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Lea Nicklas, CCSAW PhD Student wins prestigious international award.

Congratulations to Lea Nicklas who was awarded the Blair-Curtis-Pfleiderer-Wachter Award at the 41st International Winter Workshop on Clinical, Chemical, and Biochemical Aspects of Pteridines, held at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, from February 5-7, 2025.

February 11, 2025
The interaction of play, genetics and robustnessness in pig surroundings

There is no evidence yet that housing treatments meant to stimulate play reduces reactivity in piglets under stressful challenges.

February 6, 2025
King Charles III Coronation Medal Awarded to Equine Guelph Director Gayle Ecker

Congratulations to Equine Guelph Director, Gayle Ecker on being awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her leadership, vision and dedication for 20 years which has resulted in Equine Guelph being a nationally and internationally recognized centre of excellence.

February 3, 2025