CVM News

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. […]

AURIC Feature: One Disease. One Medicine. One Auburn Family

Jul 31, 2017

The diagnosis of cancer in a loved one—whether human or animal—is difficult and challenging. Research by faculty through the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer seeks to find new cancer treatments for both animals and humans. Dr. Bruce Smith, a professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine and AURIC’s director, leads a university […]

Veterinary Technician Natalie Royer: 33 Years of Service to the College

Jul 27, 2017

When Natalie Royer joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, she was one of only three veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When she retires at the end of the month, she will have been one of nearly 40. It is difficult – if not impossible – to calculate the number of hours […]

CVM-Engineering Collaboration Improving Equine Wound Healing

Jul 26, 2017

Stem cell therapy is an emerging medical technology popularly used in the equine industry to treat horses for a variety of athletic injuries. The regenerative medicine technique uses cells from the horse’s own body to repair and speed up healing in such injuries as bowed tendons and torn ligaments, and theoretically, make the healing bond […]

AVMA Presents Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan

Jul 24, 2017

The American Veterinary Medical Association presented its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan ’63, a staunch advocate of the one-health concept, during the organization’s national meeting. The Meritorious Service Award is the AVMA’s highest honor for a veterinarian who has brought honor and distinction to the veterinary profession through personal, professional, or community service activities […]

Faculty Giving Lectures/Presentations at AVMA

Jul 20, 2017

Seven Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty are providing presentations and continuing education lectures at this year’s American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual convention. Faculty from all three of the college’s academic departments are invited lecturers/speakers at the 2017 convention, set for July 21-25 in Indianapolis. The AVMA convention offers more than 40 hours of continuing […]

Promising Therapy for Fatal Genetic Diseases in Children nears Human Clinical Trials

Jul 18, 2017

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, UMass Medical School to test gene therapy treatment for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and UMass Medical School are nearing human clinical trials on a genetic therapy for two rare neurological diseases that are fatal to children. The scientists are seeking approval […]

Employees Recognized during 9th Annual Staff Awards

Jul 13, 2017

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college.