CVM News

Jun 24, 2026

Freedom, feathers and Philly: America250 festivities to feature special AU guest

Independence, the Auburn University Raptor Center’s (AURC) often loquacious bald eagle ambassador, will be flying coach on her way to America250 festivities in “The City of Brotherly Love.” While Indy is usually quiet in flight, she can be excused a high-pitched chirp or two in the cabin since she and members of the AURC staff will be present for the America250 Time Capsule dedication and burial at Independence Hall on the morning of July 4.

Jun 22, 2026

Cat Considerations: Auburn feline expert shares adoption tips during Adopt-A-Cat Month

While Dr. Diane Delmain fully believes “nothing is cuter than a kitten,” there are other factors to consider when bringing a new cat into your home. June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, an initiative of the American Humane Society to help cats find loving homes during kitten season.

Jun 16, 2026

Drawn in by ‘Messi Mania,’ soccer fans find beauty in AU tradition

Known to legions of social media followers as “Freddy,” a German soccer tourist sharing Charles Kuralt-meets-Jack Kerouac style slices of Americana captured the blend of bewilderment and awe that thousands of first-time Jordan-Hare Stadium visitors and millions of TV viewers across South America experienced as the golden eagle Aurea completed a looping free flight before the Argentina-Iceland pre-World Cup friendly.

Jun 15, 2026

On the road and in the barn: The delicate balance of equine ambulatory care

From the wear pattern of the saddle, Sanchez Londono, clinical professor of equine field service in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, can tell how the rider distributes his or her weight. When riders lean to a particular side, the horse subconsciously compensates by shifting its own weight. Over time, the uneven weight distribution can result in horses developing muscular imbalance, back pain, irregular hoof wear and joint inflammation.

Jun 8, 2026

What you should know about the New World screwworm fly

For the first time in more than 50 years, the New World screwworm fly has emerged as a potential threat to the $112 billion U.S. cattle industry. Two cases involving the flesh-eating parasite have been confirmed in South Texas.

Jun 1, 2026

Understanding the invisible threats on our plates

Many of us are conditioned to guard against food safety risks that we can see and smell – undercooked meat or spoiled leftovers. But, with World Food Safety Day falling on June 7, it’s worth contemplating hidden hazards we likely ingest with regularity – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” as well as agrochemicals and industrial chemicals.

May 18, 2026

From CDC to the classroom: Dr. Nickolas DeLuca joins Auburn’s Public and One Health Program

One throughline has defined Dr. Nickolas DeLuca’s career: public health doesn’t start with data or directives — it starts with people. From neighborhood engagement in metro Birmingham, Ala., during his graduate training to nearly three decades with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DeLuca has worked to build solutions alongside those most affected.