CVM News

Oct 20, 2026

Interdisciplinary team cracks the case in mysterious cattle deaths

The clues were there. A recent death in the herd. A second cow falling severely ill. Off-the-chart lab results pointing to kidney stress. And an important detail from the owner: there were oak trees in the pasture.

Oct 12, 2026

Rocket’s legacy powers care for future patients

After seeing an animal shelter’s social media post featuring a black dog, the Seales family couldn’t resist adopting it.  “It was something about his eyes,” Bridgette Seales said of her eventual four-legged best friend, Rocket. After being diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in earlier this year, Rocket received treatment at the Bailey Small Animal Teaching […]

Oct 8, 2026

Auburn Vet Med builds on 119-year tradition of continuing education

Veterinary professionals from throughout the region will gather October 29-31 for the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2026 Annual Conference, building on a 119-year tradition of making professional development programming available for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, the conference offers participants opportunities to earn […]

Oct 7, 2026

Storm ready: Safeguarding pets and livestock from hurricanes

As Gulf Coast residents prepare for the possibility of Tropical Storm Isaias becoming a hurricane, their evacuation and storm-proofing plans should also factor in the animals that are a part of their lives. Coastal residents are accustomed to weighing the question of hunkering down or leaving town, but Dr. Chance Armstrong, associate clinical professor in […]

Oct 6, 2026

Alabama One Health Symposium to explore solutions to shared challenges

From emerging zoonotic diseases to food recalls to hurricane season, public health experts and policymakers must plan for and monitor a range of potential threats that overlap human, animal and environmental health.

Oct 1, 2026

War Eagle VIII on injured reserve for 2026 season

Auburn University’s raptor ambassador Aurea, known as War Eagle VIII, will likely be sidelined from participation in pre-football game flights during the 2026 season while recovering from a foot injury.

Sep 28, 2026

‘Una’ proves to be numero uno in first Top Dog Competition

Finally, after all of the walking, climbing, sniffing and searching, Una could take a rest. The 8-year-old black Labrador Retriever had certainly gotten her steps in on Friday, Sept. 25, at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum while pacing through rows of stadium seats, arena corridors, a darkened room, a maze of luggage, and a storage room where shell […]

Sep 24, 2026

Auburn DVM student connects family story to veterinary history

When Auburn University DVM student Carrie Elaine Smith needed a topic for the American Veterinary Medical History Society’s annual essay contest, she found inspiration within her family.  Growing up, she had heard stories from her grandfather about a champion Thoroughbred named Bold Ruler coming to Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1970 for a medical moonshot of sorts.

Sep 23, 2026

CVM faculty member selected for AU Research Communications fellowship

Dr. Laura Huber Hargrove, assistant professor of epidemiology in the college’s Department of Pathobiology, has been selected as a 2026-2027 Auburn University Research Communications Fellow.

Sep 21, 2026

CVM faculty member earns Biggio Center fellowship

Auburn University's Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning has selected Dr. Ryan Gibson, assistant clinical professor of neurology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, for its 2026-2027 Faculty Fellows cohort.

Sep 21, 2026

Southeastern Conference chooses Camus for Academic Leadership Development Program

Dr. Melinda Camus, professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of four Auburn University faculty members selected by the Southeastern Conference for its 2026-2027 Academic Leadership Development Program.

Sep 18, 2026

Ultimate protectors compete for bragging rights in new ‘Top Dog’ competition

From coast to coast, four-legged sentinels known as Auburn University Dogs™ reinforce safety in schools, airports, stadiums, courthouses and many other locations.

Sep 18, 2026

Study reveals how positive emotions trigger sudden muscle weakness in narcolepsy

Neuroscience professor Dr. Daniel Kroeger and a team of researchers recently uncovered the link between oxytocin and cataplexy, a symptom of narcolepsy that causes sudden muscle weakness or collapse.

Sep 14, 2026

DVM student earns agriculture-focused professional development opportunity

Third-year DVM candidate Kaleigh Backstrom's early involvement in 4-H and interest in production agriculture have helped position her for a unique professional development opportunity.

Sep 14, 2026

Printed for practice: Auburn team develops 3D-printed tool to enhance anesthesia training

Teaching a room full of veterinary students to intubate a goat is no easy task. The animal's small mouth and airway can make the procedure tricky and nearly impossible for a room full of students to observe.

Sep 9, 2026

A second chance at flight

Eight months after arriving at the Auburn University Raptor Center with life-threatening injuries, it was more than ready to return to the wild.

Sep 9, 2026

Former CVM faculty member Horne ’59 passes away at 91

Former Auburn Vet Med faculty member Dr. Robert Dean "Bobby" Horne '59 passed away on Aug. 31. He was 91 years old.

Aug 31, 2026

Auburn Vet Med contributing to transformative rural health partnership

The College of Veterinary Medicine will play a major role in the Auburn University Health Transformation Collaborative (AUHTC), a partnership among eight Auburn colleges led by the Harrison College of Pharmacy.

Aug 25, 2026

Celebrating the life of Dr. Dwight Wolfe

Dr. Dwight Wolfe `77, a professor emeritus in food animal medicine and theriogenology who served the college for more than 35 years, passed away on August 20. He was 81.

Aug 10, 2026

A Q&A with the CVM’s new director of development

Aaron Brazelton joined the College of Veterinary Medicine as its director of development on Aug. 1, 2026, after serving in the same position for Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts.

Aug 10, 2026

Auburn Vet Med professor chases excellence far beyond the classroom

Team USA World Cup pentathlete. Autocross national champion. College football official. For most people, any one of these accomplishments would stand out. For Dr. Jordan Towns, they are just a few of the pursuits that have shaped a life dedicated to mastering new challenges.