CVM News

August 2016

Aug 26, 2016

Veterinary Students Collecting Money for Louisiana Flood Animals, Victims

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students are helping out colleagues and victims of the historic flooding in south Louisiana by collecting gift cards and monetary donations to send to the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary students Allison Siu, a second-year student from Louisville, Ky., and Christa Ray, a third-year student from Chelsea, […]

Aug 26, 2016

Standing CT machine puts horse on road to recovery

Abby, a five-year-old chestnut thoroughbred mare, is known for being accident prone and a “professional patient” as described by her owner Christy Abernathy. When Abby had a knee injury gone wrong coupled with suspicious nasal drainage, Abernathy thought it was something Abby could handle. However, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine radiologists, using the standing […]

Aug 25, 2016

Football, Fans & Feathers Raptor Show Fridays before Home Football Games

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, eight shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]

Aug 18, 2016

Auburn Veterinary Students Gain Experience Over Summer

As students returned this week for the 125th year of classes of veterinary medicine at Auburn University, they were asked the age-old question: what did you do on your summer break? The answers are not typical of college students, and reflect their commitment to education and the profession:  they volunteered, held internships and jobs that […]

Aug 12, 2016

Auburn Veterinary Medicine, UAB Offering DVM + MPH Dual Degree Option

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies has partnered with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Public Health to offer distance learning courses online for veterinary medicine students seeking to earn a master of public health while earning their DVM. Dr. Stephanie Ostrowski and Dr. Jim Wright in the […]

Aug 10, 2016

Veterinary Medicine Faculty Publish Third in Series of Equine Anatomy Guides

Faculty members from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have published the third anatomy guide in a four-book series detailing equine anatomy. The book is titled, “Equine Anatomy Guide: The Head and Neck, an Illustrated Guide.” The book is authored by Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, who […]

Aug 9, 2016

AUCVM students recognized at the National Society for Theriogenology Conference

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students received awards and recognition at the National Society for Theriogenology during its annual conference in Asheville, N.C. in July. All veterinary students nationwide were invited to submit an abstract about a theriogenology case and the top six presentations were invited to present in front of an international audience at […]

Aug 5, 2016

Employees Honored during 8th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that employees set the culture and tone of the team. He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]

Aug 2, 2016

Bartlett Scholars Program Established at Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine

An estate gift from Dr. H. B. “Woody” Bartlett ‘64 will establish the Bartlett Scholars Program at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing scholarships for deserving veterinary professional and graduate students.

July 2016

Jul 18, 2016

Dog with Laryngeal Paralysis Gets a Second Chance at Life

When Merlin, a 10-year-old golden retriever, was found lying on the ground struggling to breathe during a routine walk with his owners, they feared the worst. Their primary veterinarian in Columbus, Ga. told them their beloved pet might not make it and immediately recommended the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to arriving at […]