CVM News

May 20, 2021

Auburn’s Southeastern Rehabilitation Center Suggests Rules for Raptor Rescue

It is a rite of the season as surely as March winds and April showers. When spring arrives, so does an increase in the number of raptors, or birds of prey, “rescued” by well meaning Good Samaritans. But do most really need rescuing at all, or are they better off being left where they are?

Mar 11, 2021

Saving Rooster: A Foaling Season Success Story

Last spring, Katie Robinson and her Oldenburg colt, Rooster, learned just how complex the birth of a foal can be. Rooster was born prematurely and experienced significant complications shortly after birth. Thanks to the quick actions of his owner and his primary care veterinarian, Dr. Barbara Benhart, Rooster was referred to the Large Animal Teaching Hospital for intensive care treatment.

Feb 26, 2021

Students Honored During College’s Clinical Awards Ceremony

The College of Veterinary Medicine honored fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards, recognizing students for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service and clinical medicine.

Jan 29, 2021

College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony

January 30th, 2021 at 1:00PM Central

Jan 15, 2021

Diagnosing Equine Gastric Ulcers

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome, also known as EGUS, is a fairly common disease that can affect up to 90 percent of racehorses in active training and 60 percent of show horses. Gastric ulcers are a result of damage to the lining of the stomach due to prolonged exposure to the normal acid present there. Unlike humans, horses secrete acid continually, which can result in an excessive amount of acid if the horse is not eating regularly and there is no feed to neutralize it.