CVM News

February 2017

Feb 7, 2017

CVM Offering Farm Animal Ambulatory Service

The College of Veterinary Medicine has begun offering an ambulatory service to farms in central Alabama and west Georgia. “While we have always offered farm animal ambulatory services to the local area, the primary focus has been equine medicine and care,” said Dr. Thomas Passler, Farm Animal section head said. “I am very excited that with […]

Feb 3, 2017

Dr. Shannon Boveland: Clinical Service and Education are Her Passions

Veterinary medicine faculty are passionate about their work, whether it be teaching, research, or patient care. For Dr. Shannon Boveland, the desire to serve in a clinical capacity and an opportunity to do so are the driving forces that brought her to Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Boveland joined the college this semester as […]

Feb 2, 2017

Dr. Richard McMullen Jr.: Building the Veterinary Profession is His Passion

It has been said that fulfillment is in the journey, not just in the destination. That almost certainly may be said for Dr. Richard J. McMullen Jr., who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine faculty this semester. Dr. McMullen is one of the CVM’s new faculty in Equine Ophthalmology. He comes to Auburn from four […]

January 2017

Jan 26, 2017

Researchers Developing Immunocontraception for Wild Pig Population Control

Wild pigs have become an overpopulation problem throughout the Southeast and other parts of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage to agriculture and the environment and posing health concerns. A multidisciplinary research team in Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences is developing contraceptive vaccines as […]

Jan 23, 2017

Irula tribesmen and Auburn detector dogs help remove pythons in Florida

Detector dogs trained by Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences (CPS) at the College of Veterinary Medicine have been part of a multi-team effort with University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in unique projects to target Burmese pythons in Florida. Two projects included […]

Jan 20, 2017

Class of 2018 White Coat Ceremony Set for Jan. 28

Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine will receive their White Coat in a ceremony held on Saturday, Jan. 28, on the CVM campus. The White Coat Ceremony provides students a symbolic transition from classroom study to the clinical phase of veterinary education. The white lab coat is […]

Jan 12, 2017

Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Program’s 10th Annual Research Day March 3

The Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University is holding its 10th Annual Research Day Friday, March 3 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more than 175 researchers from throughout the Unites States together for a day of learning and […]

Jan 10, 2017

Researchers Using Innovative Blood Testing in Breast Cancer Detection

Much of medical science derived for human treatment programs is based on earlier research involving animal models. A team of scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant to support studies applying human medical knowledge to dogs in the detection of breast cancer. Dr. Eric Fish, a clinical lecturer and doctoral candidate […]

Jan 6, 2017

Veterinary Faculty Offer Tips to Keep Animals Safe During Extreme Weather

With the threat of winter weather, with freezing temperatures, ice and even snow affecting the area, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty offer some tips for keeping your large and small animals happy, healthy and warm. Horses Ensure that your horses have access to clean, fresh water. When temperatures fall below freezing, water troughs and […]

Jan 4, 2017

One of a Kind: Dr. Bill Brawner

Not many people can say they have loved every minute of their 48-year profession, the majority of the time learning and teaching at the College of Veterinary Medicine. That distinction alone makes Dr. Bill Brawner one of a kind.