CVM News

Sep 29, 2015

Veterinary Medicine Bringing ‘Our Oath in Action’ to Ag Roundup Oct. 3

College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty will be putting ‘Our Oath in Action’ at the 2015 Fall Roundup and Taste of Alabama Agriculture on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Auburn University campus. The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are joining with the College of Veterinary Medicine to participate in […]

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 […]

Jul 13, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Emeritus Receives AVMA Award

Dean Emeritus Dr. John Thomas Vaughan was recently awarded the AVMA Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Vaughan was the fifth dean of the college, serving from 1977 to 1995. Read more to learn about the life of this extraordinary man, whose impact is felt not only at the College of Veterinary Medicine, but the entire veterinary profession.

Jul 2, 2015

Veterinarians Remind Owners to Think of Pet Safety during Summer

Americans will be celebrating July 4 with food, fireworks and being outside, and it’s important to remember that while owners are enjoying summer, they need to be mindful to keep pets safe as well. Auburn University veterinarians Dr. Robert Lofton and Dr. Chris Lea says owners should take similar care of their pets as they […]

May 26, 2015

Veterinarian Offers Advice on Cat Asthma

Asthma is a life-changing condition that affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. alone, and results in more than 14 million visits to clinics a year. What may be surprising though, is that if you’re a cat owner, your pet may be suffering too, and you may not know it. “Sometime the symptoms […]

May 18, 2015

Vet Camp Offers Youth Chance to Experience Profession

Three camp rotations at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will give middle and high school students a chance to learn about the veterinary profession and experience a taste of college life. Read more to learn how Vet Camp is a great event for students to get exposed to veterinary medicine and learn skills that will help them care for their own pets.

Apr 30, 2015

Veterinary Medicine Professor Works with Kentucky Derby Trainer in Hoof Research

Dr. Debra Taylor recently returned from a trip to Dubai as part of her research into horse hooves, which could have significant impact on the training and care of future Kentucky Derby horses. Read more to see why this research could have a major impact on thoroughbred racing.

Apr 15, 2015

Neurological Laboratory Demonstration

Dr. Elaine Coleman, with her husband Dr. Dale Coleman, took advantage of a break in the rainy weather to be in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dog Bone Park to demonstrate a neurological exam on their dog, Milo, to first-year DVM students taking the neurology laboratory course. Dr. Elaine Coleman, an associate professor of veterinary anatomy and neuroscience, […]

Mar 24, 2015

Veterinary Family Mourns Passing of Dr. Robert Carson

The College of Veterinary Medicine family mourns the passing of Dr. Robert Carson, ’73, a legendary food animal veterinarian who recently retired from the CVM after 36 years of teaching and research. We celebrate his knowledge, compassion and quick wit he shared with thousands of Auburn-trained veterinarians and colleagues around the nation. He will be missed. […]

Mar 16, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine’s 108th Annual Conference Combines Education and Reunions

Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine will be holding its 108th Annual Conference from 26-28th March this year. Read more to learn about keynote speakers, class reunions being held, and how to register.

Mar 5, 2015

Auburn Using Social Media to Fund GM1 Research

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Auburn University Foundation are using social media to raise funds for GM1 research and give hope to families like the Heatherlys, whose son, Porter, has GM1. Read more to learn about the research, Porter, and how you can give hope.

Mar 5, 2015

Collaborative Agreement Announced to Enhance Development of GM1 Treatment

The College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Lysogene to fight GM1-gangliosidosis. Read more to learn about this important research that is seeking a cure for this disease, which is always fatal to those afflicted.

Mar 5, 2015

Treatment Allows Cat to Finally be a Mother

Tigress the cat had already had three litters, but a medical condition prevented her from successfully nursing her kittens. Read more to learn how our veterinary faculty enabled her to finally become a mother of three.