CVM News

College of Veterinary Medicine Honors Porter Heatherly with GM1 Fundraiser Sept. 16

Sep 12, 2017

Porter’s Fund event, a Cure for GM1, will pay tribute to Alabama’s first known case of the rare genetic disease, and raise funds to support testing a cure led by scientists at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tickets are available for the annual fundraiser for the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, which will be held […]

Provost and Former Dean Timothy Boosinger Announces Retirement from University

Sep 5, 2017

Timothy Boosinger, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced he will retire from Auburn University in early 2018. Prior to his current position, Dr. Boosinger held academic and administrative positions at the College of Veterinary Medicine, including serving as  dean from 1995 to 2011. Dr. Boosinger was named provost in 2012 after serving as […]

Veterinary Organizations Responding to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Aug 31, 2017

The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold across southern Texas and well beyond. A number of organizations are in place to enable those associated with Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and others, to assist. “Many of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s alumni, faculty, staff and students have asked how they […]

Johnson Installed as AAVMC President-Elect During National Summer Meeting

Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently installed as president-elect of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Dr. Johnson is a 1986 graduate (DVM) of Auburn University and in 1992 earned the Ph.D. in pathology and biotechnology from North Carolina State University. He achieved board certification […]

Football, Fans and Feathers Raptor Show Fridays Before Home Football Games

Aug 30, 2017

One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational programs will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, seven shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Readying for Eagle Lure and Jess Game Day Auctions

Aug 28, 2017

Doctoral student Robyn Miller wears many hats — by day she is a doctoral student earning her degree in English and teaching classes at Auburn University. Part-time, she volunteers at the Southeastern Raptor Center (SRC) where she works with the eagles and other raptors. At other times, she is an artist who is sharing her love […]

Veterinary Students Receive Recognition at Life of the College Awards

Aug 24, 2017

Eleven veterinary students in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were recently recognized for their achievements at the 2017 Life of the College Awards.

Successful Medical Procedure Returns Chester the Duck to a Normal Lake-Living Lifestyle

Aug 22, 2017

It is not every day that surgeons and clinicians perform a medical procedure on a pet duck at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but in the case of Chester, a 1-year-old white domestic neighborhood duck from Newnan, Ga., their work successfully returned the webbed-footed wonder to a normal lake-living lifestyle. Known as “Chester Schulz” […]

Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Aug. 26 for Animal Owner/Breeders and Veterinarians

Aug 18, 2017

Make plans to attend the one-day 2017 Canine Breeder Excellence seminar Saturday, Aug. 26, for breeders, veterinarians, and veterinary staff at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Sponsored by the college and the Theriogenology Foundation, the event runs 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wilford and Kat Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at 1220 Wire […]

Pogo the ‘Super Pony’ Overcomes Traumatic Amputation, Begins a Healing Mission

Aug 15, 2017

Pogo is a tiny pony—a “miniature” horse to be exact—with a very big will to live and apparently, a large destiny to fulfill. He was found by a Birmingham-based equine rescue organization this past June and brought to the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment following traumatic amputation of the left hind limb. […]