CVM News

No Reported Cases of Canine Influenza; Auburn Veterinarians Recommend Caution

Jun 15, 2017

While there have been no reports of canine influenza in Alabama, other Southeastern states are seeing cases, and Auburn College of Veterinary faculty want animal owners to be aware of symptoms of the disease and act quickly. Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee have seen cases of H3N2, the same viral strain identified in a March 2015 […]

Veterinary Medicine Faculty Publish New Guides in Anatomy Series

Jun 14, 2017

Faculty members from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have published the third guide in a four-book series on equine anatomy and separate guide covering goat and cattle anatomy. The books titled, “Equine Anatomy Guide: The Head and Neck, an Illustrated Guide” and “Guide to Ruminant Anatomy: Dissection and Clinical Aspects” are available through […]

Warm Weather May Mean Allergies for Pets

Jun 12, 2017

Spring is here and summer is coming, and along with the warm weather is the potential for harsher skin allergies for pets. The Dermatology Service at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine can help. “As the weather gets warmer and plants pollinate, we see our pets […]

Summer Veterinary Scholars Program Underway at College of Veterinary Medicine

May 31, 2017

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty are teamed with 18 students this summer for the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program. Formerly the Merial Veterinary Scholars Program, its mission since 1999 is to provide a hypothesis-driven laboratory research experience for veterinary students. The 10-week program runs from mid-May through July and involves Auburn veterinary students […]

Bailey Award Recipients Encourage 2017 Graduates to Achieve, Have Courage, Give Back

May 24, 2017

The College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 119 professional DVM degrees during its 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9, in ceremonies held at the Auburn Arena.  Additionally, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) were conferred and four candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science. Four alumni of the college […]

Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Bald Eagle May 27 at West Point Lake

May 23, 2017

The Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will release an adult Bald Eagle Saturday, May 27, at West Point Lake near LaGrange, Ga. The release will take place at noon EST near the Pyne Road Park boat ramp off Ga. 109 (Roanoke Road) just west of LaGrange. The release is […]

Referring Vets and Clients Give CVM Hospital High Marks for Service, Expertise

May 23, 2017

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital ranks high nationally for its quality of medical services and expertise, according to a recent survey of referring veterinarians and clients. The college’s teaching hospital scored above the national average for among its counterparts and with medical providers in nearly all ratings areas. Its only shortfall involved […]

VetMed Student Recipient of 2017 Outstanding International Graduate Student Award

May 15, 2017

Abdul Mohin Sajib, a student in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences graduate program, is a 2017 recipient of Auburn University’s Outstanding International Graduate Student Award. Sajib is mentored by Dr. Bruce Smith, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology and director of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC). He has worked […]

Veterinary Student Goes the Extra Mile to Help Canine Patient and its Owner

May 3, 2017

Often a doctor’s bedside manner is as impactful in a patient’s treatment as the medicine prescribed. This proved true with fourth-year veterinary student Karly Hicks, of Niceville, Fla., and her work on a particularly challenging and puzzling case at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Hicks was recognized in March during the CVM Clinical Student […]

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 9; Live Feed Available

May 3, 2017

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 119 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. The event will be carried live on streaming video; click here for the link. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis […]