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OVC’s research strength stems from the collective expertise, collaborative partnerships, and robust research infrastructure that support our world-class research enterprise

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Centres, Institutes and Networks

Pillars of research excellence

OVC is home to world-leading research centres, institutes and networks that catalyze discovery and innovation by promoting collaboration, creating efficiencies in the research process, translating results and magnifying research impact.

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Major Research Areas

Advancing One Health

OVC supports a strong and diverse set of research areas under a broad One Health umbrella that address complex and interconnected problems at the intersections of human, animal and environmental health.

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Our Researchers

Brilliant minds at work

Researchers at OVC conduct innovative, collaborative research aimed at improving the health and well-being of animals, humans and ecosystems under a One Health paradigm. This work covers a broad range of disciplines from basic laboratory investigation to epidemiological field studies to applied clinical research with wildlife and companion and food animals.

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Join the next generation of health leaders

OVC supports a strong and diverse set of research programs under a broad One Health umbrella that addresses complex and interconnected problems at the intersections of human, animal and environmental health.

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Take part in our research

Learn how you can participate in OVC research through clinical trials, surveys, or as a trainee.

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We're grateful for your support in funding various initiatives that help OVC improve the lives of the animals we love.

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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is a world leader in advancing veterinary medicine and health research to improve the health of animals, people, and our planet. OVC educates the next generation of health leaders and provides high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach aimed at finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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