Fall is here, and with it the return to normal operations for Auburn University academics and athletics. Students are in the classrooms and fans are filling Jordan-Hare Stadium 87,000+ strong to launch the Harsin era of Auburn football. And to top off the spirit and excitement of Fall on the Plains, the pregame eagle flight […]
Auburn’s Southeastern Rehabilitation Center Suggests Rules for Raptor Rescue
It is a rite of the season as surely as March winds and April showers. When spring arrives, so does an increase in the number of raptors, or birds of prey, “rescued” by well meaning Good Samaritans. But do most really need rescuing at all, or are they better off being left where they are? […]
Class of 2021 Graduation Live Stream
Saving Rooster: A Foaling Season Success Story
By Abbi Gardner Springtime in the South ushers in warmer days, blossoming flowers and, for many horse-owners, foaling season. Bringing a new equine life into the world is an exciting adventure that doesn’t always go as planned. As the staff of our Equine Internal Medicine Service prepares for the upcoming foaling season, they take time […]
Students Honored During College’s Clinical Awards Ceremony
The College of Veterinary Medicine honored fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards, recognizing students for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service and clinical medicine. Also included was the Clinician-of-the-Year award presented to the top clinical faculty member as voted by the 4th year DVM students. Thirty-five awards were […]
College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony
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Austin selected as U.S. Secretary of Defense
Congratulations to General Lloyd Austin, Auburn alumnus and Board of Trustees member, selected to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. General Austin is Vet Med’s Board of Trustee liaison and a strong advocate for the college’s programs and students. We are proud to have had several opportunities to share with him the important work […]
Schumacher Receives Prestigious ACVS Merit Award
Professor Emeritus of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. John Schumacher, DVM, MS, and an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal) Diplomate, was recently awarded the prestigious ACVS Merit Award by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation. The award recognizes Schumacher’s major contributions to the veterinary medicine profession, […]
Camus Named Auburn Vet Med Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Melinda S. Camus, a member of the faculty at the University of Georgia for the past decade, has been named the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She replaces Dr. Dan Givens, who left Auburn earlier this year to become dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of […]
Auburn Vet Med Honors 2020 Annual Conference Awards Recipients
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored the 2020 Annual Conference and J. T. Vaughan Equine Conference award recipients during the virtual Annual Conference awards ceremony. Continuing a tradition of 113 consecutive years of continuing education provided by the Southeast’s oldest veterinary program, this year’s three-day program—held October 22-24—marked the first time the […]
Auburn Vet Specialists, Gulf Shores, welcomes new internist and director
Join us in welcoming Dr. Andrew McGraw to the Auburn Veterinary Specialists-Gulf Shores team! As the newly hired medical director and internist, Dr. McGraw brings more than 18 years of experience in the veterinary profession to the Gulf Shores area. McGraw received his DVM from Louisiana State University in 2002. The son of a veterinarian, […]
Registration Open for Auburn Vet Med Annual Conference Set for October 22-24
By Mike Jernigan While the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2020 Annual Conference and J. T. Vaughan Equine Conference will continue a tradition of 113 consecutive years of continuing education provided by the Southeast’s oldest veterinary program, this year’s three-day program—to be held October 22-24—will also mark the first time the concurrent events have […]
Tuskegee’s Perry named Zoetis Champion of Diversity at 2020 Diversity Matters Symposium
Tuskegee’s Perry named Zoetis Champion of Diversity at Southeastern Diversity Matters Symposium, hosted by Auburn Vet Med Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, was named the Zoetis Champion of Diversity during the recent Southeastern Diversity Matters Symposium. Hosted by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine on August 29, […]
Auburn Veterinary Faculty Publish Avian Anatomy Guide
Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor and interim head of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, recently published his sixth book on animal anatomy to present basic avian anatomy to first-year veterinary and biology students as well as general bird enthusiasts. His latest book, published in 2020 with […]
Auburn Vet Med to Host Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will play host to the Southeast Regional Diversity Matters Symposium—a biennial conference featuring topics related to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine—on August 29, 2020. This year’s conference is sponsored by Zoetis, Inc., and Banfield Pet Hospital and will be held in a virtual format due to state […]
Vet Med Graduate Student Mowry Receives National Awards
Auburn Vet Med Ph.D. Candidate Mowry Receives Two National Awards By Mike Jernigan Francesca Mowry, a Ph.D. candidate in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, working in the research lab of Dr. Vinicia Biancardi, assistant professor of neurosciences in the Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology department, has been honored as the recipient of two prestigious […]
Auburn Vet Med Summer 2020 Vet Camps Go Virtual Each summer, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts 150 middle and high school student campers for a week-long Vet Camp experience. Led by second- and third-year veterinary student counselors, campers are exposed to various aspects of veterinary medicine, including small and large animal specialty services, […]
Class of 2020 Commencement to be held virtually on August 1
Auburn University postpones commencement ceremonies planned for August 2020. Virtual event planned. Given current circumstances and limitations to interstate travel, and in the spirit of public health, the Vet Med Class of 2020 commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, August 1, has been postponed indefinitely. Students and families are invited to visit the College of Veterinary […]
2020 Virtual Annual Conference
The 2020 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Annual Conference and J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference are going virtual! Learn more about this year’s online conference at aub.ie/vetconference.
Auburn CVM 2020 Teaching Awards
Each year, Vet Med students nominate honorees for the Auburn CVM Teaching Awards, to honor our talented faculty and their commitment to preparing our students to become leaders in the field of veterinary medicine. Auburn CVM faculty are critical to our students’ development and intellectual growth proven not only by the success of our alumni, […]
When the operators of Sweet Home Doberman Rescue in Enterprise, Ala., recently rescued a young male puppy with a problem, they knew exactly who to call. Neo, a Doberman puppy, was found as a stray and turned into an animal shelter before ending up at Sweet Home. Once there, it was discovered he had a […]
AU Vet Med Open House Set for April 4
Due to changes in university operations in response to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, the annual Vet Med Open House has been canceled. We hope you will make plans to join us for the next Open House in April 2021.
National Pet Dental Health Month
By: Dr. Erin Chamorro and Dr. Emily Adesso Dental health is an important part of our companion animal’s overall health and wellness. Approximately 70 – 80 percent of dogs and cats exhibit signs of dental disease by the age of 3. Caring for a pet’s teeth early in life can not only decrease pain and […]
Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine received their white coat in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25. The ceremony was held at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Auburn University’s campus at 3:00 p.m. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic event for students […]
Veterinarian offers information and tips on Feline Leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Auburn Pre-Game Flights to Introduce Golden Eagle “Aurea”
A new golden eagle will join Auburn’s famed eagle roster this season to soar over Jordan-Hare Stadium before the Tigers hit the field. Golden eagle Aurea, which actually made her stadium flight debut last season prior to the Liberty game, will join gameday veteran Spirit, a bald eagle, as one of two eagles that will […]
Fiona the Diva Goat a Fan Favorite
Fiona the goat may have been the “low doe on the totem pole” in the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine’s research and teaching herd during her recent stay there, but according to faculty, staff and students who have worked with her after surgery for a chronic hip luxation and her subsequent rehab, the five-year-old Lamancha goat is a true diva in her own right. […]
Izenour Following Dream as 2019 Fulbright Scholar
For Auburn doctoral student and 2019 Fulbright Scholarship recipient Katie Izenour, a single trip to the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan opened up an entire world of new possibilities. It was there that, after eight years working as a government contractor for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and the Centers for Disease Control in […]
High Schooler Completes CVM Equine Internship
When 17-year-old Caroline Lucarelli arrived in Auburn June 9, she had never been to Alabama or the deep South. But thanks to a Colorado-based, Smithsonian-affiliated organization, high school seniors such as Lucarelli have earned coveted research-intense internships that offer deep immersion in various fields of science being studied nationwide. In Lucarelli’s case, the six-week internship, […]
Concerns about FDA grain-free dog food warning best addressed by your local veterinarian
The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about a possible link between increasingly popular grain-free foods for dogs and a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, has dog owners across Alabama and the nation taking a closer look at their options while searching the pet food aisles in their favorite stores. Grain-free […]
J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital is now offering mesotherapy service
The J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital is now offering mesotherapy for horses that are experiencing chronic back and neck pain. Mesotherapy involves the use of multiple microinjections of a combination of products into the mesoderm (middle layer of the skin) with very fine, short needles to relieve muscle pain and inflammation. This middle layer […]
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinary community mourn the passing of senior cardiology resident Dr. Daniel Newhard on June 8, 2019. Dr. Newhard had been receiving medical treatment following a recent cancer diagnosis and died following medical complications. Dr. Newhard was a deeply valued friend and colleague, and was recognized as an exceptional […]
NIH administers first clinical trial treatment for GM1 created by Auburn, UMass
Milestone marks the first patient with GM1 gangliosidosis treated with gene therapy The first clinical trial of a gene therapy treatment created through a research alliance between Auburn University and the University of Massachusetts has been administered in a child at the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH clinical trial […]
Sanchez-Londono joins Equine Field Service at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Alfredo Sanchez-Londono, DVM, has joined the Equine Field Service with the J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Hospital at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Sanchez-Londono – who earned his veterinary medicine degree from Universidad de La Salle in Bogota, Colombia – joined Auburn in April. He comes from a 14-year stint with the Veterinary Field Service […]
Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine 2019 Commencement is Monday, May 6 (video to be streamed live)
Editors Note: To watch a live stream of the 2019 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement, visit this link. Video will begin streaming once the ceremony gets underway. Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 121 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 112th commencement on Monday, May 6. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in […]
Four Auburn Veterinary Faculty Participating in Six-Month Research Training Program
Four faculty in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are completing a prestigious six-month research focused training program through the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, or CCTS. Maninder Sandey, an assistant professor of pathology in the Department of Pathobiology, has already completed the training. Nicholas Rancilio, an assistant professor of radiation oncology, Department of […]
Auburn Veterinary Student Selected for USDA–APHIS Scientist Training Program
Virginia Aida, a second-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is about to begin coordinating a doctoral program along with her veterinary studies as she begins a prestigious program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Scientist Training Program that guarantees a job in its foreign animal diseases research program upon graduation. Aida was […]
Spring is nesting season for birds, including raptors, and the Southeastern Raptor Center, or SRC, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine wants people to know what to do if they encounter a young or orphaned raptor on the ground. Orphaned is the term applied to a young raptor that has been abandoned and […]
AU Vet Student Receives Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award
Jonathan Tubbs, of Oakman, Alabama, and a member of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020, is a recipient this year of the Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award, presented during the 91st Western Veterinary Conference, or WVC, in Las Vegas. The WVC is a flagship event that brings together more than 15,000 […]
Veterinary Faculty Manuscripts Selected in Phi Zeta Award Competition
Research papers authored by two Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty were recently selected as award-winning manuscripts by the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. Eric Fish, DVM, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology, and Daniel Newhard, DVM, a cardiology resident in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, were chosen […]
Outstanding faculty recognized by the college
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored four faculty with the college’s top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teaching in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary […]
College’s annual Open House set for April 6
The College of Veterinary Medicine will open its doors to the public during Open House, an event-filled educational day set for Saturday, April 6. Organized and conducted by veterinary students and staff volunteers, the more than 30-year tradition showcases the variety of educational opportunities offered through the veterinary medical profession. The free event, which has […]
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry George P. Smith will visit Auburn University and the College of Veterinary Medicine April 10-11. Professor Smith will present a public lecture, “Chemical Evolution with Phage Display”, at 2 p.m. April 10 in The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center auditorium, which will be followed by a reception. On […]
Veterinary students fulfilling preceptorships as they prepare for graduation
While most students are spending spring break free of classes and filled with fun, Auburn University veterinary students in the class of 2019 will be working – fulfilling their preceptorships at locations across the U.S. and beyond as they prepare to graduate in May and begin their careers in veterinary medicine. A preceptorship is the […]
College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates Brain Awareness Week
A vital alliance comprised of families affected by rare brain diseases, researchers searching for a cure and industry executives was highlighted during a Tuesday event at Auburn University. The panel event, “Building a Brighter Future for Rare Brain Disease Patients,” was held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. There, five family […]
Students Honored During College’s Clinical Awards Ceremony
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards, recognizing students for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service and clinical medicine. Thirty-eight awards were distributed to 32 veterinary student recipients at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides student hands-on […]
College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates Brain Awareness Week March 12
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will host an event celebrating Brain Awareness Week March 12 to share research being conducted at Auburn on rare and fatal brain disorders known as GM1 gangliosidosis, Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. The university and community event, Building a Brighter Future for Rare Brain Disease Patients, will be held at […]
Auburn University senior is on a mission for a cure for GM1
When Auburn University senior Cassie Bebout was 6 years old, her 9-year-old brother Jake died from GM1, a rare genetic disease with no cure. Cassie’s life was changed forever. The senior molecular biology major, who will earn her bachelor’s degree in May, has devoted her college career to helping find a possible cure for the […]
White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2020 set for Jan. 26
Students in their third year of professional education at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will receive their white coat in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 26. The invitation-only ceremony will be on the veterinary campus at 3 p.m. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic event for students transitioning their education from classroom study […]
Auburn University holding 12th annual Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Day Feb. 15
Auburn University’s 12th annual Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Day is set for Friday, Feb. 15, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event brings together experts from around the United States to present current topics related to diabetes and the role of obesity in its development. The meeting is […]
Family receives holiday miracle with dog’s successful skull tumor surgery
If at the heart of every miracle is transformation of a hopeless situation, then the Vinson family of Phenix City, Alabama, received their miracle with the successful skull tumor surgery for their dog, Scooby. The 1-year-old Great Dane mix underwent surgery Dec. 10 at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Bailey Small Animal Teaching […]
Eastern equine encephalitis patient makes ‘miraculous’ recovery at Auburn
Her name is Faith, and call it name-sake irony, or divine providence, the 10-year-old Friesian mare has made a recovery nothing short of miraculous after being treated at the College of Veterinary Medicine for a disease that is usually fatal. Faith was brought to the college’s J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital this summer and […]
Collaborative vet-ag research finds the music in the science
Auburn University faculty collaborating on a joint veterinary medicine, poultry science research project have discovered the music in their science, which could help visually impaired scientists interpret image data. Veterinarian Rachel Moon, an assistant clinical professor of radiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Amit Morey, an assistant professor in the Department of Poultry […]
Pet and animal safety can be a special concern during the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine reminds pet owners that the safety and wellbeing of their animals are important during the holidays and year round. Dog and cat owners should pay special attention to their pets. “We bring new things into our homes that are not commonly […]
The Cary Legacy book chronicles veterinary medicine in the South, Alabama
College of Veterinary Medicine students pass by a portrait of Charles Allen Cary in Greene Hall almost daily, and the college’s library is named for the college’s founding dean, yet Cary’s monumental achievements in public health and veterinary medicine are fading. A recently published book, The Cary Legacy: Dr. Charles Allen Cary, Father of Veterinary […]
Auburn alumnus Malkoff supports Raptor Center with latest work, ‘Spirit of Auburn’
Artist Stephen Malkoff has teamed up with Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the Southeastern Raptor Center to create a new, limited-edition print, Spirit of Auburn. This commemorative pencil drawing of bald eagle Spirit is the latest work from Malkoff, who has also created representations of golden eagles Tiger and Nova, as well as the […]
Ag, Veterinary Medicine Team Up to Offer Horse U and Horse Course Dec. 1
Auburn University’s College of Agriculture and College of Veterinary Medicine are offering two educational programs for horse enthusiasts Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Horse Course, through the College of Veterinary Medicine, is an educational program designed for horse owners and veterinarians. Five hours of continuing education credit is available for veterinarians. Held at the Veterinary Education […]
Bald eagle set for release Nov. 10 at Mt. Cheaha State Park
Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center will release an adult bald eagle Saturday, Nov. 10, at Mt. Cheaha State Park in Delta, Alabama. The release is open to the public and will take place at 10 a.m. on the back deck of the park restaurant. This eagle was found at Anniston/Calhoun County Regional Airport, grounded and […]
Auburn University Holds Ribbon-Cutting for New Educational Complex in Gulf Shores
In a move that strengthens the educational and economic development resources for the citizens of South Alabama and the Gulf Coast, Auburn University launched a new educational complex in Gulf Shores Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility. The centerpiece of the 24,000-square-foot complex will be the Auburn Veterinary Specialists – Gulf […]
Alumni recognized with College of Veterinary Medicine’s highest awards
Three outstanding alumni and ambassadors of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were honored Oct. 19 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center by the college for their distinguished professional careers. Patricia Kennedy Arrington ‘71, Robert Hoyt ’74 and Steven Swaim ’71 were recognized as the 2018 Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni. […]
Oklahoma veterinarian and Auburn alumnus receives El Toro Award
Dr. Calvin White of Ada, Oklahoma, a ’77 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has received the El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Medicine for his dedicated work in the food animal practice. White was presented the award during the college’s 111th Annual Conference Oct. 19. Following graduation from Auburn, White became […]
Annual Conference, J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference set for Oct. 18-21
The College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its most popular continuing education programming and fellowship—the 111th Annual Conference and the 13th Annual J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference—Oct. 18-21. Nearly 600 veterinary medical professionals will attend Annual Conference, “Healthy Practices/Healthy Patients: Techniques and Tools that Add Value to Your Practice,” at The Hotel at Auburn University and […]
Auburn Veterinary Medicine, UAB part of joint NIH study of glioma brain cancer
People and animals suffering from the deadliest form of brain cancer are undergoing similar treatment in an NIH-funded clinical trial through the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and two other currently enrolled Southeastern veterinary programs. Veterinarians and human medical doctors are collaborating on an NIH-funded clinical trial in which […]
Akingbemi one of 19 recipients of 2018 Auburn Faculty Awards
Benson Akingbemi, professor of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of 19 Auburn University faculty who will receive the university’s highest honors at the Faculty Awards ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 13, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The faculty, in recognition of life-changing research, outreach, instruction and […]
College of Veterinary Medicine offers hurricane safety tips for pets and livestock
Auburn University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital has advanced emergency and critical care services for large and small animals open 24/7. The Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital and the J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital have emergency protocol in place to ensure essential personnel are on campus to care for patients. The college’s facilities cannot accept animal […]
Auburn veterinary professors associated with 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry
A University of Missouri scientist received the 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry Oct. 3, and the recognized technology that he developed has ties and applications among former colleagues and other researchers in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. George P. Smith, the MU Curators Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Science at the University of Missouri, is […]
U.S. Attorney General visits Auburn to Examine Initiatives Addressing Nation’s Public Safety Threats
The nation’s top law enforcement official, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, visited Auburn University Friday to examine two Auburn initiatives designed to protect the public—one focused on the national opioid crisis and the other involving the world’s most advanced detector dogs. Sessions visited Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine for a look at its Canine Performance Sciences program, which is […]
Veterinary Faculty Teaching Science of Radiology through Art
There may be nothing more important to a veterinary radiologist than developing visual skills in order to make determinations about a medical issue an animal may have. To teach veterinary students how to hone their visual skills, Rachel Moon, DVM, an assistant clinical professor of radiology in the Department of Clinical Sciences in Auburn University’s […]
Popular Football, Fans and Feathers Show on Fridays Before Home Football Games
One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration—the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational program will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, seven shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the opportunity to […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Readying for Eagle Lure and Jess Game Day Auctions
Tara Durboraw is a senior at Auburn University, majoring in wildlife ecology and management. The New Market, Alabama, native also volunteers for the Southeastern Raptor Center, where she works with the eagles and other raptors. At other times, she is an artist who is sharing her love for the raptors and designing the game day lures […]
Theriogenology Program Receives Resident Support from AKC
For a third time since its association with the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Canine Health Foundation and the Theriogenology Foundation have funded a residency program in companion animal theriogenology. In a recent announcement, the AKC has awarded a $100,000 grant to support a third residency in Auburn’s theriogenology […]
Auburn Veterinary Medicine Maintains Full AAALAC Accreditation
Animals play a key role in veterinary education and the advancement of medical care, and Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine strives to ensure that it follows only the highest standards in the care of animals under its charge.
Veterinary Students Dominate Competition at National Theriogenology Conference
Capturing four of the top six awards, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students dominated the academic and scientific competition at this year’s Society for Theriogenology National Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team also brought back the organization’s highest award, the SCOTY (Student Chapter of the Year Award), presented to the student chapter earning the most […]
Students Recognized at Life of the College Awards
Ten Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students were recognized for their achievements at the 2018 Life of the College Awards. The awards recognize students’ scholarly work, research accomplishments, business aptitude, promotion of the human-animal bond, and their altruistic service to the college, faculty and fellow students. “All of you are exceptional students and represent […]
Some 100 researchers collaborating in the fight against cancer will gather for the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, or AURIC, Fourth Annual Symposium Aug. 24-25 at the Marriott Grand National Resort, Opelika, Alabama. Since 2012, AURIC has linked researchers with a common goal and purpose in the fight to alleviate cancer. “Cancer is a major health […]
Staff Recognized in College’s 10th Staff Awards Ceremony
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Recognizing that administrative and employees are vital to the college’s success in educating students, animal health care and research initiatives, the college established an employee committee to recognize and honor employees who consistently and consciously […]
Bald Eagle Set for Release July 28 at West Point Lake
Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will release an immature adult bald eagle Saturday, July 28, at West Point Lake near LaGrange, Georgia. The release is open to the public and set for 10 a.m. EST near the Pyne Road Park boat ramp off Georgia 109 (Roanoke […]
Faculty, Alumni, Students Attend Veterinary Leadership Experience
Ten Auburn faculty, students and alumni attended a national veterinary conference aimed at bringing together those in the profession to develop skills in leadership, communication, self-awareness, and self-care. Held in Post Falls, Idaho, in June, the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) is a weeklong intensive leadership training program that encourages participants to think outside the box for […]
Tuskegee, Auburn collaborate to further veterinary medicine training, increase diversity
Increasing diversity in the veterinary profession is one of the major priorities of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and one of the driving forces behind another historic initiative in veterinary medicine between Tuskegee and Auburn universities. The longstanding relationship between both veterinary colleges has resulted in the development of an initiative to increase under-represented board […]
Vet Student Awarded Prestigious Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship
Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is among three distinguished veterinary students aspiring to careers in equine medicine selected to receive the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation on Dec. 3 during the AAEP’s 64th […]
Veterinary Faculty Among University Research Award Recipients
Eleven faculty from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are members of research teams announced today as part of a $5 million investment in 11 groundbreaking projects designed to deliver practical, life-changing solutions. Auburn’s research teams are tackling local and global challenges ranging from housing affordability to advanced manufacturing of medical implants. “Auburn research is […]
Vet Camp Offers Youth a Chance to Experience the Veterinary Profession
Three veterinary summer camps offer youth the first-hand experience of being a veterinarian, giving some of them an early insight into a potential career field. A total of 100 students will participate in camps at the College of Veterinary Medicine, coordinated in partnership with Auburn’s Office of Professional Continuing Education. The camps are popular, booking […]
Auburn Equine Veterinarian uses Acupuncture to Treat Horses for Chronic Pain, Other Conditions
An Auburn University equine veterinarian is having success treating horses with chronic pain and other conditions by using a form of integrative medicine—acupuncture. Dr. Kara Lascola, an associate professor of equine internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, says acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has been used in humans for over […]
Auburn Veterinary Dermatology Resident Places in NAVDF Research Awards for Dual Presentations
Dr. Karen Ho, a third-year dermatology resident at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine from Weston, Wisconsin, placed nationally in two categories for her research presentations at the recent North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum, or NAVDF, held in Maui, Hawaii. Conference presentations of their research are a requirement for veterinary dermatology residents by the time […]
‘Like another Family’: Vet student Amy Hansen, Auburn Steeplechaser
After competing for the University Kentucky for three years, Amy Hansen joined Auburn’s track team in 2018 while studying in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Amy Hansen traces her desire to become a veterinarian to her favorite childhood TV show. “I have grown up loving Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. He was my idol growing […]
Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Bald Eagle in Eufaula June 2
The Southeastern Raptor Center, or SRC, in conjunction with the state of Alabama, will be releasing a young, healthy bald eagle on Saturday, June 2 in Eufaula. The release is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Old Town Creek Park in Eufaula and is open to the public. Rachel Hamby, a volunteer at the center, will release […]
Diet, Hoof Care Critical Components In Preventing And Treating Equine Laminitis
Horses love sweet feed and lush, green grass, but equine veterinarians at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine warn that overindulgence of either can be a primary cause of a serious hoof disease known as laminitis. Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of hoofed animals, mostly horses and cattle, and can be life […]
Veterinary Expert: Ticks, Fleas Not Just a Seasonal Problem
Warmer weather is upon us and pet owners tend to think about tick and flea control for their dogs and cats. But according to a veterinary parasitology expert at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, this should not be just a seasonal concern. “A tick problem is not just a summer problem,” said Dr. Lindsay […]
Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 8
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 120 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 111th commencement on Tuesday, May 8. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 14 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and eight candidates will be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy […]
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Ranked No. 1 Among Peers by Veterinarians
The Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has been ranked No. 1 in the nation among academic veterinary teaching hospitals, according to results from a national benchmarking firm. The independent survey of 26 academic teaching hospitals across the U.S., provided results and rankings for the teaching hospital, a division of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “This […]
Class of 2018 Students Exemplified by President Maggie Thompson
Dedication. Enthusiasm. Compassion. Spirit. Those are just some of the words used by classmates and faculty to describe Maggie Thompson, but she would be the first to point the finger back at the students in class of 2018 at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The 120-member class, led by Thompson during their four […]
Veterinary Researchers Find That Drinking Kefir May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers are being featured at a national meeting for their collaborative work with Brazilian colleagues that suggests drinking the fermented milk beverage, kefir, may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Mirian Silva-Cutini, a doctoral exchange student from the University of […]
New Endoscope Improves Efficiency of Equine Dental Care and Education
A newly acquired equine dental endoscope by Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine is improving the examination and treatment of dental abnormalities in horses while also enhancing the education and skills needed by veterinary medical students. “We see a fair number of horses who are referred to the J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital with dental […]
Two Auburn Veterinary Students Awarded AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarships
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine second-year students Jonathan Tubbs and Sofia Castello have been awarded Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Legacy Endowed Scholarships by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Two students from each of the AVMA-accredited schools in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with Student AVMA, or SAVMA, chapters were […]
Students Serve Kentucky’s Underserved
Four fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine students—selected to participate in a USDA program to partner with local veterinarians and strengthen veterinary services in designated underserved Kentucky rural populations—are learning as part of this inaugural program. The four fourth-year students—Mary Jehlik, Camille Ogletree, Carter Mobley and Tyler Horton—started in March when the program began. Selected through […]
*Editor’s Note: This article was written for ConsumersAdvocate.org by Scott Smith and is used with permission.: — In 1933, the United States was reeling. It was the fourth year of the Great Depression. Unemployment stood at 25 percent. A new and untested president had recently moved into the White House. It was a turbulent and […]
Treatment Gives Rescue Dog, Jasmine, a New Lease on Life
Severely injured dogs who are abandoned and left to fend for themselves have little chance of survival, much less a chance to enjoy a positive quality of life. But Jasmine has been given a new lease on life, thanks to her rescuers and treatment and care received at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]
Oncology Conducting Clinical Trial on New Melanoma Drug
Dogs, like their human companions, can be susceptible to skin cancer, and the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could use the help of man’s best friend in launching a clinical trial to test a new melanoma treatment drug. “This study is designed to test a new drug that may be useful […]
Dog Owners Urged to Introduce Increased Fitness Activities Safely
With spring upon us, everyone’s attention is turning to fitness, and it’s important to remember fitness is important for pets. April is “Canine Fitness Month,” and Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says now is a time for pet owners to be aware of how to safely introduce increased activity for their pets. “Dog owners […]
A-Day Weekend Includes Two Vet Med Activities
Auburn fans making plans to attend A-Day Saturday, April 7, can expand their fun by attending two College of Veterinary Medicine events — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Wing Fling” on Friday, April 6, and Open House on Saturday, April 7. Wing Fling is set for 5 p.m., April 6 at the Raptor Center Amphitheater located […]
College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
The College of Veterinary Medicine honored four faculty with the college’s top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teaching in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine,” […]
Veterinary Students Fulfilling Preceptorships Across the U.S.
Spring break was work time for the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2018, which started its journey of gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines under the supervision of veterinarians around the U.S. The students’ eight-week preceptorships allow them to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories and clinical rotations for […]
Auburn Veterinary Students Win National Bovine Palpation Competition
Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine students won a national championship by taking first-place honors in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s bovine palpation competition at the 2018 Student Symposium held at the University of Pennsylvania. “I’m just incredibly proud of them. They’ve worked extremely hard this past year, and their achievement is a great culmination […]
Auburn Veterinarians Perform Rare Heart Procedure on Thoroughbred Jumping Horse
Veterinarians at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have successfully conducted their first-ever procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in an equine patient, being one of only a handful of veterinary schools nationwide able to perform the procedure. Both the medical team and horse owner are excited about the results. The procedure on Moissanite, a […]
Pre-Vet Students from Across U.S. Gathering in Auburn March 23-24
More than 700 pre-veterinary students from across the U.S. will attend the 2018 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, or APVMA, Symposium at Auburn University March 23-24. This two-day event brings together pre-veterinary students, faculty advisors and admissions officers. The majority of lectures and hands-on laboratories will be held at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, Tuskegee University […]
Dean Johnson Elected President of AAVMC
Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, has assumed his duties as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). His election was during the annual meeting held this month in Washington, D.C. Dean Johnson had been serving as president-elect of the organization. AAVMC by-laws call for the […]
Auburn veterinary professor researching effect of soybeans on male hormonal activity
Soybeans, considered to be a nutritious and good source of dietary protein, may have unwanted effects as well, and scientists are questioning some of the long-term impacts they might have on hormonal activity—particularly in males, according to an Auburn University professor. Dr. Benson Akingbemi, a professor of anatomy in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and […]
Veterinary Students Honored at Clinical Awards Ceremony
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service, and clinical medicine. A total of 36 awards was distributed to 26 veterinary student recipients in February at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides […]
Chihuahua Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure as CVM’s Smallest Patient
Small patients are nothing new for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but a recent case is believed to be its smallest one to date to undergo Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA, surgery. The owner and tiny dog flew a long way, more than 2,600 miles, to have the procedure performed. Weighing less than two pounds, […]
CVM Faculty Member a Contributor to Jules Collins Smith Museum Audubon Book Launch March 2
Dr. Sarah Zohdy, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is a contributor to an Audubon book launch March 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. The program will host a book launch and public program for “Audubon’s Last Wilderness Journey: […]
CVM Establishes Auburn Veterinary Academy for In-Depth, Intensive CE
The College of Veterinary Medicine has created the Auburn University Veterinary Academy, an inaugural program dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medical education for veterinary practitioners and alumni via opportunities for professional development through high-quality, practical continuing education. The academy has been designed for practitioners seeking in-depth, intensive continuing education experiences. Members of […]
Vapor Wake® Trained Dog Most Advanced Real-Time Mobile Detection System
Man’s best friend has long been known as the perfect companion. In exchange for food, water and a pat on the head, a dog will love and defend its owner. Pioneering research begun 16 years ago at the College of Veterinary Medicine has led to patented technology to prove that the ”Auburn Dog” is the […]
Treatment for Devastating Neurodegenerative Disease Nears Reality with Human, Animal Research Team
An effective treatment for a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease may soon be in human clinical trials through pioneering advances in gene therapy and molecular medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine and in partnership with human medical researchers in the U.S. and across the globe. Researchers at the college’s Scott-Ritchey Research Center and UMass […]
Treatments for Diabetes and Cancer Found in One Health Initiative Research
Studying diseases that affect animals and humans enables researchers to improve treatment methods and work toward cures for both, and nowhere is that more evident than ongoing research in cancer and diabetes at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The concept of One Health is core to many research programs, and scientists at the […]
Boshell 11th Annual Research Day Feb. 16 at the Hotel and Dixon Conference Center
The development of a pioneering artificial pancreas system and other important diabetes research updates are the focus of the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University’s 11th Annual Research Day Friday, Feb. 16 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more […]
Dog Receives Good Prognosis for Recovery Following Near-Fatal Fire Injury
A big dog with an even larger will to live has been given a good prognosis for recovery and a healthy life following a near fatal house fire in early January. Adler, a four-year-old German Shepherd, owned by Brad and Shannon Mullins of Alexander City, made regional news when first responders pulled him from their […]
Auburn Veterinary Student Selected for Prestigious Summer Training Program
Learning about food animal medicine is the passion for second-year College of Veterinary Medicine student Ciji Brewer, and this summer, she will be among a small number of veterinary students participating in the Smith-Kilborne summer training program on foreign animal diseases. A Summerville, Ga. native, Brewer came to Auburn with no experience in food animal […]
Faculty Publish Final Edition Book in Equine Anatomy Guide Series
The fourth and final book in a veterinary equine anatomy guide series written and developed by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members is now published and available for use. Titled “Equine Anatomy Guide: Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis. An Illustrated Guide,” the book is authored by Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor in the Department of Anatomy, […]
White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2019 Set for Jan. 27
Students in their third year of professional education at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will receive their White Coat in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 27, on the CVM campus. The event will begin at 3 p.m. The White Coat Ceremony for the 122-member Class of 2019 is a symbolic transition from […]
Second-Year Students Reflect; Remind Themselves ‘Why We Are Here’
How difficult is the veterinary medical curriculum? It only takes a short conversation with a current student at the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine, to find out. Second-year students at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine came together with an idea to remind themselves why they are preparing to live a career in veterinary medicine […]
Auburn University Receives Grant to Strengthen Veterinary Medicine in Rural Kentucky
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is directing a program to strengthen veterinary services to designated underserved rural populations in Kentucky through a grant provided by the USDA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program and in partnership with Kentucky veterinarians. The $237,233 grant allows the college to create a program to “develop, implement and sustain private […]
Pioneering Research in Gene Therapy and Molecular Medicine
Genetic disorders and diseases caused by failure of mechanisms that regulate gene expression, or the processing of gene products, can have devastating effects on both humans and animals. Pioneering advances in gene therapy and molecular medicine at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), one of which is nearing human clinical trials, hold promise […]
AURIC Names 2018 Faculty and Student Research Grants Recipients
The Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, or AURIC, has announced the recipients for its 2018 research grants programs for faculty and students. A total of two major grants; four seed grants; and 10 graduate fellowship grants were awarded for the 2018 academic year, announced AURIC director Dr. Bruce Smith. “These grants highlight the cutting-edge […]
New Van Enhances Raptor Center’s Educational Program and Presentation Capabilities
The Southeastern Raptor Center is well known for its educational and wildlife conservation programs and for its work rehabilitating and releasing raptors back into the wild. With the acquisition of a new 2017 van, the center now is positioned to broaden its outreach. Purchased this year through the generosity of private donors, the SRC, a […]
Rehabilitated Bald Eagle set for Veterans Day (Nov. 11) Release in south Georgia
The Southeastern Raptor Center and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will return a young, healthy Bald Eagle to the wild Saturday, Nov. 11, at Lake Park, Ga. The release, which coincides with Veterans Day, is set for 2 p.m. EST at Grassy Pond, a 500-acre public recreation area operated by Moody Air Force Base […]
Phi Zeta Epsilon Chapter to Host Research Emphasis Day Nov. 8
The Phi Zeta Honor Society’s Epsilon Chapter at the College of Veterinary Medicine will hold Research Emphasis Day on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The event is an annual celebration of veterinary and non-veterinary research and includes a full day of poster and platform presentations given by the faculty, staff, and students, a keynote speaker presentation, and […]
Healthy Bald Eagle to be Released Nov. 4 at Walker Lake in Jasper
A young, healthy Bald Eagle will be released back into the wild Saturday, Nov. 4, at Walker County Lake in Jasper, Alabama by the Southeastern Raptor Center. The noon release will be held at the Walker County Public Fishing Lake, an Alabama Birding Trails Site, which has had eagles nesting on it. The address is: […]
Veterinary Alum’s Horse, ‘War Eagle Love,’ Wins at Keeneland
A filly owned by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Dr. Bryan Waldridge ’91 recently won in her inaugural race at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, in something of a Cinderella story. War Eagle’s Love was purchased by Dr. Waldridge last year for just $2,700, and considered to be a longshot. She ran in a claiming […]
College Hosting Equine Conference Nov. 2-3, Horse Owner Event Nov. 4
Veterinarians will learn from a nationally and internationally recognized expert on equine lameness while receiving training and professional development in a variety of topic areas involving the care and well being of horses during the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 12th annual J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference Nov. 2-3. Tailored to provide up to 20 continuing education […]
Columbus, Ga. Couple ‘Thrilled’ Over Opportunity to Assist With Pre-Game Eagle Flight
Since finding and rescuing a baby bald eagle that had fallen from its nest on their farm property, the Bickerstaffs of Columbus, Ga., have had a passion for the rescue and rehabilitation program at the Southeastern Raptor Center at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. “Our love of Auburn goes even further back,” said […]
Veterinary Outreach Elective Supports Underserved Communities
Veterinary medicine students often find themselves immersed in learning environments in the classroom or laboratory, intensely studying their coursework. Throughout the months of October and November, however, Auburn veterinary students who are enrolled in a special outreach elective course, are participating in a community service program in north Alabama, providing veterinary services to underserved areas. […]
Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine holding Women’s Leadership Development Workshop Oct. 14
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its second Women’s Leadership Development Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14. Programs will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in 255 Veterinary Education Center on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. “The workshop is tailored to graduate students, professional students and anyone in the health profession,” said program […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Honors Porter Heatherly with GM1 Fundraiser Sept. 16
Porter’s Fund event, a Cure for GM1, will pay tribute to Alabama’s first known case of the rare genetic disease, and raise funds to support testing a cure led by scientists at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tickets are available for the annual fundraiser for the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, which will be held […]
Provost and Former Dean Timothy Boosinger Announces Retirement from University
Timothy Boosinger, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced he will retire from Auburn University in early 2018. Prior to his current position, Dr. Boosinger held academic and administrative positions at the College of Veterinary Medicine, including serving as dean from 1995 to 2011. Dr. Boosinger was named provost in 2012 after serving as […]
Veterinary Organizations Responding to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold across southern Texas and well beyond. A number of organizations are in place to enable those associated with Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and others, to assist. “Many of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s alumni, faculty, staff and students have asked how they […]
Johnson Installed as AAVMC President-Elect During National Summer Meeting
Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently installed as president-elect of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Dr. Johnson is a 1986 graduate (DVM) of Auburn University and in 1992 earned the Ph.D. in pathology and biotechnology from North Carolina State University. He achieved board certification […]
Football, Fans and Feathers Raptor Show Fridays Before Home Football Games
One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational programs will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, seven shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Readying for Eagle Lure and Jess Game Day Auctions
Doctoral student Robyn Miller wears many hats — by day she is a doctoral student earning her degree in English and teaching classes at Auburn University. Part-time, she volunteers at the Southeastern Raptor Center (SRC) where she works with the eagles and other raptors. At other times, she is an artist who is sharing her love […]
Veterinary Students Receive Recognition at Life of the College Awards
Eleven veterinary students in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were recently recognized for their achievements at the 2017 Life of the College Awards. The program recognizes students’ scholarly work, research accomplishments, business aptitude, promotion of the human-animal bond, and their altruistic service to the college, faculty and fellow students. “This is a great day […]
Successful Medical Procedure Returns Chester the Duck to a Normal Lake-Living Lifestyle
It is not every day that surgeons and clinicians perform a medical procedure on a pet duck at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but in the case of Chester, a 1-year-old white domestic neighborhood duck from Newnan, Ga., their work successfully returned the webbed-footed wonder to a normal lake-living lifestyle. Known as “Chester Schulz” […]
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Aug. 26 for Animal Owner/Breeders and Veterinarians
Make plans to attend the one-day 2017 Canine Breeder Excellence seminar Saturday, Aug. 26, for breeders, veterinarians, and veterinary staff at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Sponsored by the college and the Theriogenology Foundation, the event runs 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wilford and Kat Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at 1220 Wire […]
Pogo the ‘Super Pony’ Overcomes Traumatic Amputation, Begins a Healing Mission
Pogo is a tiny pony—a “miniature” horse to be exact—with a very big will to live and apparently, a large destiny to fulfill. He was found by a Birmingham-based equine rescue organization this past June and brought to the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment following traumatic amputation of the left hind limb. […]
AURIC Feature: One Disease. One Medicine. One Auburn Family
The diagnosis of cancer in a loved one—whether human or animal—is difficult and challenging. Research by faculty through the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer seeks to find new cancer treatments for both animals and humans. Dr. Bruce Smith, a professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine and AURIC’s director, leads a university […]
Veterinary Technician Natalie Royer: 33 Years of Service to the College
When Natalie Royer joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, she was one of only three veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When she retires at the end of the month, she will have been one of nearly 40. It is difficult – if not impossible – to calculate the number of hours […]
CVM-Engineering Collaboration Improving Equine Wound Healing
Stem cell therapy is an emerging medical technology popularly used in the equine industry to treat horses for a variety of athletic injuries. The regenerative medicine technique uses cells from the horse’s own body to repair and speed up healing in such injuries as bowed tendons and torn ligaments, and theoretically, make the healing bond […]
AVMA Presents Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan
The American Veterinary Medical Association presented its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan ’63, a staunch advocate of the one-health concept, during the organization’s national meeting. The Meritorious Service Award is the AVMA’s highest honor for a veterinarian who has brought honor and distinction to the veterinary profession through personal, professional, or community service activities […]
Faculty Giving Lectures/Presentations at AVMA
Seven Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty are providing presentations and continuing education lectures at this year’s American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual convention. Faculty from all three of the college’s academic departments are invited lecturers/speakers at the 2017 convention, set for July 21-25 in Indianapolis. The AVMA convention offers more than 40 hours of continuing […]
Promising Therapy for Fatal Genetic Diseases in Children nears Human Clinical Trials
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, UMass Medical School to test gene therapy treatment for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and UMass Medical School are nearing human clinical trials on a genetic therapy for two rare neurological diseases that are fatal to children. The scientists are seeking approval […]
Employees Recognized during 9th Annual Staff Awards
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Recognizing that administrative and employees are vital to the college’s success in educating students, animal health care and research initiatives, the college established an employee committee to recognize and honor employees who consistently and consciously […]
Sarah Wentworth’s Journey: SEC Gymnast of the Year, Veterinarian, Missionary in Africa
Jeff Shearer with AuburnTigers.com wrote the following about Auburn gymnast Sarah Wentworth, a 2004 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. 2017 celebrates the 125th year of football, women, and veterinary medical education at Auburn University. Used with permission. As an Auburn gymnast, Sarah Wentworth experienced the full emotional spectrum — jubilation and devastation — in […]
Auburn, city of Gulf Shores Break Ground on Educational Complex
Auburn University and the City of Gulf Shores broke ground on a complex that will serve as an educational outpost for the university and a resource for the gulf coast. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s referral center will be the centerpiece of the 24,000-square-foot Auburn University Educational Complex which will provide specialty and after-hours veterinary […]
Nova, War Eagle VII, Sidelined for 2017 Flights
Auburn’s beloved icon, Nova, War Eagle VII, will not fly during pre-game events during Auburn’s 2017 football season after Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty diagnosed the 18-year-old golden eagle with cardiomyopathy, a chronic disease of the heart. Spirit, a bald eagle, will assume pre-game flight duties during the season, said Southeastern Raptor Center […]
No Reported Cases of Canine Influenza; Auburn Veterinarians Recommend Caution
While there have been no reports of canine influenza in Alabama, other Southeastern states are seeing cases, and Auburn College of Veterinary faculty want animal owners to be aware of symptoms of the disease and act quickly. Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee have seen cases of H3N2, the same viral strain identified in a March 2015 […]
Veterinary Medicine Faculty Publish New Guides in Anatomy Series
Faculty members from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have published the third guide in a four-book series on equine anatomy and separate guide covering goat and cattle anatomy. The books titled, “Equine Anatomy Guide: The Head and Neck, an Illustrated Guide” and “Guide to Ruminant Anatomy: Dissection and Clinical Aspects” are available through […]
Warm Weather May Mean Allergies for Pets
Spring is here and summer is coming, and along with the warm weather is the potential for harsher skin allergies for pets. The Dermatology Service at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine can help. “As the weather gets warmer and plants pollinate, we see our pets […]
Vet Camps Give Junior High and High Schoolers First-Hand Veterinary Experience
Three veterinary summer camps offer 100 youth the first-hand experience of being a veterinarian, giving them an early insight into a potential career field. Students grades 6-12 are participating in camps at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with Auburn’s Office of Professional Continuing Education. The camps are popular, are booked months in […]
Summer Veterinary Scholars Program Underway at College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty are teamed with 18 students this summer for the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program. Formerly the Merial Veterinary Scholars Program, its mission since 1999 is to provide a hypothesis-driven laboratory research experience for veterinary students. The 10-week program runs from mid-May through July and involves Auburn veterinary students […]
Bailey Award Recipients Encourage 2017 Graduates to Achieve, Have Courage, Give Back
The College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 119 professional DVM degrees during its 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9, in ceremonies held at the Auburn Arena. Additionally, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) were conferred and four candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science. Four alumni of the college […]
Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Bald Eagle May 27 at West Point Lake
The Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will release an adult Bald Eagle Saturday, May 27, at West Point Lake near LaGrange, Ga. The release will take place at noon EST near the Pyne Road Park boat ramp off Ga. 109 (Roanoke Road) just west of LaGrange. The release is […]
Referring Vets and Clients Give CVM Hospital High Marks for Service, Expertise
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital ranks high nationally for its quality of medical services and expertise, according to a recent survey of referring veterinarians and clients. The college’s teaching hospital scored above the national average for among its counterparts and with medical providers in nearly all ratings areas. Its only shortfall involved […]
VetMed Student Recipient of 2017 Outstanding International Graduate Student Award
Abdul Mohin Sajib, a student in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences graduate program, is a 2017 recipient of Auburn University’s Outstanding International Graduate Student Award. Sajib is mentored by Dr. Bruce Smith, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology and director of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC). He has worked […]
Veterinary Student Goes the Extra Mile to Help Canine Patient and its Owner
Often a doctor’s bedside manner is as impactful in a patient’s treatment as the medicine prescribed. This proved true with fourth-year veterinary student Karly Hicks, of Niceville, Fla., and her work on a particularly challenging and puzzling case at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Hicks was recognized in March during the CVM Clinical Student […]
Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 9; Live Feed Available
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 119 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 110th commencement on Tuesday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. The event will be carried live on streaming video; click here for the link. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis […]
Joint Criminal-Epidemiological Investigations Course May 16-17
Federal and state law enforcement officials, U.S. Department of Agriculture experts and veterinary professionals will attend a two-day course to learn the most updated information on how to protect the nation from biological or domestic threats to plants and animals. The course, set for May 16 and 17 at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary […]
Auburn CVM Enrolling for Clinical Trial on Cardiology Drug Entresto
Entresto, a highly effective drug used in treating human heart patients, is being evaluated at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine for use with dogs. A clinical trial for the drug is underway in the Cardiology Service at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Pet owners can begin registering to participate in […]
Dr. Marike Visser Named Outstanding International Graduate Student
Dr. Marike Visser, a resident in Clinical Pharmacology and PhD student with the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is among the 2017 recipients of the Outstanding International Graduate Student Award. She was nominated by her resident advisor and graduate mentor Dr. Dawn Boothe, professor of physiology […]
Two Auburn Veterinary Students Attending Leadership Institute This Summer
Two second-year students from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are attending the Veterinary Leadership Institute this summer in Post Falls, Idaho. Mary Miller, of Mobile, and Wes Clendinen, of Tallahassee, Fla., were selected to represent the CVM at the Veterinary Leadership Experience June 5-10. “This week-long experience focuses on facilitated discovery, personal growth and […]
Dr. Mariano Mora Receives Outstanding International Graduate Student Award
Dr. Mariano Mora, a resident in Equine Internal Medicine at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is among the 2017 recipients of the AU Outstanding International Graduate Student Award. Dr. Anne Wooldridge, an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and Dr. Mora’s residency advisor and major professor, nominated him for the award that is […]
CVM Cancer Researcher Receives Grant to Support Feline Treatment Studies
Dr. Michelle LaRue, a resident in the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has received a grant from the Veterinary Cancer Society to support her research in the area of feline cancer. Dr. LaRue has been involved in her investigations for the past year and a half. “I am conducting research in […]
CVM Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
The College of Veterinary Medicine honored five faculty with top teaching, recognizing their work as exceptional teachers in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “This is a day that we celebrate education and the constant interaction between faculty and students,” said Dr. Dan Givens, associate dean for Academic Affairs. “The faculty […]
AU’s A-Day Weekend Includes Two Vet Med Activities
Auburn fans making plans to attend A-Day Saturday, April 8, can expand their fun by attending two College of Veterinary Medicine events — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Wing Fling” on Friday, April 7, and Open House on April 8. Wing Fling is set for 5 p.m., April 7 at the Raptor Center Amphitheater located at […]
Fourth-Year Students In Preceptorships
The College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2017 spent Spring Break different than their undergraduate colleagues – starting their journey of gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines under the supervision of veterinarians around the U.S. The eight-week preceptorship allows students to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories, and clinical rotations. The 121-students […]
CVM’s Kayla Blake Recipient of 2017 Merck Swine Veterinary Scholarship
Kayla Blake, a third-year veterinary student from Mobile, Ala., is a 2017 recipient of the Merck Swine Veterinary Scholarship. She is among only five recipients awarded the scholarship worldwide. Blake is pursuing a swine specialty in production animal veterinary medicine. “I’m a true pig person,” she says. “I just love pigs and being around the […]
Portly Pet Presents Unusual Teaching and Learning Opportunity
“If you give a pig a pancake, she’ll want some maple syrup to go with it…,” begins a popular children’s book by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. In the case of “Bacon,” it is her affinity for Honey Buns that may have been the culprit. Bacon, a pet mini pig owned by Kathy and Dennis […]
Dr. Dawn Boothe Named University Alumni Professor
Dr. Dawn Boothe, a professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named one of four Alumni Professors at Auburn University. The university announced the recipients of its 2016 Faculty Awards, recognizing some of the institution’s most innovative teachers, researchers, and scholars for their unique and […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Specialist Calls Position ‘Dream Job’
For many, choosing a career path can take years of trying on many different hats before one finds just the right fit. That’s not so for Rhett LaPorte, the newest staff member with the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Southeastern Raptor Center. Since seeing an SRC educational program presented to his sixth-grade class in his hometown […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy now Available at the CVM
Pet owners now have the option of receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a part of their animal’s healing and recovery treatment through the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The new veterinary hyperbaric chamber was recently installed in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used worldwide in human medicine, […]
‘RAPTORMED’ Improving the Process of Caring for Birds of Prey
Most who have seen it will agree that seeing the eagle pre-game flight at Auburn University home football games is one of the most exciting and dramatic traditions in Southeastern Conference sports. The eagle flight, though, is only one part of the mission of the Southeastern Raptor Center. Few might be aware of its rehabilitation […]
CVM Offering Farm Animal Ambulatory Service
The College of Veterinary Medicine has begun offering an ambulatory service to farms in central Alabama and west Georgia. “While we have always offered farm animal ambulatory services to the local area, the primary focus has been equine medicine and care,” said Dr. Thomas Passler, Farm Animal section head said. “I am very excited that with […]
Dr. Shannon Boveland: Clinical Service and Education are Her Passions
Veterinary medicine faculty are passionate about their work, whether it be teaching, research, or patient care. For Dr. Shannon Boveland, the desire to serve in a clinical capacity and an opportunity to do so are the driving forces that brought her to Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Boveland joined the college this semester as […]
Dr. Richard McMullen Jr.: Building the Veterinary Profession is His Passion
It has been said that fulfillment is in the journey, not just in the destination. That almost certainly may be said for Dr. Richard J. McMullen Jr., who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine faculty this semester. Dr. McMullen is one of the CVM’s new faculty in Equine Ophthalmology. He comes to Auburn from four […]
Researchers Developing Immunocontraception for Wild Pig Population Control
Wild pigs have become an overpopulation problem throughout the Southeast and other parts of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage to agriculture and the environment and posing health concerns. A multidisciplinary research team in Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences is developing contraceptive vaccines as […]
Irula tribesmen and Auburn detector dogs help remove pythons in Florida
Detector dogs trained by Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences (CPS) at the College of Veterinary Medicine have been part of a multi-team effort with University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in unique projects to target Burmese pythons in Florida. Two projects included […]
Class of 2018 White Coat Ceremony Set for Jan. 28
Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine will receive their White Coat in a ceremony held on Saturday, Jan. 28, on the CVM campus. The White Coat Ceremony provides students a symbolic transition from classroom study to the clinical phase of veterinary education. The white lab coat is […]
Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Program’s 10th Annual Research Day March 3
The Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University is holding its 10th Annual Research Day Friday, March 3 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The event, which has grown each year, brings more than 175 researchers from throughout the Unites States together for a day of learning and […]
Researchers Using Innovative Blood Testing in Breast Cancer Detection
Much of medical science derived for human treatment programs is based on earlier research involving animal models. A team of scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant to support studies applying human medical knowledge to dogs in the detection of breast cancer. Dr. Eric Fish, a clinical lecturer and doctoral candidate […]
Veterinary Faculty Offer Tips to Keep Animals Safe During Extreme Weather
With the threat of winter weather, with freezing temperatures, ice and even snow affecting the area, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine faculty offer some tips for keeping your large and small animals happy, healthy and warm. Horses Ensure that your horses have access to clean, fresh water. When temperatures fall below freezing, water troughs and […]
Vet Set Go! Alum Inspires Future Veterinarians
*Photos courtesy of John Oliver, CameraGraphics With a passion to encourage, teach and inspire future veterinarians, Chris Carpenter ’89 created Vet Set Go, the first and only web community dedicated to aspiring veterinarians. Dr. Carpenter has worked for years to help kids and tweens explore their dreams of becoming a veterinarian. When he realized the […]
VetMed Research: Hope for Families with GM1
It is what no parent wants to hear: “Your child is dying. There is no cure.” Ryan and Jenny Bragg of Hoover are the most recent parents to hear that when a physician told them their two-and-a-half ye ar old daughter, Clara, has GM1 gangliosidosis. “It was Aug. 11 and the diagnosis came out of […]
Happy Holidays from the College of Veterinary Medicine
Happy Holidays from the College of Veterinary Medicine
CVM’s Emergency and Critical Care Services on Duty 24-7 and Throughout the Holidays
“I could not thank (Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine) … enough for providing (my pet) with her care and being so dedicated in (her) recovery …” Such testimonials are common for the CVM to receive from pleased pet-loving clients, and during this holiday season, many are traveling with their pets — and accidents do […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Released Bald Eagle at Georgia’s Lake Allatoona
*Photos by Gena Flanigen. Used with permission. A young Bald Eagle rehabilitated by the Southeastern Raptor Center at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine was released back into the wild Dec. 10, on Lake Allatoona near Cartersville, Ga., just north of Atlanta. More than 100 spectators attended the release at Red Top Mountain State […]
Dr. Pat Rynders Named Leischuck Distinguished Companion Animal Shelter Medicine Professor
Dr. Pat Rynders, University Veterinarian and director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Health, has been named the Emily Reaves Leischuck Endowed Distinguished Professor in Companion Animal Shelter Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Dr. Rynders is an exemplary veterinarian who has an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all animals at […]
Vet Med’s ‘Club Chub” Helps Safely Rehab Obese Dogs
Hope is an 8-year-old, overweight dachshund who was rescued from a shelter and placed into foster care last summer. Her odds for living a healthy and happy life in a forever home were unfavorable, but a program in the College of Veterinary Medicine is helping dogs like Hope to have — hope — for just […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Veterinarian Presenting Final This is Auburn Speaker Series
Dr. Seth Oster of the Southeastern Raptor Center will present the final 2016 This is Auburn Speaker Series on Friday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Auburn Alumni Center. Dr. Oster serves as the primary veterinarian at the Southeastern Raptor Center, where he focuses on rehabilitation. He is also an assistant clinical professor […]
Emergency and Critical Care “Case of the Year” awarded, several pets honored
Emotional reunions were the theme of the day at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Dougie MacIntire Celebration of Life where pets, and their owners, were recognized for overcoming life-threatening injuries and the treatment received at the college’s Emergency and Critical Care Service. Owners shared their memories and thankfulness to the faculty and staff who […]
VetMed, Autodesk, and Gen9 Collaborate to Create Longest Synthetic Virus for Cancer Research
Synthetic DNA virus used in canine research will inform the development of human cancer therapies, could revolutionize approach to personalized medicine for cancer treatment Gen9, a pioneer in the development of scalable technologies for synthesizing and assembling DNA, in partnership with Auburn University and Autodesk, today announced the successful manufacture of a synthetic viral genome […]
Annual Dougie MacIntire Celebration of Life set for Nov. 6
On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m., many will gather at the College of Veterinary Medicine for the annual Dougie MacIntire Celebration of Life, a special event which celebrates companion animals at the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital who beat the odds and survived critical conditions. “We want to bring the animals back that beat […]
Veterinary Referral Center Cornerstone of Auburn Educational Complex in Gulf Shores
A veterinary medical referral center to be operated by the College of Veterinary Medicine will be the centerpiece of the Auburn Education Complex in Gulf Shores, a 24,000-square-foot facility that will serve as an academic satellite complex for Auburn and a resource for Gulf Coast veterinarians and residents. Auburn University and the City of Gulf […]
Technicians Play Important Role in Teaching Hospital & Veterinary Practice
Veterinary technicians may be the unsung heroes of most any veterinary practice, stepping in and handling a multitude of workplace tasks, and doing so without most understanding their work or the experience and education required. Oct. 16-22 marks the 23rd National Veterinary Technician Week, and at the College of Veterinary Medicine, vet techs are valuable […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Holding Women’s Leadership Workshop Oct. 29
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a one-day Women’s Leadership Development conference for students, graduate students and faculty on Saturday, Oct. 29. The conference is open to students and faculty from both Tuskegee and Auburn University’s Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Auburn University students enrolled in medical curriculums. Dr. Stacy Pritt, vice president […]
Students Recognized at Life of the College Awards
Several veterinary students were recently recognized for their achievements at the 2016 Life of the College Awards. The awards recognize students’ scholarly work, research accomplishments, business aptitude, promotion of the human-animal bond and altruistic service to the college, faculty and fellow students. “We are pleased to have an awards ceremony early in the fall semester […]
Researchers Working Toward Clinical Trial in Treatment of Fatal Disease
A potential cure for the fatal disease GM1 gangliosidosis, which is nearing clinical trials next year, could one day also be used to treat more commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson. Dr. Doug Martin, a research scientist at the Scott-Ritchey Research Center at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, says the gene therapy […]
Eufaula Veterinarian Kicks Off #CureGM1 to Support AU Research; Porter Heatherly
A Eufaula veterinary family is helping to kick off a social media campaign — #CureGM1 — to inform the public about a fatal disease and raise money to support research for a cure at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jim ’83 and Anne ’80 Gardner, who own Gardner Animal Hospital in Eufaula, learned through […]
Pit Bull Puppy Makes Miraculous Recovery; Featured in Billboard
At Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, many clients become family. That is exactly what happened when Frida Honeybee, a 13-week-old female pit bull, came through the doors of the Emergency and Critical Care Service at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital in May earlier this year. Frida was in critical condition […]
Emergency and Critical Care Service earns Veterinary Trauma Center designation
The American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, or ACVECC, has designated Auburn University’s Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital as a Veterinary Trauma Center, making it the only recognized 24/7 veterinary trauma center in the Southeast. The veterinary trauma center designation is part of an effort by the ACVECC Veterinary Committee on Trauma to […]
Southeastern Raptor Center to Auction Eagle Gameday Sets
The Southeastern Raptor Center is giving fans the opportunity to own a little piece of the Southeastern Conference’s greatest pregame tradition – the flight of the eagle – by bidding on the eagle’s jess and lure used each week. The Southeastern Raptor Center will launch its annual online auction Thursday, Sept. 1 for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jess […]
Veterinary Students Collecting Money for Louisiana Flood Animals, Victims
Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students are helping out colleagues and victims of the historic flooding in south Louisiana by collecting gift cards and monetary donations to send to the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary students Allison Siu, a second-year student from Louisville, Ky., and Christa Ray, a third-year student from Chelsea, […]
Standing CT machine puts horse on road to recovery
Abby, a five-year-old chestnut thoroughbred mare, is known for being accident prone and a “professional patient” as described by her owner Christy Abernathy. When Abby had a knee injury gone wrong coupled with suspicious nasal drainage, Abernathy thought it was something Abby could handle. However, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine radiologists, using the standing […]
Football, Fans & Feathers Raptor Show Fridays before Home Football Games
One of Auburn University’s most popular fall programs returns to offer fans the opportunity to see a raptor show and flight demonstration — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers educational programs will be held each Friday before home football games. This year, eight shows will coincide with home football games, giving fans the […]
Auburn Veterinary Students Gain Experience Over Summer
As students returned this week for the 125th year of classes of veterinary medicine at Auburn University, they were asked the age-old question: what did you do on your summer break? The answers are not typical of college students, and reflect their commitment to education and the profession: they volunteered, held internships and jobs that […]
Auburn Veterinary Medicine, UAB Offering DVM + MPH Dual Degree Option
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies has partnered with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Public Health to offer distance learning courses online for veterinary medicine students seeking to earn a master of public health while earning their DVM. Dr. Stephanie Ostrowski and Dr. Jim Wright in the […]
Veterinary Medicine Faculty Publish Third in Series of Equine Anatomy Guides
Faculty members from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine have published the third anatomy guide in a four-book series detailing equine anatomy. The book is titled, “Equine Anatomy Guide: The Head and Neck, an Illustrated Guide.” The book is authored by Dr. Mahmoud Mansour, professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, who […]
AUCVM students recognized at the National Society for Theriogenology Conference
Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students received awards and recognition at the National Society for Theriogenology during its annual conference in Asheville, N.C. in July. All veterinary students nationwide were invited to submit an abstract about a theriogenology case and the top six presentations were invited to present in front of an international audience at […]
Employees Honored during 8th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that employees set the culture and tone of the team. He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]
Bartlett Scholars Program Established at Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
An estate gift from Dr. H. B. “Woody” Bartlett ‘64 will establish the Bartlett Scholars Program at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing scholarships for deserving veterinary professional and graduate students. The Haywood Bellingrath Bartlett Educational Endowment will support in perpetuity the Bartlett Scholars Program to recruit and educate students with a demonstrated […]
Dog with Laryngeal Paralysis Gets a Second Chance at Life
When Merlin, a 10-year-old golden retriever, was found lying on the ground struggling to breathe during a routine walk with his owners, they feared the worst. Their primary veterinarian in Columbus, Ga. told them their beloved pet might not make it and immediately recommended the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to arriving at […]
Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Bald Eagle at Lake Guntersville July 9
A Bald Eagle rehabilitated by the Southeastern Raptor Center will be released back into the wild on Saturday, July 9, at Lake Guntersville State Park. The immature eagle was delivered to the SRC, a division of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, last January with a fracture scapula, was treated conservatively without surgery, and […]
CVM Holds International Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course
The 25th annual international Descriptive Veterinary Pathology course was held at the College of Veterinary Medicine June 20-25, with participants from as far as South Africa to participate in active learning exercises and take mock gross and histopathology exams. The conference, part of the Charles Louis Davis and Samuel Wesley Thompson DVM Foundation, had attendees […]
Auburn Veterinarian Offers Insight into Warning Signs of Heat Stress in Animals
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. Dr. Kendon Kuo, an emergency and critical care faculty clinician in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, offers […]
Research Study Shows Benefit of Dietary Supplement on Heat-Stress Symptoms
According to a new study conducted by College of Veterinary Medicine researchers, EpiCor fermentate, manufactured by Embria Health Sciences, not only helped to significantly reduce the likelihood of damage to gut lining caused by heat stress, but also showed gut health benefits without heat stress. The new study was published in the Journal of Thermal Biology. “This […]
Standing CT Machine Assisting in Diagnosing Complex Diseases in Large Animals
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s addition of standing CT machine — one of a handful in the U.S. — is allowing veterinarians to more accurately diagnose and treat complex diseases in the neck and skull of equine patients. For radiology and equine faculty, this advanced diagnostic tool has already proven to be a […]
Avian and Exotic Service treats Ferret with Life-Threatening Condition
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
Updated June 9, 2016 with information and photos 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. All but one of the puppies survived the April 28 caesarean delivery by a multidisciplinary team […]
Dog with Degenerative Disease Continues to Inspire
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. This sassy, love-for-life dog, who a year ago was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is thriving, according to Liz Hodson, a […]
Duck Fully Recovered Following Surgery to Remove Penny
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Max, as […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Has Advice for Those Who Find Orphan Birds
Spring in the South means that if you spend time outdoors, you may find a baby bird who is unable to fly well or abandoned by its parents. While we might think the bird is an orphan, Southeastern Raptor Center staff says that might not be the case. It’s not always correct to assume an […]
Dr. Perryman F. Mobley, III received the El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Medicine for his dedicated and significant body of work in the food animal practice. The Shorterville, Ala., resident was presented the award during the college’s 109th Annual Conference. Dr. Mobley earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine at Auburn University in […]
Outstanding Faculty Recognized by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored four faculty with top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teachers in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists. “The faculty honored are truly outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators and are exemplars of the numerous dedicated faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine,” said […]
109th Annual Conference Set for March 31-April 2
The 109th Annual Conference at the College of Veterinary Medicine, where professionals in the veterinary field reunite for continuing education, reunions, and fellowship, is set for March 31-April 2 on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. This year’s keynote topic is “The Changing Face of Veterinary Medicine.” Kris Street, the college’s continuing education coordinator, and […]
Veterinary Students Honored at Clinical Awards Ceremony
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service, and clinical medicine. A total of 32 awards were distributed in February at the completion of the student’s year of clinical education, which provides student hands-on animal healthcare […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Begin Preceptorships
The College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2016 will spend the remaining weeks of their education under the supervision of veterinarians around the world, gaining real-world experience in their chosen disciplines. The eight-week preceptorship allows students to apply what they have learned in classrooms, laboratories, and clinical rotations. The 116-students in the class have chosen […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Set for April 16
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House is set for April 16, a more than 30-year tradition to showcase the variety of educational opportunities offered through the veterinary medical profession. Open House, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., will feature a variety of educational and fun activities for all ages on the college’s campus, located […]
Auburn Veterinarians Perform Surgery on Kentucky Derby Winner
Two College of Veterinary Medicine faculty were part of a medical team that performed surgery last month on Kentucky Derby winning horse War Emblem. Dr. Hui-Chu Lin, a professor of large animal anesthesia, and Glen Sellers, a clinical faculty member, were the anesthesia veterinarians participating the surgery to geld the championship horse. They were […]
Dr. van Ginkel Remembered for Commitment to Education, Research
Dr. Frederik W. van Ginkel, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is being remembered for his tireless efforts to advance the research and graduate instruction missions of Auburn University. Dr. van Ginkel, 59, died Feb. 20 at his home in Auburn. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 26th, at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral home […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Welcomes Second Theriogenology Resident
Dr. Carla Barstow has been named as the recipient of the American Kennel Club/Theriogenology Foundation Companion Animal Residency in Theriogenology at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Auburn is one of four veterinary medicine colleges nationally to receive a companion animal residency. In addition to Auburn, programs were funded at North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University […]
Chilean Delegation Visits the CVM
The Honorable Juan Gabriel Valdés, ambassador of Chile to the United States, visited the College of Veterinary Medicine recently, meeting with university officials to review and propose expansion of the College’s successful exchange program with veterinary colleges in Chile, most notably Austral University in Valdivia. The exchange program, founded and coordinated by Haroldo Toro, a […]
New CT Machine Enables Radiology Service to Provide Better Care
A new computed tomography scanner in the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is enabling clinicians to provide better care to animals and support to other services in the teaching hospital. “The implications for using CT are very widespread, so it does get a lot of use,” said Dr. […]
Feline Diabetes Researcher to Present Findings at Boshell Research Day Feb. 26
Dr. Emily Graff doesn’t think about cats the same way as most people. Although she sees them as loving companions, Dr. Graff understands that cats can be a gateway to better understanding diabetes. A post-doctoral fellow at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Graff heads a research project to understand obesity and diabetes […]
Auburn’s Eagles Participate in Colorado Wind Technology Research
The Auburn University eagles, trainers and a veterinarian are in the Colorado Rockies participating in research to help the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory develop a radar system to prevent bird strikes in wind turbines Golden Eagle Nova (War Eagle VII) and Bald eagle Spirit are participating in strategic flights at the […]
Neurology and Neurosurgery Service Offering Stereotactic Surgery
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service in the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is offering stereotactic surgery to treat animals with brain disease, one of the few veterinary teaching hospitals to do so. Dr. Amanda Taylor, an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and clinician of the […]
Auburn Large Animal Teaching Hospital Accepting UGA’s Equine Patients
In response to the closure of the University of Georgia Large Animal Teaching Hospital due to quarantine for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) exposure, the J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting referral cases from veterinarians and clients needing care for their horses. The University of Georgia is […]
Class of 2017 Receive White Coats in College Ceremony
Students in their third year of professional education at the College of Veterinary Medicine received their White Coats in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 30. For the 120-member Class of 2017, the ceremony acknowledges a point of transition from classroom study to clinical work. To watch the recorded program, click here. To view more photographs, […]
Oncology Service Offering Clinical Trial for Osteosarcoma
The Oncology Service of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a clinical trial to treat osteosarcoma in dogs. The trial involves the administration of the drug Rapamycin, which has shown success in halting the spread of cancer. This clinical trial is part of a multi-institutional effort […]
Dog with Degenerative Disease Continues to Inspire
A 12-year-old Boxer suffering from a progressive spinal cord disease is on his feet thanks to the dedication of his owners and the physical rehabilitation he is receiving at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. Last April, Bailey was referred to the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital after months of […]
Nominations Being Accepted for Bailey Distinguished Alumnus Awards; Young Achiever Awards
Nominations are open for two awards given to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine alumni that recognize early career success and lifetime achievement. The Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award is given each year to alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievements to the veterinary profession. The recipients are to be honored in May during […]
9th Annual Boshell Research Day Feb. 26 Showcases Diabetes Research
The 9th Annual Boshell Research Day, which showcases research in the fields of diabetes and metabolic disease research, will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The conference brings together experts in the fields of diabetes and metabolic disease research to present current topics related to […]
Emergency and Critical Care Service Earns Level I Certification
The Emergency and Critical Care Service in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has earned a Level I rating by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, the highest rating that can be awarded to a veterinary emergency and critical care facility. It is […]
Bartlett Ranch Puts CVM Students in Real Field Environment
When someone mentions ranch, it conjures up images of the West. That is only if you are unfamiliar with Dr. H.B. “Woody” Bartlett ’64. Dr. Bartlett, owns Bartlett Ranch, comprised of three properties located in Alabama, Texas and Wyoming, totaling almost 90,000 acres. His original Flying “B” Ranch in Pike Road, just east of Montgomery, was […]
Human Pacemaker Giving Older Dogs like Joe a New ‘Leash’ on Life
Older dogs with slowing hearts are getting a new ‘leash’ on life at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where advanced technology and new treatment protocols have created an emerging cardiology program. Dr. SeungWoo Jung, assistant professor and clinician in the Cardiology Services of the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, recently placed […]
Coleman Recipient of Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence
Elaine Coleman, an associate professor in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of two recipients of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Jeffrey Katz, Alumni Professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts, is the other recipient of this prestigious award. Dr. Katz’s […]
Registration Open for Vet Camp 2016 Summer Program
Online registration for the 2016 Vet Camp – one of Auburn University’s most popular academic and enrichment programs – is open and accepting submissions. These camps are highly competitive and receive a large number of applicants for each program. Students and parents are encouraged to check out camp details if students have a serious interest […]
College Alumna Receives 2015 Master Thesis Award
Dr. Jacqueline Gimmler, who recently completed a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected to receive a 2015 Master’s Thesis Award by Auburn University. Dr. Gimmler was one of six across the university to receive the award. Her thesis was on “Determining canine skin concentrations of terbinafine […]
Veterinarians Connect with the College through the Practitioner Sabbatical Program
Dr. Lynn Hagood isn’t letting the fact that he earned his DVM from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 stop him from continuing to learn and grow as a veterinarian. A general practitioner at North Florida Animal Hospital, in Tallahassee, Fla., Dr. Hagood has a particular interest in oncology. In order to learn […]
UC-Berkeley Biologist to Speak as Juan Gilbert Lecturer Nov. 19
Nationally respected biologist Dr. Tyrone Hayes will deliver the Juan Gilbert Distinguished Lecturer address on Thursday, Nov. 19, as a guest of Auburn University’s Black Graduate and Professional Students Association. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Education Center Overton Auditorium. His lecture, “Silent Spring to Silent […]
Newly Hired Psychologist Dedicated to Helping Veterinary Students
The veterinary medical profession can be stressful for students as they experience the academic rigors of the program and transition into roles as young veterinarians. To ensure that Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students have all the tools they need to be successful students and professionals, the college recently appointed Dr. Kathryn Bieri as […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Researchers Seek Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Bruce Smith’s guiding philosophy in the work he does is simple: he wants his patients to die with their cancer, not from cancer. And while curing cancer is not right around the corner, what researchers at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine want is to help their veterinary patients live longer, with hope […]
Former Auburn Cheerleader Carries the War Eagle Spirit in Veterinary Medicine
When a cheer or an extra dose of Auburn spirit is needed at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Pete Velotas is the man to call. Velotas, a fourth-year veterinary student and Birmingham native, is a former member of the Auburn University Cheerleading squad. Velotas got his start in both of his passions during high school. “I […]
College Celebrates Phi Zeta Research Day Nov. 4
Phi Zeta Research Day, to showcase and recognize the research efforts of veterinary students, graduate students, post-graduates and faculty, will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although the day-long event is geared towards veterinary students and researchers, it is open to the public. “We use Phi Zeta Day to […]
Practice Management Rotation Prepares Veterinary Students to Be Successful in Business
The Practice Management Rotation at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is unique among the clinical rotations that students complete during their final year of veterinary education. Rather than medical or scientific skills, the rotation curriculum is centered on preparing students to understand and potentially manage the business side of veterinary practice. Ethan Dawe, an […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Service Prepares for “Focus on the Foal” Nov. 7
Registration is open for an educational seminar for equine enthusiasts and veterinarians, followed by a horse auction at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Admission is free and offers three hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians, pending approval […]
Manager of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canine Training Centre to Visit
Staff Sergeant Patrick MacIsaac, manager of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, will visit the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine this month to observe and learn about the college’s Canine Performance Sciences Program. MacIsaac will evaluate CPS’ training and research activities and tour facilities, and observe the Vapor Wake® canine teams […]
College Recognizes Staff During Veterinary Technician Week
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is fortunate to count some of the finest technicians in the veterinary world among its employees in the teaching hospital, and this week is celebrating some of its hardest working and most devoted practitioners. Since 1993, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has celebrated National Veterinary Technician […]
Dr. Dan Givens, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was one of three Auburn University faculty selected to hone their leadership skills through a professional development program as 2015-16 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. Across the SEC, only 50 faculty and administrators were chosen. Auburn’s other fellows included Magdalena […]
Teaching Hospital’s Oncology Service Offers New Options for Cancer Treatment
Treatment for pets with cancer has many similarities with human cancer treatment, now more so that new drug therapies are available for animal patients. The Oncology Service in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has expanded its treatment options to include these new drugs […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Receive Distinction with AABP
Two Auburn University veterinary students earned national academic scholarships from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners – Zoetis Scholarship Program for their scholarly accomplishments. Lauren Scruggs, of Auburn, Ala., and Kathleen Morriss, of Junction, Texas, both fourth-year Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine students, were awarded $5,000 scholarships at the 48th annual meeting of the AABP in New Orleans. Nationally, 17 students […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Earn Promotion; Tenure
Five College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were promoted and/or granted tenure effective Oct. 1. Earning promotions to professor were Dr. Julie Gard and Dr. Paul Walz. Earning tenure and promotion were: Dr. Doug Martin, professor; Dr. Thomas Passler, associate professor; and Dr. Robyn Wilborn, associate professor. “We are very proud of the professional accomplishments […]
Veterinary Medicine Bringing ‘Our Oath in Action’ to Ag Roundup Oct. 3
College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty will be putting ‘Our Oath in Action’ at the 2015 Fall Roundup and Taste of Alabama Agriculture on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Auburn University campus. The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are joining with the College of Veterinary Medicine to participate in […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Library Adds E-Books Thanks to Endowment Fund
The Charles Allen Cary Veterinary Medical Library at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently expanded its catalog with 65 e-books purchased through the College of Veterinary Medicine Library Endowment. Rob Buchanan, head of the Cary Library, said that this is the first major purchase of e-books and was only possible because of the funds […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Receive High Honors at Conference
Four students from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently attended the annual meeting of the Society for Theriogenology, and received high praise in all of the conference’s national competitions. Read more to learn how Auburn’s students excelled at the conference, and the opportunities the conference had to offer them.
Southeastern Raptor Center to Release Rehabilitated Owls Sept. 25 in Auburn
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
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
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
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 Receive Recognition at Life of the College Awards
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Young Bald Eagle to be Released Aug. 15 in Tift County, Ga.
The Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with Georgia Wildlife Rescue Association, will release a juvenile bald eagle Saturday, Aug.15, in Tift County, Georgia. The release will take place at 2 p.m. EST at Paradise Public Fishing Area, 536 Paradise Dr. in Enigma, Ga. The bald eagle, believed to be two-to-three years old, was brought to the […]
Descendant of College’s First Dean Graduates
To hear Cary Clark talk about becoming a veterinarian, you would get the impression that it was the most natural thing in the world. Many people love animals and want to care for them, but when your great great-grandfather was the first dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, it becomes a family […]
Class of 2019 Begins 123rd year of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2019 joined fellow veterinary students with the start of fall classes on Monday, Aug. 10, one week ahead of students on Auburn’s main campus. The 120-member first-year class is majority women, which is the national trend in veterinary medicine, and includes 91 women, and 29 men. […]
Employees Recognized during 7th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that “employees set the culture and tone of the team.” He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]
Merial Summer Scholars Present Research Projects
The Merial Summer Scholars program introduces students to hypothesis-driven research, guided by a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The 17 scholars recently presented their research findings to their peers and mentors, and seven went on to present at the National Symposium.
Public Health Minor Offers Opportunity to Explore Diverse Fields of Medical Care
The Public Health Minor offered at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine offers students the chance to explore the many opportunities in the broad field of health care, and strengthen their chances of employment. Read more to learn about the minor, and how you can take advantage of these excellent courses.
Doctoral Candidate Gives Presentation at Reproduction Conference
Doctoral candidate India Napier recently presented a poster on her research at the Society for the Study of Reproduction international conference. Her research focuses on preventing feral cats from spreading the disease to other animals and people. Read more to learn about this extraordinary young woman’s experience and the importance of her work at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dachshund Near Death Now on Mend
Bella came to the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital near death due to a skin parasite and medication reaction. A team of Auburn veterinarians reacted quickly, took a big risk, and saved Bella’s life.
College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Emeritus Receives AVMA Award
Dean Emeritus Dr. John Thomas Vaughan was recently awarded the AVMA Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Vaughan was the fifth dean of the college, serving from 1977 to 1995. Read more to learn about the life of this extraordinary man, whose impact is felt not only at the College of Veterinary Medicine, but the entire veterinary profession.
College of Veterinary Medicine Students Host Race to End Alzheimer’s
The student organization SCAVMA will is hosting “Tails and Trails” Aug. 22, a 5K race and 1-Mile fun run to raise money to help put an end to Alzheimer’s. Read more to learn about the race, and to register to run.
DVM Student Receives Prestigious Equine Award
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Veterinary Medicine Commencement set for Ceremony May 5
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 113 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 108th commencement on Tuesday, May 5. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 12 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and six candidates will be awarded the Doctor of […]
Veterinary Medicine Professor Works with Kentucky Derby Trainer in Hoof Research
Dr. Debra Taylor recently returned from a trip to Dubai as part of her research into horse hooves, which could have significant impact on the training and care of future Kentucky Derby horses. Read more to see why this research could have a major impact on thoroughbred racing.
Partnership Provides Veterinary Students with Additional Hands-on Experiences
The College of Veterinary Medicine has added an elective clinical rotation through a new educational partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Dr. Brandon Cash, owner of Alabama Shelter Veterinarians, P.C. Third-year veterinary students can choose to spend a two-week rotation providing medical services under the supervision of veterinarians and staff of the Alabama […]
Veterinary Medicine Students Named Outstanding Master’s Students at Auburn
Two College of Veterinary Medicine graduate students have been selected as Outstanding Master’s Students at Auburn University. Continue reading to learn about their achievement, and why what they do has made such an impact.
Neurological Laboratory Demonstration
Dr. Elaine Coleman, with her husband Dr. Dale Coleman, took advantage of a break in the rainy weather to be in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dog Bone Park to demonstrate a neurological exam on their dog, Milo, to first-year DVM students taking the neurology laboratory course. Dr. Elaine Coleman, an associate professor of veterinary anatomy and neuroscience, […]
Outstanding Young Alumni Recognized
Four of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s outstanding alumni were recently honored with 2015 Young Achiever Awards, signifying their success in the first 10 years of their professional careers. These alumni were recognized among their peers for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding community service and in the advancement of animal health. The awards […]
Preparing Your Pet for Allergy Season
Allergy season is in full swing, and what you may not realize is that your pet may be suffering too. Read more to learn about animal allergies and what you can do to help your pet get through allergy season.
Merial Summer Scholars Program Students Announced
Veterinary students selected for prestigious summer research program.
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, April 18, opening its facilities to the public to showcase the variety of professional opportunities available and allow people to learn more about animal care and health. The free student-organized event, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., features a variety of […]
Veterinary Family Mourns Passing of Dr. Robert Carson
The College of Veterinary Medicine family mourns the passing of Dr. Robert Carson, ’73, a legendary food animal veterinarian who recently retired from the CVM after 36 years of teaching and research. We celebrate his knowledge, compassion and quick wit he shared with thousands of Auburn-trained veterinarians and colleagues around the nation. He will be missed. […]
College of Veterinary Medicine Seniors Begin Eight Week Preceptorship
The Class of 2015 at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently began their preceptorship, an eight-week long period spent working under a veterinarian at a practice of their choosing. Read more to learn what a preceptorship entails and how it prepares students for the challenges they will meet as they graduate and receive their DVM.
College of Veterinary Medicine’s 108th Annual Conference Combines Education and Reunions
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will be holding its 108th Annual Conference from 26-28th March this year. Read more to learn about keynote speakers, class reunions being held, and how to register.
Auburn Using Social Media to Fund GM1 Research
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Auburn University Foundation are using social media to raise funds for GM1 research and give hope to families like the Heatherlys, whose son, Porter, has GM1. Read more to learn about the research, Porter, and how you can give hope.
Collaborative Agreement Announed to Enhance Development of GM1 Treatment
The College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Lysogene to fight GM1-gangliosidosis. Read more to learn about this important research that is seeking a cure for this disease, which is always fatal to those afflicated.
Treatment Allows Cat to Finally be a Mother
Tigress the cat had already had three litters, but a medical condition prevented her from successfully nursing her kittens. Read more to learn how our veterinary faculty enabled her to finally become a mother of three.
