CVM News

Avian and Exotic Service treats Ferret with Life-Threatening Condition

May 31, 2016

Kelly Olson, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is the proud owner of five ferrets, each unique and precious to her. When her five-year-old white ferret, Bailey, began shedding, Olson became concerned. “I knew that ferrets were susceptible to adrenal disease, so that’s what I immediately thought, but then I noticed the lump in Bailey’s foot. […]

Theriogenology Service Helps South African Boerboel Deliver 19 Puppies

May 25, 2016

Bailee, a four-year-old South African Boerboel, recently delivered what is believed to be the largest litter of puppies – 19 – ever born at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dog with Degenerative Disease Continues to Improve

May 23, 2016

A 12-year-old Boxer suffering from a progressive spinal cord disease is thriving thanks to the dedication of his owners and the physical rehabilitation he is receiving at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Duck Fully Recovered Following Surgery to Remove Penny

May 17, 2016

Ducks and coins don’t mix, in fact, they can be life threatening as owners Betty and Samantha Trussell of Muscle Shoals found out recently. They brought their pet duck, Puck, to the Avian and Exotic Service at the Auburn University Veterinary Clinic for a medical procedure to remove the coin. “This type of procedure was […]

Ostrowski Inducted into National Academy of Practice

Apr 27, 2016

Dr. Stephanie R. Ostrowski, an associate professor of public health in the Department of Pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a Distinguished Practitioner & Fellow. Founded in 1981, NAP is a nonprofit organization representing 14 health care professions which advise health care policy makers […]

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 3 – Live Stream Available

Apr 26, 2016

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 116 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 109th commencement on Tuesday, May 3. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and seven candidates will be awarded the Doctor of […]

Palpation Team Places First in National Competition

Apr 21, 2016

The College of Veterinary Medicine palpation team brought home first place honors at the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s (SAVMA) Bovine Palpation Competition during at the 2016 Student Symposium, held last month at Iowa State University. “I’m just incredibly proud of them. They’ve worked extremely hard this past year, and their achievement is a great […]

CPS Volunteer Coordinator Wins Women’s Leadership Award

Apr 19, 2016

Lela Lofton, the volunteer coordinator for Canine Performance Sciences, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Auburn University Women’s Center. Lofton received the award at a luncheon during the 2016 Women’s Leadership Conference. “It’s very humbling; there are many other women who have done bigger and better […]

Outstanding Young Alumni Recognized

Apr 14, 2016

Two outstanding alumni were recently honored with 2016 Young Achiever Awards, signifying their success in the first 10 years of their veterinary medical professional careers. The alumni are recognized among their peers for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding community service, and the advancement of animal health. The awards were announced during the 109th Annual […]

Breeding stallions at Auburn present educational opportunities for students

Apr 8, 2016

Auburn’s Equine Theriogenology program, in the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, is recognized as one of the finest centers for reproduction in the country. It is that well-known expertise that has brought Tommy Bradbury, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and his prized Quarter Horse stallion, Frenchmans Maximum, to Auburn for the last four years.