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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
Apr 5, 2018
*Editor’s Note: This article was written for ConsumersAdvocate.org by Scott Smith and is used with permission.: — In 1933, the United States was reeling. It was the fourth year of the Great Depression. Unemployment stood at 25 percent. A new and untested president had recently moved into the White House. It was a turbulent and […]
Treatment Gives Rescue Dog, Jasmine, a New Lease on Life
Apr 3, 2018
Severely injured dogs who are abandoned and left to fend for themselves have little chance of survival, much less a chance to enjoy a positive quality of life. But Jasmine has been given a new lease on life, thanks to her rescuers and treatment and care received at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]
Oncology Conducting Clinical Trial on New Melanoma Drug
Apr 3, 2018
Dogs, like their human companions, can be susceptible to skin cancer, and the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could use the help of man’s best friend in launching a clinical trial to test a new melanoma treatment drug. “This study is designed to test a new drug that may be useful […]
Dog Owners Urged to Introduce Increased Fitness Activities Safely
Apr 3, 2018
With spring upon us, everyone’s attention is turning to fitness, and it’s important to remember fitness is important for pets. April is “Canine Fitness Month,” and Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says now is a time for pet owners to be aware of how to safely introduce increased activity for their pets. “Dog owners […]
A-Day Weekend Includes Two Vet Med Activities
Apr 2, 2018
Auburn fans making plans to attend A-Day Saturday, April 7, can expand their fun by attending two College of Veterinary Medicine events — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Wing Fling” on Friday, April 6, and Open House on Saturday, April 7. Wing Fling is set for 5 p.m., April 6 at the Raptor Center Amphitheater located […]
College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
Mar 27, 2018
The College of Veterinary Medicine honored four faculty with the college’s top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teaching in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine,” […]
Veterinary Students Fulfilling Preceptorships Across the U.S.
Mar 23, 2018
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 […]
Auburn Veterinary Students Win National Bovine Palpation Competition
Mar 23, 2018
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 […]
Auburn Veterinarians Perform Rare Heart Procedure on Thoroughbred Jumping Horse
Mar 20, 2018
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 […]
Pre-Vet Students from Across U.S. Gathering in Auburn March 23-24
Mar 19, 2018
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 […]