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When bacteria reproduce, they typically make an identical clone of themselves that have the same traits as the original. But sometimes, they exchange genes with neighbouring bacteria to produce new, potentially harmful strains – and that process makes the whole phenomenon a One Health matter. 

Dr. Mauricio Seguel, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology, studies how wildlife immune systems develop, especially early and late in life when the immune system is more sensitive to disease.

“I want to use research to understand systems from a broader perspective because, ultimately, this allows you to implement more successful solutions.” – Dr. Katie Clow

Ongoing research at the Ontario Veterinary College led by Dr. Diego Gomez aims to understand the changes in gut bacteria of horses with diarrhea (colitis) and improve fluid therapy in dehydrated critically ill foals.