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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
May 2018
May 1, 2018
Class of 2018 Students Exemplified by President Maggie Thompson
Dedication. Enthusiasm. Compassion. Spirit. Those are just some of the words used by classmates and faculty to describe Maggie Thompson, but she would be the first to point the finger back at the students in class of 2018 at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The 120-member class, led by Thompson during their four […]
April 2018
Apr 25, 2018
Veterinary Researchers Find That Drinking Kefir May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers are being featured at a national meeting for their collaborative work with Brazilian colleagues that suggests drinking the fermented milk beverage, kefir, may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Mirian Silva-Cutini, a doctoral exchange student from the University of […]
Apr 24, 2018
New Endoscope Improves Efficiency of Equine Dental Care and Education
A newly acquired equine dental endoscope by Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine is improving the examination and treatment of dental abnormalities in horses while also enhancing the education and skills needed by veterinary medical students. “We see a fair number of horses who are referred to the J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital with dental […]
Apr 19, 2018
Two Auburn Veterinary Students Awarded AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarships
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine second-year students Jonathan Tubbs and Sofia Castello have been awarded Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Legacy Endowed Scholarships by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Two students from each of the AVMA-accredited schools in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with Student AVMA, or SAVMA, chapters were […]
Apr 11, 2018
Students Serve Kentucky’s Underserved
Four fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine students—selected to participate in a USDA program to partner with local veterinarians and strengthen veterinary services in designated underserved Kentucky rural populations—are learning as part of this inaugural program. The four fourth-year students—Mary Jehlik, Camille Ogletree, Carter Mobley and Tyler Horton—started in March when the program began. Selected through […]
Apr 5, 2018
*Editor’s Note: This article was written for ConsumersAdvocate.org by Scott Smith and is used with permission.: — In 1933, the United States was reeling. It was the fourth year of the Great Depression. Unemployment stood at 25 percent. A new and untested president had recently moved into the White House. It was a turbulent and […]
Apr 3, 2018
Treatment Gives Rescue Dog, Jasmine, a New Lease on Life
Severely injured dogs who are abandoned and left to fend for themselves have little chance of survival, much less a chance to enjoy a positive quality of life. But Jasmine has been given a new lease on life, thanks to her rescuers and treatment and care received at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]
Apr 3, 2018
Oncology Conducting Clinical Trial on New Melanoma Drug
Dogs, like their human companions, can be susceptible to skin cancer, and the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could use the help of man’s best friend in launching a clinical trial to test a new melanoma treatment drug. “This study is designed to test a new drug that may be useful […]
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 […]