CVM News

Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Rehabilitated Owls Sept. 25 in Auburn

Sep 21, 2015

The Southeastern Raptor Center will release six to eight rehabilitated Barred Owls Friday, Sept. 25 at Chewacla State Park. The release is in coordination with the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail, which includes Chewacla State Park. The release is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the park, located off Shell Toomer Parkway in Auburn. The public is […]

College of Veterinary Medicine Exploring New International Opportunities for Students

Sep 21, 2015

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has initiated a new academic exchange program with the prestigious University of Veterinary Medicine of Hannover, Germany. The initiative was started by Dean Calvin Johnson and Dr. Haroldo Toro, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology. These activities were begun in an effort to respond to the interest of […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Auctioning 2015 Game Day Eagle Jess and Lure Sets

Sep 10, 2015

The Southeastern Raptor Center has launched a series of online auctions of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jess and lure sets used by the eagles during their 2015 game day flights. Fans can check out photographs of the lures and jesses, and place bids from the center’s website, www.auburn.edu/raptor. Each auction will open at the same time – […]

Auburn University Veterinary Clinic Expands to See Avian, Exotic Animals

Sep 10, 2015

The Auburn University Veterinary Clinic has expanded its service to include avian and exotic animals, providing wellness care as well as educating veterinary students on the healthcare management of these companion animals. Dr. Seth Oster, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, oversees the Companion Animal Avian and Exotic Service and is […]

Veterinary Students Recognized at Life of the College Awards

Sep 8, 2015

Fourteen students from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were recognized for their efforts and contributions to the college and to veterinary medicine at the 2015 Life of the College Awards. Read more to see the list of awardees and learn about the legacy of some of the college’s storied members.

Dwight Wolfe Recognized as Influential Farm Animal Veterinarian

Aug 26, 2015

Dr. Dwight Wolfe, a professor at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been recognized by a veterinary website as one of 20 influential farm animal veterinary professors nationally. Vet Tech Colleges (www.vettechcolleges.com) developed the list, which includes faculty in farm animal science and veterinary medicine from 14 different universities across the U.S. They were […]

‘Football, Fans and Feathers’ Raptor Show Expands to Fridays before Football Games

Aug 26, 2015

One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs is expanding to offer fans more opportunities to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers will hold its educational program to Fridays before home and away football games. Shows this year including when the Auburn Tigers play away […]

College of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partner Launch Global Course Offering Online

Aug 24, 2015

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and Current Conceptions, Inc. have partnered to develop the first-of-its-kind online course in reproductive physiology.

AURIC to Hold First Cancer Symposium Meeting Aug. 28-29 at Grand National

Aug 19, 2015

The Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC) will hold its first Cancer Symposium Aug. 28 and 29 to bring together Auburn University researchers and others who focus on cancer research to enhance awareness about scientific developments and projects. The two-day conference, at the Marriot Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National in Opelika, will […]

VAPOR WAKE® Technology Granted Patent

Aug 17, 2015

The VAPOR WAKE®  detector dog technology created by researchers and canine training experts at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has received a U.S. patent.  VAPOR WAKE® is a scientifically-based method for selecting, training, and employing dogs for the detection of hand-carried and body-worn hazardous materials such as person-borne improvised explosive devices.   “VAPOR […]