CVM News

Sep 21, 2026

Southeastern Conference chooses Camus for Academic Leadership Development Program

Dr. Melinda Camus, professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of four Auburn University faculty members selected by the Southeastern Conference for its 2026-2027 Academic Leadership Development Program.

Sep 18, 2026

Ultimate protectors compete for bragging rights in new ‘Top Dog’ competition

From coast to coast, four-legged sentinels known as Auburn University Dogs™ reinforce safety in schools, airports, stadiums, courthouses and many other locations.

Sep 18, 2026

Study reveals how positive emotions trigger sudden muscle weakness in narcolepsy

Neuroscience professor Dr. Daniel Kroeger and a team of researchers recently uncovered the link between oxytocin and cataplexy, a symptom of narcolepsy that causes sudden muscle weakness or collapse.

Sep 14, 2026

DVM student earns agriculture-focused professional development opportunity

Third-year DVM candidate Kaleigh Backstrom's early involvement in 4-H and interest in production agriculture have helped position her for a unique professional development opportunity.

Sep 14, 2026

Printed for practice: Auburn team develops 3D-printed tool to enhance anesthesia training

Teaching a room full of veterinary students to intubate a goat is no easy task. The animal's small mouth and airway can make the procedure tricky and nearly impossible for a room full of students to observe.

Sep 9, 2026

A second chance at flight

Eight months after arriving at the Auburn University Raptor Center with life-threatening injuries, it was more than ready to return to the wild.

Sep 9, 2026

Former CVM faculty member Horne ’59 passes away at 91

Former Auburn Vet Med faculty member Dr. Robert Dean "Bobby" Horne '59 passed away on Aug. 31. He was 91 years old.

Aug 31, 2026

Auburn Vet Med contributing to transformative rural health partnership

The College of Veterinary Medicine will play a major role in the Auburn University Health Transformation Collaborative (AUHTC), a partnership among eight Auburn colleges led by the Harrison College of Pharmacy.

Aug 25, 2026

Celebrating the life of Dr. Dwight Wolfe

Dr. Dwight Wolfe `77, a professor emeritus in food animal medicine and theriogenology who served the college for more than 35 years, passed away on August 20. He was 81.

Aug 10, 2026

A Q&A with the CVM’s new director of development

Aaron Brazelton joined the College of Veterinary Medicine as its director of development on Aug. 1, 2026, after serving in the same position for Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts.

Aug 10, 2026

Auburn Vet Med professor chases excellence far beyond the classroom

Team USA World Cup pentathlete. Autocross national champion. College football official. For most people, any one of these accomplishments would stand out. For Dr. Jordan Towns, they are just a few of the pursuits that have shaped a life dedicated to mastering new challenges.

Aug 7, 2026

Examining house cat habits and health

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately one-third of all American households count at least one cat as companions. Recently, the CVM’s resident “Cat Lady,” Dr. Diane Delmain, delved into house cat health, personalities and habits on Alabama Public Radio’s “Simplified” podcast.

Aug 7, 2026

Beyond Bomb-Sniffing: Auburn’s Patented Detector Dogs

You've seen the bomb sniffing dogs around the world, but few know the Auburn roots and research making VaporWake® K9s the best in the business.

Aug 5, 2026

College of Veterinary Medicine names education center in honor of Dr. Timothy R. Boosinger

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the official naming of the Timothy R. Boosinger Veterinary Education Center on Friday, July 31, honoring the former dean and provost’s profound impact on the college.

Aug 5, 2026

Grabau selected as the Graduate School’s summer graduation marshal

When Natasha Grabau arrived at Auburn University to pursue her doctorate, she found more than a place to study. She found a community that made her feel at home.

Jul 23, 2026

CVM recognizes outstanding employees at annual ceremony

Nine employees were recognized during the CVM’s 2026 Staff Recognition Award Ceremony. The annual event celebrates the work administrative staff and employees do to support student education, animal healthcare and research efforts.

Jul 16, 2026

Cyclosporiasis: Unpacking the explosive parasitic outbreak

The parasite cyclospora is making its way across the U.S., causing more than 7,000 cases of intestinal illness that are lasting anywhere from days to a month. Dr. Andrea Perkins shares insight into the cause of the outbreak, symptoms, how to avoid infection, and how public health experts work to track and prevent further cases.

Jul 13, 2026

Discs and doc(k)s: Border collie returns to competitive sports after spinal injury

One minute, Goose was in the backyard for a late-night trip to the restroom — a seemingly zero-risk activity for a competitive dock diving border collie. The next minute, Goose couldn’t use his hind legs.

Jun 29, 2026

Living the dream: Vet Camp alumna shares passion with 2026 campers

This month, 100 high schoolers from across the U.S. got an immersive look at the veterinary profession at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ninth through 12th graders gained hand-on experience with activities like suturing, hoof care and physical exams while exploring a wide range of topics, including public health, food animal medicine, anatomy and more.

Jun 26, 2026

What our feline companions can teach us about growing older

At first glance, cats and humans may appear to have little in common. But new research led by scientists with Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Bath in Great Britain and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France suggest our feline companions may hold surprising clues about how and why we age.

Jun 24, 2026

Freedom, feathers and Philly: America250 festivities to feature special AU guest

Independence, the Auburn University Raptor Center’s (AURC) often loquacious bald eagle ambassador, will be flying coach on her way to America250 festivities in “The City of Brotherly Love.” While Indy is usually quiet in flight, she can be excused a high-pitched chirp or two in the cabin since she and members of the AURC staff will be present for the America250 Time Capsule dedication and burial at Independence Hall on the morning of July 4.