June 2018

Jun 21, 2018

Veterinary Faculty Among University Research Award Recipients

Eleven faculty from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are members of research teams announced today as part of a $5 million investment in 11 groundbreaking projects designed to deliver practical, life-changing solutions.

Jun 14, 2018

Vet Camp Offers Youth a Chance to Experience the Veterinary Profession

photo of students at vet camp examining a horse

Three veterinary summer camps offer youth the first-hand experience of being a veterinarian, giving some of them an early insight into a potential career field. A total of 100 students will participate in camps at the College of Veterinary Medicine, coordinated in partnership with Auburn’s Office of Professional Continuing Education. The camps are popular, booking […]

Jun 12, 2018

Auburn Equine Veterinarian uses Acupuncture to Treat Horses for Chronic Pain, Other Conditions

Photo of Dr. Lascola performing acupuncture on a horse

An Auburn University equine veterinarian is having success treating horses with chronic pain and other conditions by using a form of integrative medicine—acupuncture. Dr. Kara Lascola, an associate professor of equine internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, says acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has been used in humans for over […]

Jun 6, 2018

Auburn Veterinary Dermatology Resident Places in NAVDF Research Awards for Dual Presentations

Dr. Karen Ho, a third-year dermatology resident at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine from Weston, Wisconsin, placed nationally in two categories for her research presentations at the recent North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum, or NAVDF, held in Maui, Hawaii. Conference presentations of their research are a requirement for veterinary dermatology residents by the time […]

May 2018

May 30, 2018

‘Like another Family’: Vet student Amy Hansen, Auburn Steeplechaser

After competing for the University Kentucky for three years, Amy Hansen joined Auburn’s track team in 2018 while studying in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.  Amy Hansen traces her desire to become a veterinarian to her favorite childhood TV show. “I have grown up loving Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. He was my idol growing […]

May 30, 2018

Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Bald Eagle in Eufaula June 2

The Southeastern Raptor Center, or SRC, in conjunction with the state of Alabama, will be releasing  a young, healthy bald eagle on Saturday, June 2 in Eufaula. The release is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Old Town Creek Park in Eufaula and is open to the public. Rachel Hamby, a volunteer at the center, will release […]

May 23, 2018

Diet, Hoof Care Critical Components In Preventing And Treating Equine Laminitis

Horses love sweet feed and lush, green grass, but equine veterinarians at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine warn that overindulgence of either can be a primary cause of a serious hoof disease known as laminitis. Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of hoofed animals, mostly horses and cattle, and can be life […]

May 10, 2018

Veterinary Expert: Ticks, Fleas Not Just a Seasonal Problem

Photo of Dr. Starkey in her office

Warmer weather is upon us and pet owners tend to think about tick and flea control for their dogs and cats. But according to a veterinary parasitology expert at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, this should not be just a seasonal concern. “A tick problem is not just a summer problem,” said Dr. Lindsay […]

May 4, 2018

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 8

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 120 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 111th commencement on Tuesday, May 8. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 14 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and eight candidates will be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy […]

May 3, 2018

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Ranked No. 1 Among Peers by Veterinarians

The Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has been ranked No. 1 in the nation among academic veterinary teaching hospitals, according to results from a national benchmarking firm. The independent survey of 26 academic teaching hospitals across the U.S., provided results and rankings for the teaching hospital, a division of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “This […]