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New centre will advance health and welfare of equine athletes
The University of Guelph celebrated the grand opening Thursday, June 7th of a new specialized health-care facility for equine athletes.
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The Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre (ESMRC) is focused on the quality of life and performance of horses through healthcare, education and research. Located at the Ontario Veterinary Col- lege (OVC) but separate from the main hospital, the ESMRC offers the highest level of care in equine sports medicine, lameness evaluation and treatment, reproduction services and diagnostic imaging.
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“The OVC has been Canada’s leader in equine health care and research since the College was founded in Toronto in 1862,” said University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee. “As we celebrate the OVC’s 150th anniversary year, I am delighted to announce the opening of the ESMRC. The new facilities and the work that goes on here will help ensure that Ontario’s equine industry continues to grow and prosper.”
Construction of the ESMRC is sup- ported by private donations and bequests and builds on the original investments by the equine industry and the government in equine research. It includes a new 70 x 140- foot exercise arena, where horses with lameness or other performance issues can be thoroughly evaluated; upgrades to existing barn and stable area and four new examination rooms including a radiology exam room and ultrasound treatment/exam room. The ESMRC provides clients with direct access to top specialists in the field, offering advanced lameness evaluation and therapies; state-of-the art diagnostic equipment for cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and other conditions that limit athletic performance; and sophis- ticated reproductive services such as fertility evaluation, artificial insemina- tion and embryo transfer.
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“The ESMRC will serve the needs of referring veterinarians, horse owners and trainers involved in Ontario’s world-class horse racing and equestri- an sectors,” said Dr. Elizabeth Stone, OVC dean. “It expands the scope of OVC’s programs in equine health care and research and builds upon the Uni- versity’s proud legacy of improving the lives of horses through partner- ships with stakeholders within the equine industry and through Equine Guelph. Thank you to all our donors and supporters who have helped us carry on this important work. “Establishing the ESMRC also reflects the importance of horses in people’s lives and our commitment as veterinarians to advancing the health and well-being of all species. I look forward to watching the ESMRC grow and develop programs that support horses and horse owners across Ontario and beyond.”
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