Gayle Ecker

Equine Guelph Research Update Spring 2017

  Read the Latest Research from the Ontario Veterinary College in the Spring 2017 issue of the Equine Guelph Research Update Spring 2017.  Highlights include: Sustained Release Intra-articular Medication Model Research Leads to Advanced Studies of Cardiovascular and Gut Health How Therapy Horses React to Humans Equipment and Expertise at OVC Makes Strides in Diagnosing Equine…

Two Confirmed Cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephanlopathy in Durham Region, ON

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of two confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1).The horses from Durham Region were referred to the Ontario Veterinary College with neurological signs and are receiving treatment. Three other horses on the farm have tested…

Innovative Equine Programs at University of Guelph

From the Dean Story by:  Dean Jeffrey Wichtel, Ontario Veterinary College I have spent quite a bit of time this year getting to know the horse industry in Ontario. One thing I have noticed is the enduring passion of our horse people, including my veterinary colleagues, regardless of the ups and downs of the industry.…