CVM News

DVM Student Receives Prestigious Equine Award

Jul 7, 2015

Kathleen Morriss, a fourth-year student  veterinary medical student, recently received the 2015 Winner’s Circle Scholarship, a scholarship for veterinary students who demonstrate a commitment to equine medicine. The scholarship is co-sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Foundation, Platinum Performance and the Race for Education. The scholarship is open to students who are members […]

Veterinarians Remind Owners to Think of Pet Safety during Summer

Jul 2, 2015

Americans will be celebrating July 4 with food, fireworks and being outside, and it’s important to remember that while owners are enjoying summer, they need to be mindful to keep pets safe as well. Auburn University veterinarians Dr. Robert Lofton and Dr. Chris Lea says owners should take similar care of their pets as they […]

Oncology Offering Expanded Consultations for Veterinarians

Jun 25, 2015

Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is offering expanded oncology consultation services for practicing veterinarians. Veterinarians are now offered a more extensive consultation than what has been offered in the past by faculty clinicians. Through this expanded service, oncology faculty clinicians will have access to detailed information from veterinarians requesting the service. The new service is […]

AURIC Announces Academic-Biotech Collaboration

May 28, 2015

Researchers from Auburn University’s Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC), and Nuovo Biologics LLC, of Davie, Fla., have announced a partnership to develop new therapies for cancer. Initially targeting canine malignant melanoma, or skin cancer, a deadly tumor that affects many dogs, the team will be testing Nuovo’s innovative anti-cancer peptide drug MMX™ for its ability […]

Veterinarian Offers Advice on Cat Asthma

May 26, 2015

Asthma is a life-changing condition that affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. alone, and results in more than 14 million visits to clinics a year. What may be surprising though, is that if you’re a cat owner, your pet may be suffering too, and you may not know it. “Sometime the symptoms […]

Nova ‘Game Face’ Print Supports Southeastern Raptor Center

May 21, 2015

Nationally known pencil artist Stephen Malkoff has created a limited edition print of Nova, War Eagle VII, called “Game Face,” once again sharing his talents with Auburn University. Only 3,000 lithograph prints are being produced and a percentage of the sales will support the Southeastern Raptor Center, which cares for, trains and houses Nova and […]

Heat Safety Outreach Campaign launched 

May 21, 2015

A new community service campaign to inform the public about the dangers of heat-related issues has been launched by the Auburn University Staff Council. “Beat the Heat, Check the Back Seat” is the brainchild of College of Veterinary Medicine employees Hollie Lee and Sharron Barney, who serve on the Auburn University Staff Council’s Health and […]

Vet Camp Offers Youth Chance to Experience Profession

May 18, 2015

Three camp rotations at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will give middle and high school students a chance to learn about the veterinary profession and experience a taste of college life. Read more to learn how Vet Camp is a great event for students to get exposed to veterinary medicine and learn skills that will help them care for their own pets.

Doctoral Student Invited to Prestigious Aging Workshop

May 6, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences doctoral student Brett Augsburger has been invited to attend a National Science Foundation workshop on aging, the only graduate student to be invited to this prestigious gathering.

Terrier Treated at the College of Veterinary Medicine on the Road to Recovery

May 4, 2015

Oscar is a dog constantly on the move, be it running, playing, or wrestling, but when his owner noticed that Oscar was beginning to limp, she feared what would happen to the joyful Wire Fox Terrier she loves so much. Read further to learn how the faculty and staff of the College of Veterinary Medicine are helping Oscar get back on his feet.