CVM News

Apr 3, 2018

Dog Owners Urged to Introduce Increased Fitness Activities Safely

With spring upon us, everyone’s attention is turning to fitness, and it’s important to remember fitness is important for pets. April is “Canine Fitness Month,” and Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says now is a time for pet owners to be aware of how to safely introduce increased activity for their pets. “Dog owners […]

Apr 2, 2018

A-Day Weekend Includes Two Vet Med Activities

Auburn fans making plans to attend A-Day Saturday, April 7, can expand their fun by attending two College of Veterinary Medicine events — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Wing Fling” on Friday, April 6, and Open House on Saturday, April 7. Wing Fling is set for 5 p.m., April 6 at the Raptor Center Amphitheater located […]

Mar 27, 2018

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

The College of Veterinary Medicine honored four faculty with the college’s top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teaching in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine,” […]

Mar 23, 2018

Veterinary Students Fulfilling Preceptorships Across the U.S.

Spring break was work time for the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2018, which started its journey of gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines under the supervision of veterinarians around the U.S. The students’ eight-week preceptorships allow them to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories and clinical rotations for […]

Mar 23, 2018

Auburn Veterinary Students Win National Bovine Palpation Competition

Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine students won a national championship by taking first-place honors in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s bovine palpation competition at the 2018 Student Symposium held at the University of Pennsylvania. “I’m just incredibly proud of them. They’ve worked extremely hard this past year, and their achievement is a great culmination […]

Mar 20, 2018

Auburn Veterinarians Perform Rare Heart Procedure on Thoroughbred Jumping Horse

Veterinarians at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have successfully conducted their first-ever procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in an equine patient, being one of only a handful of veterinary schools nationwide able to perform the procedure. Both the medical team and horse owner are excited about the results. The procedure on Moissanite, a […]

Mar 19, 2018

Pre-Vet Students from Across U.S. Gathering in Auburn March 23-24

More than 700 pre-veterinary students from across the U.S. will attend the 2018 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, or APVMA, Symposium at Auburn University March 23-24. This two-day event brings together pre-veterinary students, faculty advisors and admissions officers. The majority of lectures and hands-on laboratories will be held at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Additionally, Tuskegee University […]

Mar 15, 2018

Dean Johnson Elected President of AAVMC

Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, has assumed his duties as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). His election was during the annual meeting held this month in Washington, D.C. Dean Johnson had been serving as president-elect of the organization. AAVMC by-laws call for the […]

Mar 7, 2018

Auburn veterinary professor researching effect of soybeans on male hormonal activity

Soybeans, considered to be a nutritious and good source of dietary protein, may have unwanted effects as well, and scientists are questioning some of the long-term impacts they might have on hormonal activity—particularly in males, according to an Auburn University professor. Dr. Benson Akingbemi, a professor of anatomy in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and […]

Mar 6, 2018

Veterinary Students Honored at Clinical Awards Ceremony

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service, and clinical medicine. A total of 36 awards was distributed to 26 veterinary student recipients in February at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides […]

Feb 28, 2018

Chihuahua Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure as CVM’s Smallest Patient

Small patients are nothing new for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but a recent case is believed to be its smallest one to date to undergo Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA, surgery. The owner and tiny dog flew a long way, more than 2,600 miles, to have the procedure performed. Weighing less than two pounds, […]

Feb 26, 2018

CVM Faculty Member a Contributor to Jules Collins Smith Museum Audubon Book Launch March 2

Dr. Sarah Zohdy, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is a contributor to an Audubon book launch March 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. The program will host a book launch and public program for “Audubon’s Last Wilderness Journey: […]

Feb 15, 2018

CVM Establishes Auburn Veterinary Academy for In-Depth, Intensive CE

The College of Veterinary Medicine has created the Auburn University Veterinary Academy, an inaugural program dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medical education for veterinary practitioners and alumni via opportunities for professional development through high-quality, practical continuing education. The academy has been designed for practitioners seeking in-depth, intensive continuing education experiences. Members of […]

Feb 12, 2018

Vapor Wake® Trained Dog Most Advanced Real-Time Mobile Detection System

Man’s best friend has long been known as the perfect companion. In exchange for food, water and a pat on the head, a dog will love and defend its owner. Pioneering research begun 16 years ago at the College of Veterinary Medicine has led to patented technology to prove that the ”Auburn Dog” is the […]

Feb 12, 2018

Treatment for Devastating Neurodegenerative Disease Nears Reality with Human, Animal Research Team

An effective treatment for a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease may soon be in human clinical trials through pioneering advances in gene therapy and molecular medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine and in partnership with human medical researchers in the U.S. and across the globe. Researchers at the college’s Scott-Ritchey Research Center and UMass […]

Feb 12, 2018

Treatments for Diabetes and Cancer Found in One Health Initiative Research

Studying diseases that affect animals and humans enables researchers to improve treatment methods and work toward cures for both, and nowhere is that more evident than ongoing research in cancer and diabetes at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The concept of One Health is core to many research programs, and scientists at the […]

Feb 7, 2018

Boshell 11th Annual Research Day Feb. 16 at the Hotel and Dixon Conference Center

The development of a pioneering artificial pancreas system and other important diabetes  research updates are the focus of the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University’s 11th Annual Research Day Friday, Feb. 16 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more […]

Feb 5, 2018

Dog Receives Good Prognosis for Recovery Following Near-Fatal Fire Injury

A big dog with an even larger will to live has been given a good prognosis for recovery and a healthy life following a near fatal house fire in early January. Adler, a four-year-old German Shepherd, owned by Brad and Shannon Mullins of Alexander City, made regional news when first responders pulled him from their […]

Jan 26, 2018

Auburn Veterinary Student Selected for Prestigious Summer Training Program

Learning about food animal medicine is the passion for second-year College of Veterinary Medicine student Ciji Brewer, and this summer, she will be among a small number of veterinary students participating in the Smith-Kilborne summer training program on foreign animal diseases. A Summerville, Ga. native, Brewer came to Auburn with no experience in food animal […]

Jan 16, 2018

AU Veterinary Faculty Publish Final Edition Book in Equine Anatomy Guide Series

The fourth and final book in a veterinary equine anatomy guide series written and developed by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members is now published and available for use. Titled “Equine Anatomy Guide: Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis. An Illustrated Guide,” the book is authored by Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor in the Department of Anatomy, […]

Jan 16, 2018

Faculty Publish Final Edition Book in Equine Anatomy Guide Series

The fourth and final book in a veterinary equine anatomy guide series written and developed by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members is now published and available for use. Titled “Equine Anatomy Guide: Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis. An Illustrated Guide,” the book is authored by Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor in the Department of Anatomy, […]

Jan 11, 2018

White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2019 Set for Jan. 27

Students in their third year of professional education at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will receive their White Coat in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 27, on the CVM campus. The event will begin at 3 p.m.   The White Coat Ceremony for the 122-member Class of 2019 is a symbolic transition from […]