Large animal hospital staff with two horses

Vaughan Large Animal Hospital: The region’s best care for horses, farm animals

Aug 26, 2025

The hospital offers 24-hour emergency and critical care for both horses and farm animals, including cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas and pigs.

As soon as an animal arrives, it is examined by board-certified specialist veterinarians, residents, technicians and senior veterinary students who assess, diagnose and treat the patient. And when animals need specialized care during an emergency, the hospital has access to veterinarians who specialize in internal medicine, surgery, reproduction and ophthalmology.

Gray cat

Picture of health: How feline obesity diagnosis may change in the era of AI

Aug 26, 2025

Type the social media hashtag “fatcat” into an Instagram search and you will be greeted by more than 3 million photo and video posts featuring felines in varying stages of roly-polyness. One photo depicts a pet owner straining to lift a 38-pound orange marmalade-colored bundle of joy. Another video shows the fabric seat of a lawn chair collapsing beneath the weight of a chonky black-and-white cat.

Annual Conference

2025 Annual Conference offers wealth of continuing education opportunities

Aug 22, 2025

For more than a century, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has served as a cornerstone of veterinary education in the Southeast. The college’s 2025 Annual Conference builds on that legacy while delivering leading-edge continuing education and professional development for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, faculty members and industry professionals nationally and globally.

Giraffe

A leg up for giraffes: Auburn researcher explores hoof health

Aug 19, 2025

In contemplating the wonder and complexity of the natural world, the late author Kurt Vonnegut found metaphorical utility in stilt-legged, flexible-necked vegetarians capable of balancing 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate diameter of dinner plates.

“Evolution is so creative,” Vonnegut wrote. “That’s how we got giraffes.”

Eagle leaving crate at stadium

Supporting tradition in flight: Raptor Center celebrates 25 years of eagles soaring over Jordan-Hare

Aug 18, 2025

It’s a pre-game tradition that’s not to be missed: an eagle from the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) circles Jordan-Hare Stadium before landing midfield to a booming chorus of “War Eagle, hey!” 

Dr. Joe Rowe

Enduring Impact: Remembering Dr. Joe Edward Rowe

Aug 12, 2025

Veterinarian, educator, mentor, and devoted family man Dr. Joe Edward Rowe passed away on July 18 at age 66. A respected faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Rowe leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to his students, colleagues, and the veterinary profession.

Dr. Delmain and Dr. Boveland

Catching up with the cohort: Inaugural group of Communications Fellows busy with research, teaching, new initiatives

Aug 11, 2025

Last fall, a talented group of faculty members were selected for the inaugural Auburn University Communication Fellows cohort to explore new and innovative ways to tell their research stories to the world. Fast-forward to present day, and that group of dedicated educators and researchers is thriving and leading by example.

Faculty Spotlight: Mansour earns AAVA award for contributions as researcher, educator

Aug 5, 2025

Veterinary Anatomy professor will also serve as AAVA president-elect By Troy Johnson By now, the baristas at coffee shops in and around the Auburn University campus have gotten to know Dr. Mahmoud Mansour’s face and name, as well as his preferred order. Extra hot cappuccino with oat milk and an extra shot. “That combo really […]

Eagle soaring over stadium

Auburn’s Famous Eagle Flights

Jul 28, 2025

For more than two decades, Auburn home football games have featured an iconic War Eagle soaring over the cheering stadium. All this summer and fall, The Auburn University Raptor Center celebrates the 25th anniversary of football’s most famous flight.

Poultry residency program hatches solution-seekers

Jul 24, 2025

Alabama’s poultry industry generates more than 80,000 jobs and fuels more than $15 billion in economic activity – one-eighth of the state’s economy, according to the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association. Through its Poultry Residency program, the College of Veterinary Medicine offers the potential to address threats in such forms as infectious disease, biosecurity, pollution and sustainability.