CVM News

Jul 6, 2016

CVM Holds International Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course

The 25th annual international Descriptive Veterinary Pathology course was held at the College of Veterinary Medicine June 20-25, with participants from as far as South Africa to participate in active learning exercises and take mock gross and histopathology exams. The conference, part of the Charles Louis Davis and Samuel Wesley Thompson DVM Foundation, had attendees […]

Jun 22, 2016

Research Study Shows Benefit of Dietary Supplement on Heat-Stress Symptoms

According to a new study conducted by College of Veterinary Medicine researchers, EpiCor fermentate, manufactured by Embria Health Sciences, not only helped to significantly reduce the likelihood of damage to gut lining caused by heat stress, but also showed gut health benefits without heat stress. The new study was published in the Journal of Thermal Biology. “This […]

May 25, 2016

Theriogenology Service Helps South African Boerboel Deliver 19 Puppies

Bailee, a four-year-old South African Boerboel, recently delivered what is believed to be the largest litter of puppies – 19 – ever born at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Apr 27, 2016

Ostrowski Inducted into National Academy of Practice

Dr. Stephanie R. Ostrowski, an associate professor of public health in the Department of Pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a Distinguished Practitioner & Fellow. Founded in 1981, NAP is a nonprofit organization representing 14 health care professions which advise health care policy makers […]

Apr 26, 2016

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 3 – Live Stream Available

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 116 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 109th commencement on Tuesday, May 3. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and seven candidates will be awarded the Doctor of […]

Apr 19, 2016

CPS Volunteer Coordinator Wins Women’s Leadership Award

Lela Lofton, the volunteer coordinator for Canine Performance Sciences, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Auburn University Women’s Center. Lofton received the award at a luncheon during the 2016 Women’s Leadership Conference. “It’s very humbling; there are many other women who have done bigger and better […]

Mar 30, 2016

Outstanding Faculty Recognized by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored four faculty with top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teachers in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists.

Mar 24, 2016

109th Annual Conference Set for March 31-April 2

The 109th Annual Conference at the College of Veterinary Medicine, where professionals in the veterinary field reunite for continuing education, reunions, and fellowship, is set for March 31-April 2 on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. This year’s keynote topic is “The Changing Face of Veterinary Medicine.” Kris Street, the college’s continuing education coordinator, and […]

Mar 4, 2016

Auburn Veterinarians Perform Surgery on Kentucky Derby Winner

Two College of Veterinary Medicine faculty were part of a medical team that performed surgery last month on Kentucky Derby winning horse War Emblem. Dr. Hui-Chu Lin, a professor of large animal anesthesia, and Glen Sellers, a clinical faculty member, were the anesthesia veterinarians participating the surgery to geld the championship horse. They were called […]

Feb 25, 2016

Dr. van Ginkel Remembered for Commitment to Education, Research

Dr. Frederik W. van Ginkel, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is being remembered for his tireless efforts to advance the research and graduate instruction missions of Auburn University. Dr. van Ginkel, 59, died Feb. 20 at his home in Auburn. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 26th, at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral home […]

Feb 25, 2016

College of Veterinary Medicine Welcomes Second Theriogenology Resident

Dr. Carla Barstow has been named as the recipient of the American Kennel Club/Theriogenology Foundation Companion Animal Residency in Theriogenology at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Auburn is one of four veterinary medicine colleges nationally to receive a companion animal residency.  In addition to Auburn, programs were funded at North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University […]

Feb 25, 2016

Chilean Delegation Visits the CVM

The Honorable Juan Gabriel Valdés, ambassador of Chile to the United States, visited the College of Veterinary Medicine recently, meeting with university officials to review and propose expansion of the College’s successful exchange program with veterinary colleges in Chile, most notably Austral University in Valdivia. The exchange program, founded and coordinated by Haroldo Toro, a […]

Feb 17, 2016

Feline Diabetes Researcher to Present Findings at Boshell Research Day Feb. 26

Dr. Emily Graff doesn’t think about cats the same way as most people. Although she sees them as loving companions, Dr. Graff understands that cats can be a gateway to better understanding diabetes. A post-doctoral fellow at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Graff heads a research project to understand obesity and diabetes […]

Jan 12, 2016

9th Annual Boshell Research Day Feb. 26 Showcases Diabetes Research

The 9th Annual Boshell Research Day, which showcases research in the fields of diabetes and metabolic disease research, will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The conference brings together experts in the fields of diabetes and metabolic disease research to present current topics related to […]

Dec 9, 2015

Coleman Recipient of Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence

Elaine Coleman, an associate professor in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of two recipients of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Jeffrey Katz, Alumni Professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts, is the other recipient of this prestigious award. Dr. Katz’s […]

Nov 24, 2015

Veterinarians Connect with the College through the Practitioner Sabbatical Program

Dr. Lynn Hagood isn’t letting the fact that he earned his DVM from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 stop him from continuing to learn and grow as a veterinarian. A general practitioner at North Florida Animal Hospital, in Tallahassee, Fla., Dr. Hagood has a particular interest in oncology. In order to learn […]

Nov 11, 2015

Newly Hired Psychologist Dedicated to Helping Veterinary Students

The veterinary medical profession can be stressful for students as they experience the academic rigors of the program and transition into roles as young veterinarians. To ensure that Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students have all the tools they need to be successful students and professionals, the college recently appointed Dr. Kathryn Bieri as […]

Oct 28, 2015

College Celebrates Phi Zeta Research Day Nov. 4

Phi Zeta Research Day, to showcase and recognize the research efforts of veterinary students, graduate students, post-graduates and faculty, will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although the day-long event is geared towards veterinary students and researchers, it is open to the public. “We use Phi Zeta Day to […]

Oct 12, 2015

Dr. Dan Givens One of Three from Auburn Named as 2015-16 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows

Dr. Dan Givens, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was one of three Auburn University faculty selected to hone their leadership skills through a professional development program as 2015-16 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. Across the SEC, only 50 faculty and administrators were chosen. Auburn’s other fellows included Magdalena […]

Oct 1, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Earn Promotion; Tenure

Five College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were promoted and/or granted tenure effective Oct. 1. Earning promotions to professor were Dr. Julie Gard and Dr. Paul Walz. Earning tenure and promotion were: Dr. Doug Martin, professor; Dr. Thomas Passler, associate professor; and Dr. Robyn Wilborn, associate professor. “We are very proud of the professional accomplishments […]

Aug 26, 2015

Dwight Wolfe Recognized as Influential Farm Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Dwight Wolfe, a professor at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been recognized by a veterinary website as one of 20 influential farm animal veterinary professors nationally. Vet Tech Colleges (www.vettechcolleges.com) developed the list, which includes faculty in farm animal science and veterinary medicine from 14 different universities across the U.S. They were […]

Aug 24, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partner Launch Global Course Offering Online

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and Current Conceptions, Inc. have partnered to develop the first-of-its-kind online course in reproductive physiology.

Aug 19, 2015

AURIC to Hold First Cancer Symposium Meeting Aug. 28-29 at Grand National

The Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC) will hold its first Cancer Symposium Aug. 28 and 29 to bring together Auburn University researchers and others who focus on cancer research to enhance awareness about scientific developments and projects. The two-day conference, at the Marriot Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National in Opelika, will […]

Aug 6, 2015

Employees Recognized during 7th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that “employees set the culture and tone of the team.” He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]