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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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Developing Novel Vaccines to Protect Poultry Against Infectious Bronchitis
Editor’s Note: The infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) of the Arkansas type is widespread and common in the U.S. poultry industry. It’s impact to the consumer is large as it causes the chicken to have a reduced feed conversion rate, lower weight gain, and it results in more rejects (condemnations) at slaughter. Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Clostridial diseases are caused by a bacteria called Clostridium and are commonly referred to as “blackleg”. These bacteria can live up to several years in soil, water, or decomposing plant and animal material. There are eight different types of clostridium that can be deadly to cattle.
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 […]
Southeastern Raptor Center Readying 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.
What do I do if I find an injured, orphaned or sick raptor? When spring arrives, an increase in the number of raptors, or birds of prey, “rescued” by well-meaning Good Samaritans also arrives. But do most of them really need rescuing, or are they better off being left where they are? The Auburn University […]
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. […]
