CVM seniors Carly Lyle, Taryn Pavain, and Kenzi Kittell participating in a shelter medicine rotation in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

Thousands of surgeries later

Mar 26, 2024

In a country with an estimated 70 million homeless cats and dogs, a 10-year partnership between the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) makes a difference, one animal and one aspiring veterinarian at a time. And that difference is adding up. Through a two-week required shelter medicine […]

Dr. Criado and her team

Auburn researcher aims to help prevent, control avian influenza

Mar 5, 2024

Since 2022, avian flu — a rapidly circulating Influenza Type A virus — has affected over 81 million poultry, as well as the industries that depend on them. In Alabama alone, poultry generates more than 80,000 jobs and $15 billion in revenue. In the past two years, a disease-causing strain of avian flu, known as H5N1, has impacted 1,046 […]

People at a conference

15th Annual Boshell Research Day set for March 15

Mar 5, 2024

The annual Boshell Research Day event brings together experts from around the U.S. to present current topics related to diabetes and the role of obesity in its development. The meeting is highlighted by research presentations throughout the day and evening.

College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Class of 2025

Feb 23, 2024

The ceremony will be live streamed on February 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central. A recording will also be available after the ceremony.

Bartol honored as Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecturer

Feb 15, 2024

Frank “Skip” Bartol, professor of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine was honored as Auburn University’s 2023-24 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecturer. His presentation was entitled “Journey to the Milky Way: Maternal Lactocrine Programming of Postnatal Development.”

Satyanarayana Pondugula

Professor of veterinary anatomy honored with undergraduate research mentoring award

Jan 30, 2024

Satyanarayana Pondugula was recently selected as a recipient of the Auburn University Provost Award for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring for his well-balanced program in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Horse receiving treatment

J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital is now offering Animal Chiropractic services

Nov 29, 2023

Any animal may benefit from having a chiropractic adjustment, as it aids in supporting musculoskeletal and neurologic function. Gentle range of motion, traction and joint mobilization techniques and specific adjustments of areas of restriction or hypomobility may aid patients in restoring some joint motion, subsequent musculoskeletal movement and neurologic stimulation.

Kelley Steury (left) and Andrea Perkins (right)

Public and One Health program: Meeting a critical need

Oct 18, 2023

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s new Public & One Health undergraduate degree program seeks to prepare students to solve local and global health issues through multidisciplinary collaboration. One Health as a guiding principle

Indy on the field in Philly

Indy to again take flight in Philadelphia

Sep 28, 2023

Auburn University’s bald eagle, Independence, will soon embark on a return flight to Philadelphia — a trip that marks a heightened relationship between Auburn and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. Fly, Indy, Fly

Dog drinking water

How Hot is too Hot? Auburn Veterinarian Provides Insight into Warning Signs of Heat Stress in Pets

Jul 20, 2023

Heat and humidity during the summer can affect us all, including our pets. Dogs and cats can easily suffer from heat stress, heat stroke, and other heat-related illnesses during the hottest months of the year.