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Unique Surgery’s Success Leaves Snip the Horse Smiling
Nov 28, 2022
He’d been given up on before. In fact, that’s how the Nichols got him.
Oct 27, 2022
Esophageal obstruction, also known as ‘choke,’ is a frequent chief complaint for veterinary evaluation in horses. Though some horses may resolve on their own, or quickly resolve with basic intervention by a veterinarian, the condition should be considered a medical emergency and the horse should be evaluated promptly, as some horses require more aggressive therapy and are more likely to develop complications such as pneumonia.
Auburn’s War Eagle VIII, Aurea, Preparing for Stadium Flight After Digit Removed
Sep 16, 2022
Aurea, Auburn University’s War Eagle VIII, will be on the Tiger’s injured reserve list briefly at the beginning of the 2022 Auburn football season.
College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Class of 2023
Jan 12, 2022
January 22nd, 2022 at 1:00 PM Central Time
Auburn’s Southeastern Rehabilitation Center Suggests Rules for Raptor Rescue
May 20, 2021
It is a rite of the season as surely as March winds and April showers. When spring arrives, so does an increase in the number of raptors, or birds of prey, “rescued” by well meaning Good Samaritans. But do most really need rescuing at all, or are they better off being left where they are?
Saving Rooster: A Foaling Season Success Story
Mar 11, 2021
Last spring, Katie Robinson and her Oldenburg colt, Rooster, learned just how complex the birth of a foal can be. Rooster was born prematurely and experienced significant complications shortly after birth. Thanks to the quick actions of his owner and his primary care veterinarian, Dr. Barbara Benhart, Rooster was referred to the Large Animal Teaching Hospital for intensive care treatment.
Students Honored During College’s Clinical Awards Ceremony
Feb 26, 2021
The College of Veterinary Medicine honored fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards, recognizing students for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service and clinical medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony
Jan 29, 2021
January 30th, 2021 at 1:00PM Central
Diagnosing Equine Gastric Ulcers
Jan 15, 2021
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome, also known as EGUS, is a fairly common disease that can affect up to 90 percent of racehorses in active training and 60 percent of show horses. Gastric ulcers are a result of damage to the lining of the stomach due to prolonged exposure to the normal acid present there. Unlike humans, horses secrete acid continually, which can result in an excessive amount of acid if the horse is not eating regularly and there is no feed to neutralize it.
Austin selected as U.S. Secretary of Defense
Dec 9, 2020
Congratulations to General Lloyd Austin, Auburn alumnus and Board of Trustees member, selected to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. General Austin is Vet Med’s Board of Trustee liaison and a strong advocate for the college’s programs and students. We are proud to have had several opportunities to share with him the important work […]