March 2018

Mar 23, 2018

Veterinary Students Fulfilling Preceptorships Across the U.S.

Spring break was work time for the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2018, which started its journey of gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines under the supervision of veterinarians around the U.S. The students’ eight-week preceptorships allow them to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories and clinical rotations for […]

Mar 23, 2018

Auburn Veterinary Students Win National Bovine Palpation Competition

Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine students won a national championship by taking first-place honors in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s bovine palpation competition at the 2018 Student Symposium held at the University of Pennsylvania. “I’m just incredibly proud of them. They’ve worked extremely hard this past year, and their achievement is a great culmination […]

Mar 20, 2018

Auburn Veterinarians Perform Rare Heart Procedure on Thoroughbred Jumping Horse

photo of Moissanite undergoing examination

Veterinarians at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have successfully conducted their first-ever procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in an equine patient, being one of only a handful of veterinary schools nationwide able to perform the procedure. Both the medical team and horse owner are excited about the results. The procedure on Moissanite, a […]

Mar 19, 2018

Pre-Vet Students from Across U.S. Gathering in Auburn March 23-24

More than 700 pre-veterinary students from across the U.S. will attend the 2018 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, or APVMA, Symposium at Auburn University March 23-24. This two-day event brings together pre-veterinary students, faculty advisors and admissions officers. The majority of lectures and hands-on laboratories will be held at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Additionally, Tuskegee University […]

Mar 15, 2018

Dean Johnson Elected President of AAVMC

Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, has assumed his duties as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). His election was during the annual meeting held this month in Washington, D.C. Dean Johnson had been serving as president-elect of the organization. AAVMC by-laws call for the […]

Mar 7, 2018

Auburn veterinary professor researching effect of soybeans on male hormonal activity

Soybeans, considered to be a nutritious and good source of dietary protein, may have unwanted effects as well, and scientists are questioning some of the long-term impacts they might have on hormonal activity—particularly in males, according to an Auburn University professor. Dr. Benson Akingbemi, a professor of anatomy in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and […]

Mar 6, 2018

Veterinary Students Honored at Clinical Awards Ceremony

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service, and clinical medicine. A total of 36 awards was distributed to 26 veterinary student recipients in February at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides […]

February 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Chihuahua Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure as CVM’s Smallest Patient

photo of Luna

Small patients are nothing new for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but a recent case is believed to be its smallest one to date to undergo Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA, surgery. The owner and tiny dog flew a long way, more than 2,600 miles, to have the procedure performed. Weighing less than two pounds, […]

Feb 26, 2018

CVM Faculty Member a Contributor to Jules Collins Smith Museum Audubon Book Launch March 2

Dr. Sarah Zohdy, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is a contributor to an Audubon book launch March 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. The program will host a book launch and public program for “Audubon’s Last Wilderness Journey: […]

Feb 15, 2018

CVM Establishes Auburn Veterinary Academy for In-Depth, Intensive CE

The College of Veterinary Medicine has created the Auburn University Veterinary Academy, an inaugural program dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medical education for veterinary practitioners and alumni via opportunities for professional development through high-quality, practical continuing education. The academy has been designed for practitioners seeking in-depth, intensive continuing education experiences. Members of […]