CVM News

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.