University of Guelph

Ontario Veterinary College Students participate in Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

OVC Veterinary Students Train for Large Animal Emergency Rescue

The final offering of Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training for 2024 was a specialized workshop for veterinary students held at the University of Guelph campus.  On November 23, 2024 this course was presented by Equine Guelph & the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.  This course was exclusive…

Large animal rescue trainers demonstrate a technique

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness Training for First Responders In Essex

On Friday, October 18th, first responders in Essex County received specialized training in emergency procedures to extricate large animals from tricky situations.  This training was hosted by Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) & The County of Essex Emergency Measures Department and facilitated by Equine Guelph, at the University of Guelph. This training comes at a…

Chair of the University of Guelph Board Governors, Nancy Brown Andison, Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph & Ontario Veterinary College Dean Jeff Wichtel

Gayle Ecker acknowledged for Equine Guelph leadership, inspiring a $7 million bequest

On Tuesday, October 22 at the Arboretum Centre, Director Gayle Ecker was honoured for her more than 20 years of leadership at Equine Guelph. She was also recognized for inspiring a transformative bequest of approximately  $7 million from the Estate of Donna Moore designated for the Centre’s operations and equine research.   Hosted by Byron Beeler, the inaugural Chair…