CVM News

Jun 16, 2026

Drawn in by ‘Messi Mania,’ soccer fans find beauty in AU tradition

Known to legions of social media followers as “Freddy,” a German soccer tourist sharing Charles Kuralt-meets-Jack Kerouac style slices of Americana captured the blend of bewilderment and awe that thousands of first-time Jordan-Hare Stadium visitors and millions of TV viewers across South America experienced as the golden eagle Aurea completed a looping free flight before […]

Jun 15, 2026

On the road and in the barn: The delicate balance of equine ambulatory care

Auburn veterinarians, students keep horses in harmony Standing atop a foam block positioned next to a 1,200-pound thoroughbred, Dr. Alfredo Sanchez Londono can tell plenty about the health of the horse and the habits of its rider by sight and touch. From the wear pattern of the saddle, Sanchez Londono, clinical professor of equine field […]

Jun 8, 2026

What you should know about the New World screwworm fly

For the first time in more than 50 years, the New World screwworm fly has emerged as a potential threat to the $112 billion U.S. cattle industry. Two cases involving the flesh-eating parasite have been confirmed in South Texas. The fly had been a persistent warm-weather foe for American cattle ranchers from the 1930-1960s until […]

Jun 1, 2026

Understanding the invisible threats on our plates

Chemicals are everywhere, but we can reduce exposure Many of us are conditioned to guard against food safety risks that we can see and smell – undercooked meat or spoiled leftovers. But, with World Food Safety Day falling on June 7, it’s worth contemplating hidden hazards we likely ingest with regularity – per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]

May 18, 2026

From CDC to the classroom: Dr. Nickolas DeLuca joins Auburn’s Public and One Health Program

One throughline has defined Dr. Nickolas DeLuca’s career: public health doesn’t start with data or directives — it starts with people. From neighborhood engagement in metro Birmingham, Ala., during his graduate training to nearly three decades with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DeLuca has worked to build solutions alongside those most affected.

May 11, 2026

Year-round threat: 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast shows rising tick risk

Auburn University parasitologist Dr. Kathryn Reif is well acquainted with ticks and the many misconceptions that can leave pets and their humans unprotected from a growing, year-round threat. For starters, ticks don’t disappear in the winter. Many species remain active as long as temperatures are above freezing. They’re also just as likely to show up in backyards as in forests or tall grass.

May 11, 2026

Veterinary students gain hands-on experience at Atlanta outreach event

For some pet owners, the biggest obstacles to veterinary care aren’t medical. A group of Auburn veterinary students recently saw firsthand how breaking down barriers like cost, access and the fear of judgment can open doors for both pets and their humans.