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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
October 2017
Oct 19, 2017
Veterinary Outreach Elective Supports Underserved Communities
Veterinary medicine students often find themselves immersed in learning environments in the classroom or laboratory, intensely studying their coursework. Throughout the months of October and November, however, Auburn veterinary students who are enrolled in a special outreach elective course, are participating in a community service program in north Alabama, providing veterinary services to underserved areas. […]
Oct 10, 2017
Developing Novel Vaccines to Protect Poultry Against Infectious Bronchitis
Editor’s Note: The infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) of the Arkansas type is widespread and common in the U.S. poultry industry. It’s impact to the consumer is large as it causes the chicken to have a reduced feed conversion rate, lower weight gain, and it results in more rejects (condemnations) at slaughter. Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine […]
September 2017
Sep 28, 2017
Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine holding Women’s Leadership Development Workshop Oct. 14
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its second Women’s Leadership Development Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14. Programs will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in 255 Veterinary Education Center on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. “The workshop is tailored to graduate students, professional students and anyone in the health profession,” said program […]
Sep 19, 2017
Clostridial diseases are caused by a bacteria called Clostridium and are commonly referred to as “blackleg”. These bacteria can live up to several years in soil, water, or decomposing plant and animal material. There are eight different types of clostridium that can be deadly to cattle.
Sep 12, 2017
College of Veterinary Medicine Honors Porter Heatherly with GM1 Fundraiser Sept. 16
Porter’s Fund event, a Cure for GM1, will pay tribute to Alabama’s first known case of the rare genetic disease, and raise funds to support testing a cure led by scientists at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tickets are available for the annual fundraiser for the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, which will be held […]
Sep 5, 2017
Provost and Former Dean Timothy Boosinger Announces Retirement from University
Timothy Boosinger, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced he will retire from Auburn University in early 2018. Prior to his current position, Dr. Boosinger held academic and administrative positions at the College of Veterinary Medicine, including serving as dean from 1995 to 2011. Dr. Boosinger was named provost in 2012 after serving as […]
August 2017
Aug 31, 2017
Veterinary Organizations Responding to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold across southern Texas and well beyond. A number of organizations are in place to enable those associated with Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and others, to assist. “Many of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s alumni, faculty, staff and students have asked how they […]
Aug 30, 2017
Johnson Installed as AAVMC President-Elect During National Summer Meeting
Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently installed as president-elect of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Dr. Johnson is a 1986 graduate (DVM) of Auburn University and in 1992 earned the Ph.D. in pathology and biotechnology from North Carolina State University. He achieved board certification […]
Aug 30, 2017
Football, Fans and Feathers Raptor Show Fridays Before Home Football Games
One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational programs will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, seven shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]
Aug 28, 2017
Southeastern Raptor Center Readying for Eagle Lure and Jess Game Day Auctions
Doctoral student Robyn Miller wears many hats — by day she is a doctoral student earning her degree in English and teaching classes at Auburn University. Part-time, she volunteers at the Southeastern Raptor Center (SRC) where she works with the eagles and other raptors. At other times, she is an artist who is sharing her love […]