CVM News

Horzmann earns Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Researcher Award

Dec 1, 2025

Dr. Katharine Horzmann, associate professor in the Department of Pathobiology, recently earned the 2025 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Researcher Award. Horzmann is one of only a handful of faculty members nationwide who blend biomedical research and clinical-diagnostic service in the discipline of toxicologic pathology.

Horse owners urged to take precautions against EHV-1

Nov 20, 2025

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is closely monitoring the recent and ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. While no cases of EHV-1 have been reported in Alabama at this time, EHV-1 is highly contagious and is primarily spread though horse-to-horse contact via respiratory secretions, aerosolized droplets or indirect contact with contaminated equipment, feed, tack, water buckets and human hands or clothing.

Doctoral student earns national recognition for diagnostic bacteriology research

Nov 19, 2025

Biomedical sciences doctoral student Nneka Vivian Iduu earned high honors at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and the 129th Annual Meeting of the United States Animal Health Association held in October in Aurora, Colo.

From rescue to release: Raptor Center manages growing caseload of injured and ill birds of prey

Nov 19, 2025

They have arrived from all corners of Alabama, in all manner of containers. Turkey vultures wrapped in blankets and towels, burrito-style; bald eagles and hawks caged within pet carriers. Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) Director Robyn Miller even remembers a golden eagle with lead toxicity being delivered to the center in a pair of taped-together packing boxes [the AURC offers preferable guidance on how Good Samaritans can transport a wild bird that is injured or ill].

Research spotlight: New directions of parasitology

Nov 17, 2025

The newest issue of the American Journal of Veterinary Research highlights the parasitology research of Auburn CVM faculty members Jeba R. J. Jesudoss Chelladurai and Kathryn E. Reif.

Eyes on the sky: The technology that safeguards an Auburn tradition

Nov 17, 2025

Working with wild animals — even human imprinted ones — can offer unpredictability. The Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) works carefully to build trust with its raptor ambassadors, but also relies on technology as an additional precaution when it takes to the skies for “War Eagle Flights” before Auburn football games.

Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day highlights students’ spirit of inquiry

Nov 17, 2025

In addition to celebrating academic excellence, Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day also underscores the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s commitment to offering “One Health” solutions through research. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, The Society of Phi Zeta featured 87 platform or poster presentations by undergraduate, veterinary and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral students, research fellows and faculty members.

Crafting a flight plan: An eagle’s eye view of raptor training

Nov 13, 2025

Ever wondered how a bald or golden eagle can calmly soar around a football stadium filled with nearly 90,000 noisy fans and nail its landing at midfield without deciding to take a detour for a fishing trip at the nearest lake? Our video series with the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC), a unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine, offers a bird’s (and trainer’s) eye view of the process that makes War Eagle Flights possible before Auburn football games.

CVM opens doors to future veterinary technicians

Nov 12, 2025

In October, the CVM welcomed nine students and two instructors from Jefferson State Community College for a large animal lab focused on equine and bovine care. Hosted twice a year by the college, the lab is part of a collaborative effort led by Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer Erin Allen, Veterinary Nurse Training Manager Stephanie Mitchell, Large Animal Research Coordinator Jessica Brown and Dairy & Herd Manager Simon Taylor.

Ayomide representing CVM as Graduate School ambassador

Nov 12, 2025

Aderemi Morenikeji Ayomide, a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Science, will represent the College of Veterinary Medicine as an Auburn University Graduate School 1887 Society Ambassador. Ambassadors provide guided campus tours to prospective students, assist with special events and engage in professional development.