CVM News

Veterinarian offers information and tips on Feline Leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus

Jan 23, 2020

The American Association of Feline Practitioners recently updated its guidelines on Feline Leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus, both serious infectious diseases in cats. Dr. Diane Delmain of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine offers information on prevention, symptoms and vaccinations. What is Feline Leukemia virus and what are the symptoms? The name, Feline Leukemia […]

Large Animal Residents Recognized at ACVS Summit

Oct 28, 2019

Two Auburn large animal residents were recognized with awards at the Large Animal Residents Forum during the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgical Summit in Las Vegas, Nev., recently. Dr. Ana Velloso Alvarez presented her work entitled “Autologous Protein Solution and Autologous Conditioned Serum Effects on Equine Articular and Synovial Membrane Co-Culture” and was awarded […]

Leapin’ Lemurs! Zohdy Highlights First “Wild Science” Lecture

Oct 22, 2019

In hope of bringing wildlife and natural resources to the forefront of people’s minds, students from the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University are bringing “sci-pubs” to the area. The new series of talks, called “Wild Science,” features local scientists and will be hosted once a month at Opelika’s Red Clay Brewing […]

AU Student Named Winner of National AETA Scholarship

Oct 21, 2019

Auburn Veterinary Medicine student Hilary Seals, a member of the class of 2020, is one of 10 students nationwide who received a scholarship to attend the 2019 AETA-CETA/ACTE Joint Annual Convention in Colorado Springs, Colo.   To be eligible to receive the scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or program, be […]

Student Named Winner of BVDzero Scholarship

Oct 1, 2019

Auburn veterinary student Savannah Basham, a member of the class of 2020, was recently named one of only 12 winners worldwide of a $1,000 scholarship to attend the 2020 World Buiatrics Congress in Madrid, Spain.   The BVDzero Scholarship program was created in an effort to raise awareness of bovine diarrhea virus (BVDV) among veterinary […]

Bergquist Named ASV Director-Elect

Sep 23, 2019

Dr. Brendan Bergquist, DVM, who joined the Auburn CVM faculty in June 2019 as assistant clinical professor of shelter medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, has been named a Director-Elect of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. He will officially begin his three-year term as a director in January 2020.   The ASV is the […]

Fire Awareness a Great Idea for Pets Too

Sep 11, 2019

September is Campus Fire Safety Month, while October will continue to raise awareness as Fire Safety Month nationwide. But while those events give people an opportunity to think about what they should do in case of a fire, they rarely pause to consider their pets’ safety as well. To help remedy that, the Auburn College […]

Toro Recognized with AAAP Poultry Disease Research Award

Sep 4, 2019

Dr. Haroldo Toro, D.V.M., Ph.D., professor of avian diseases in the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Pathobiology, was recently named a recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Disease Research award, presented by the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) for sustained excellence in independent poultry disease and health research over a period […]

Southeastern Raptor Center Lure and Jess Auctions Return this Fall

Sep 4, 2019

The Southeastern Raptor Center’s annual online auctions for the jesses and lures used by the eagles during game day flights will begin for the upcoming season with Auburn’s first home football game against the Tulane Green Wave on Sept. 7, 2019. The auctions are a way for Auburn fans to obtain a one-of-a-kind piece of […]

Lascola Named to Morris Foundation Advisory Board

Aug 29, 2019

Dr. Kara Lascola, DVM, associate professor of equine internal medicine in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named to the Morris Animal Foundation’s Large Animal Scientific Advisory Board. The Morris Foundation, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Denver, Co., is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that has invested more than $126 million to […]