Reproductive & Developmental Biology

High and predictable fertility is essential to efficient food animal production, a competitive horse industry, and companion animal breeding operations.

Reproductive and developmental biology is a main research focus at OVC, involving clinicians, basic scientists, technicians and students located across four departments and numerous research units and facilities.

Our animal reproduction research includes fundamental units of fertility and the growing field of stem cell biology. Research spans disciplines such as:

environmental and epigenetic regulation of embryo development
on-farm delivery of herd reproductive management
performance and companion animals and
wild, exotic and endangered species

Research programs are conducted under the direction of nationally and internationally recognized faculty. Research funding includes individual faculty and collaborative grants, involving national and international research agencies and institutions, private industry and charitable donations. An elaborate network of global collaborations among researchers and institutions ensures efficient and innovative progress.

Canadian and international students at senior undergraduate and graduate levels receive research training and mentorship in a diverse range of research, ensuring a sound foundation for future leaders in reproductive and developmental biology.