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Giving Opportunities As the College of Veterinary Medicine continues to advance its mission of training the world’s next generation of veterinarians, discover breakthroughs in meaningful research and provide the best care possible for our clients and patients, our numerous programs and endeavors need your help to continue providing outstanding education and service. Current giving priorities […]
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College of Veterinary Medicine 2021-2026 Strategic Plan The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has a long and storied history dating back to its inception in 1892 and its establishment in 1907 as the first veterinary college in the South. More than 7,000 veterinarians and over 1,000 specialists and researchers received their training, certification, and […]
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?
Saving Rooster: A Foaling Season Success Story
Last spring, Katie Robinson and her Oldenburg colt, Rooster, learned just how complex the birth of a foal can be. Rooster was born prematurely and experienced significant complications shortly after birth. Thanks to the quick actions of his owner and his primary care veterinarian, Dr. Barbara Benhart, Rooster was referred to the Large Animal Teaching Hospital for intensive care treatment.
Independence – Bald Eagle Independence, known affectionately as Indy, came to the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2018 from a rehabilitation facility in Florida. She had been admitted there as a young Bald Eagle with a wing injury. Although the injury healed well, Indy imprinted on humans during her time in rehab, making her non-releasable. Today, she serves […]
Aurea – Golden Eagle Aurea, a Golden Eagle, came to the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2016 after being found near Selma, Alabama with an injury to her right wing. While the wing healed, the long-term effects left her unable to regain the stamina needed for sustained flight, and she was deemed non-releasable. Since then, Aurea has become a […]
Nova – Golden Eagle Nova, a Golden Eagle, came to the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2000 after being hatched at the Montgomery Zoo in 1999. Because he imprinted on humans early in life, he became non-releasable and transitioned into a lifelong role as an ambassador. Nova also holds a special place in Auburn history, he was the first […]
Pet Loss Grief Resources Our pets are part of the family, and losing any family member can be devastating. The loss of a pet changes our daily lives. It can be a difficult adjustment, and it’s okay to not be okay right now. For some, grief may lead them to seek counseling, choose to memorialize […]
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 […]