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Emergency Hope Veterinary medicine professor launches animal rescue team
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Chance Armstrong’s life was forever changed in the aftermath of a fluke storm in Louisiana.
Today, he is an associate clinical professor in Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but in 2016, he was a resident and faculty member with Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge. During that time, an unnamed storm system caused 13 deaths and $10 billion in losses, dumping three times as much rain on Louisiana as the historic 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
Cottingham to serve as NCURA Region III chair
Aug 27, 2025
Director of Research Program Development, Contract & Grant Administration Erika Cottingham has been elected to serve as the incoming chair-elect for the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Region III.
Vaughan Large Animal Hospital: The region’s best care for horses, farm animals
Aug 26, 2025
The hospital offers 24-hour emergency and critical care for both horses and farm animals, including cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas and pigs.
As soon as an animal arrives, it is examined by board-certified specialist veterinarians, residents, technicians and senior veterinary students who assess, diagnose and treat the patient. And when animals need specialized care during an emergency, the hospital has access to veterinarians who specialize in internal medicine, surgery, reproduction and ophthalmology.
Picture of health: How feline obesity diagnosis may change in the era of AI
Aug 26, 2025
Type the social media hashtag “fatcat” into an Instagram search and you will be greeted by more than 3 million photo and video posts featuring felines in varying stages of roly-polyness. One photo depicts a pet owner straining to lift a 38-pound orange marmalade-colored bundle of joy. Another video shows the fabric seat of a lawn chair collapsing beneath the weight of a chonky black-and-white cat.
2025 Annual Conference offers wealth of continuing education opportunities
Aug 22, 2025
For more than a century, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has served as a cornerstone of veterinary education in the Southeast. The college’s 2025 Annual Conference builds on that legacy while delivering leading-edge continuing education and professional development for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, faculty members and industry professionals nationally and globally.
A leg up for giraffes: Auburn researcher explores hoof health
Aug 19, 2025
In contemplating the wonder and complexity of the natural world, the late author Kurt Vonnegut found metaphorical utility in stilt-legged, flexible-necked vegetarians capable of balancing 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate diameter of dinner plates.
“Evolution is so creative,” Vonnegut wrote. “That’s how we got giraffes.”
Supporting tradition in flight: Raptor Center celebrates 25 years of eagles soaring over Jordan-Hare
Aug 18, 2025
It’s a pre-game tradition that’s not to be missed: an eagle from the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) circles Jordan-Hare Stadium before landing midfield to a booming chorus of “War Eagle, hey!”
Enduring Impact: Remembering Dr. Joe Edward Rowe
Aug 12, 2025
Veterinarian, educator, mentor, and devoted family man Dr. Joe Edward Rowe passed away on July 18 at age 66. A respected faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Rowe leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to his students, colleagues, and the veterinary profession.
Aug 11, 2025
Last fall, a talented group of faculty members were selected for the inaugural Auburn University Communication Fellows cohort to explore new and innovative ways to tell their research stories to the world. Fast-forward to present day, and that group of dedicated educators and researchers is thriving and leading by example.
Faculty Spotlight: Mansour earns AAVA award for contributions as researcher, educator
Aug 5, 2025
Veterinary Anatomy professor will also serve as AAVA president-elect By Troy Johnson By now, the baristas at coffee shops in and around the Auburn University campus have gotten to know Dr. Mahmoud Mansour’s face and name, as well as his preferred order. Extra hot cappuccino with oat milk and an extra shot. “That combo really […]