Kemptville lab will remain open today for deliveries and any carcasses will be stored safely at appropriate temperatures (cooler or freezer) to preserve architecture.  Please call the lab if further instructions are required.  Small animal and poultry postmortems can still be performed during the septic blockage; however, larger animals such as calves and cows will have to be stored until further notice.  Submission of fresh and formalin-fixed tissues from on-farm postmortems m

Easter Weekend April 3-5

To our valued clients,                                                                                                                                     

March 11-Inclement Weather Kemptville-reduced staffing

To all clients in Eastern Ontario,

Animal Health Lab Kemptville is OPEN but running at reduced staffing today, March 11, 2026 due to inclement weather. Delays in reporting of test results from this location may be expected.

Please address any inquiries to ahlkempt@uoguelph.ca or 613 258 8320.

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