CVM News

Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Program’s 10th Annual Research Day March 3

Jan 12, 2017

The Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University is holding its 10th Annual Research Day Friday, March 3 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more than 175 researchers from throughout the Unites States together for a day of learning and […]

Researchers Using Innovative Blood Testing in Breast Cancer Detection

Jan 10, 2017

Much of medical science derived for human treatment programs is based on earlier research involving animal models. A team of scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant to support studies applying human medical knowledge to dogs in the detection of breast cancer. Dr. Eric Fish, a clinical lecturer and doctoral candidate […]

Veterinary Faculty Offer Tips to Keep Animals Safe During Extreme Weather

Jan 6, 2017

With the threat of winter weather, with freezing temperatures, ice and even snow affecting the area, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty offer some tips for keeping your large and small animals happy, healthy and warm. Horses Ensure that your horses have access to clean, fresh water. When temperatures fall below freezing, water troughs and […]

One of a Kind: Dr. Bill Brawner

Jan 4, 2017

Not many people can say they have loved every minute of their 48-year profession, the majority of the time learning and teaching at the College of Veterinary Medicine. That distinction alone makes Dr. Bill Brawner one of a kind.

Vet Set Go! Alum Inspires Future Veterinarians

Dec 19, 2016

With a passion to encourage, teach and inspire future veterinarians, Chris Carpenter ’89 created Vet Set Go, the first and only web community dedicated to aspiring veterinarians.

VetMed Research: Hope for Families with GM1

Dec 16, 2016

It is what no parent wants to hear: “Your child is dying. There is no cure.” Ryan and Jenny Bragg of Hoover are the most recent parents to hear that when a physician told them their two-and-a-half ye ar old daughter, Clara, has GM1 gangliosidosis. “It was Aug. 11 and the diagnosis came out of […]

Happy Holidays from the College of Veterinary Medicine

Dec 15, 2016

Happy Holidays from the College of Veterinary Medicine

CVM’s Emergency and Critical Care Services on Duty 24-7 and Throughout the Holidays

Dec 13, 2016

“I could not thank (Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine) … enough for providing (my pet) with her care and being so dedicated in (her) recovery …” Such testimonials are common for the CVM to receive from pleased pet-loving clients, and during this holiday season, many are traveling with their pets — and accidents do […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Released Bald Eagle at Georgia’s Lake Allatoona

Dec 6, 2016

A young Bald Eagle rehabilitated by the Southeastern Raptor Center at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine was released back into the wild  Dec. 10, on Lake Allatoona near Cartersville, Ga., just north of Atlanta.

Dr. Pat Rynders Named Leischuck Distinguished Companion Animal Shelter Medicine Professor

Dec 5, 2016

Dr. Pat Rynders, University Veterinarian and director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Health, has been named the Emily Reaves Leischuck Endowed Distinguished Professor in Companion Animal Shelter Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Dr. Rynders is an exemplary veterinarian who has an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all animals at […]