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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
Aug 3, 2018
Some 100 researchers collaborating in the fight against cancer will gather for the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, or AURIC, Fourth Annual Symposium Aug. 24-25 at the Marriott Grand National Resort, Opelika, Alabama. Since 2012, AURIC has linked researchers with a common goal and purpose in the fight to alleviate cancer. “Cancer is a major health […]
Jul 31, 2018
Staff Recognized in College’s 10th Staff Awards Ceremony
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college.
Jul 24, 2018
Bald Eagle Set for Release July 28 at West Point Lake
Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will release an immature adult bald eagle Saturday, July 28, at West Point Lake near LaGrange, Georgia. The release is open to the public and set for 10 a.m. EST near the Pyne Road Park boat ramp off Georgia 109 (Roanoke […]
Jul 9, 2018
Faculty, Alumni, Students Attend Veterinary Leadership Experience
Ten Auburn faculty, students and alumni attended a national veterinary conference aimed at bringing together those in the profession to develop skills in leadership, communication, self-awareness, and self-care. Held in Post Falls, Idaho, in June, the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) is a weeklong intensive leadership training program that encourages participants to think outside the box for […]
Jul 2, 2018
Tuskegee, Auburn collaborate to further veterinary medicine training, increase diversity
Increasing diversity in the veterinary profession is one of the major priorities of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and one of the driving forces behind another historic initiative in veterinary medicine between Tuskegee and Auburn universities. The longstanding relationship between both veterinary colleges has resulted in the development of an initiative to increase under-represented board […]
Jun 27, 2018
Vet Student Awarded Prestigious Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship
Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is among three distinguished veterinary students aspiring to careers in equine medicine selected to receive the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation on Dec. 3 during the AAEP’s 64th […]
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
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
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 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
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 […]
May 1, 2018
Class of 2018 Students Exemplified by President Maggie Thompson
Dedication. Enthusiasm. Compassion. Spirit. Those are just some of the words used by classmates and faculty to describe Maggie Thompson, but she would be the first to point the finger back at the students in class of 2018 at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The 120-member class, led by Thompson during their four […]
Apr 25, 2018
Veterinary Researchers Find That Drinking Kefir May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers are being featured at a national meeting for their collaborative work with Brazilian colleagues that suggests drinking the fermented milk beverage, kefir, may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Mirian Silva-Cutini, a doctoral exchange student from the University of […]
Apr 24, 2018
New Endoscope Improves Efficiency of Equine Dental Care and Education
A newly acquired equine dental endoscope by Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine is improving the examination and treatment of dental abnormalities in horses while also enhancing the education and skills needed by veterinary medical students. “We see a fair number of horses who are referred to the J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital with dental […]
Apr 19, 2018
Two Auburn Veterinary Students Awarded AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarships
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine second-year students Jonathan Tubbs and Sofia Castello have been awarded Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Legacy Endowed Scholarships by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Two students from each of the AVMA-accredited schools in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with Student AVMA, or SAVMA, chapters were […]
Apr 11, 2018
Students Serve Kentucky’s Underserved
Four fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine students—selected to participate in a USDA program to partner with local veterinarians and strengthen veterinary services in designated underserved Kentucky rural populations—are learning as part of this inaugural program. The four fourth-year students—Mary Jehlik, Camille Ogletree, Carter Mobley and Tyler Horton—started in March when the program began. Selected through […]
Apr 5, 2018
*Editor’s Note: This article was written for ConsumersAdvocate.org by Scott Smith and is used with permission.: — In 1933, the United States was reeling. It was the fourth year of the Great Depression. Unemployment stood at 25 percent. A new and untested president had recently moved into the White House. It was a turbulent and […]
Apr 3, 2018
Treatment Gives Rescue Dog, Jasmine, a New Lease on Life
Severely injured dogs who are abandoned and left to fend for themselves have little chance of survival, much less a chance to enjoy a positive quality of life. But Jasmine has been given a new lease on life, thanks to her rescuers and treatment and care received at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]
Apr 3, 2018
Oncology Conducting Clinical Trial on New Melanoma Drug
Dogs, like their human companions, can be susceptible to skin cancer, and the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could use the help of man’s best friend in launching a clinical trial to test a new melanoma treatment drug. “This study is designed to test a new drug that may be useful […]