The WCVM Townsend Equine Health Research Fund (TEHRF) supports vital equine health research and advanced training for equine health specialists.

Through donor support, the fund helps to improve overall horse health — directly benefiting horse owners and breeders across Western Canada. These contributions also strengthen graduate training and research capacity, helping to advance equine medicine and improve the health and welfare of horses in the region.

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The Inspiration Oncology Fund was created in memory of a special dog named Inspiration and all dogs that have been diagnosed with cancer. It provides vital support for canine oncology research conducted at the WCVM.

Through donor generosity, the fund helps to advance studies that are focused on understanding, diagnosing and treating cancer in dogs with the goals of improving outcomes and quality of life for canine patients. These contributions also support continued innovation in veterinary oncology, helping to bring new knowledge and hope to dogs and the families that love them.

If you plan to make an online donation, please use the “Other” option in the website’s dropdown menu and specify “Inspiration Oncology Fund” in the text field.

The WCVM Oncology Research and Equipment Fund supports vital cancer research by supporting innovative research projects and the specialized equipment needed to operate these studies.

Oncology research conducted at the veterinary college often involves interprofessional collaborations with other health science scientists across the University of Saskatchewan campus. These projects help to advance knowledge and improve approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment for animals and people.

Through donor support, the fund strengthens research capacity and contributes to better outcomes for both animal and human health.

If you plan to make an online donation, please use the “Other” option in the website’s dropdown menu and specify “Oncology Research and Equipment Fund” in the text field.

The Anka’s Best Friend Fund, created in memory of a beloved dog named Anka, supports important research at the WCVM that focuses on the early detection and treatment of canine transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), as well as the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development of this malignant disease.

Through donor support, this fund helps to advance the scientific understanding of this disease. It also contributes to improvements in diagnostic tools and more effective treatments, bringing hope to dogs and the families that love them.

If you plan to make an online donation, please use the “Other” option in the website’s dropdown menu and specify “Anka’s Best Friend Fund” in the text field.

The WCVM’s Wildlife Health Research Fund (WHRF) encourages and supports applied research and training in the health and disease of free-ranging wildlife.

The expertise and knowledge gained through the fund's activities is applied to wildlife conservation and management, public health and food safety in Western Canada and elsewhere.

If you plan to make an online donation, please use the “Other” option in the website’s dropdown menu and specify “Wildlife Health Research Fund” in the text field.

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