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Paws or claws? Uncovering veterinary ‘cattitudes’ to provide better care
Getting to know someone usually starts with the basics. What kind of movies are they into? Are they an early bird or a night owl? Or the ever-polarizing question: cats or dogs? For ages, people have tied their identities to whether they prefer paws or claws. But what about veterinarians? Do clinicians who care for our furry friends have preferences, too?
Precision, practice and 1,400-pound patients: CVM palpation team builds on championship legacy
As expected, members of one of Auburn University’s most prolific championship-winning teams devote considerable time to their craft. They often awaken when it’s still dark outside and train through the thick summer humidity and numbing winter chill. Like their counterparts in intercollegiate sports, they aren’t afraid to get dirty in pursuit of excellence. A few key factors differentiate these Auburn competitors from their peers in football, basketball, baseball or gymnastics, however.
Why a Crate Matters: How We Safely Transport Raptors to Your Community
When our ambassador birds travel throughout our community, and communities all throughout Alabama and Georgia., their journey begins the same way: with a secure, safe, and familiar travel crate.
CVM Tiger Giving Day projects emphasize innovation, Auburn spirit
Auburn University’s upcoming Tiger Giving Day features a pair of College of Veterinary Medicine projects that connect to “Innovation & the Auburn Spirit.” During the annual 24-hour giving extravaganza on Wednesday, March 25, members of the Auburn Family can support the CVM Blood Bank’s efforts to maximize the life-saving potential of its donor dogs and the Auburn University Raptor Center’s efforts to provide safe transit for its feathered ambassadors.
Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun
Vet Fest, a family-friendly event hosted by Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Wire Road campus. Focused on STEM and veterinary educational programming, this free event is open to all ages for live animal encounters, hands-on experiences and more.
From Auburn to the Arctic: Veterinary medicine at minus-60
Having competed in marathons and triathlons, Dr. Mary Beth Hannon respects the interplay between proper training, nutrition and sports medicine in athletic performance. As a professor of practice in the College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on small animal emergency medicine, Hannon has applied her clinical skills and knowledge of endurance sports to help a unique group of four-legged athletes in one of the most extreme competitive environments imaginable.
A major mile marker: Class of 2027 earns white coats
Before enrolling at Auburn to pursue her DVM, Abigail Gaston had heard of veterinary school being compared to a marathon. After three years of rigorous coursework, she has decided a new description is in order. “Now, I think it’s more like one of those 100-mile cross country races that you’ve got to be absolutely insane to sign up for,” joked Gaston, the Class of 2027 president from Guntersville, Ala.
Freya – Eurasian Eagle Owl Freya, a Eurasian Eagle Owl, was bred in human care specifically for ambassador work and joined the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2023. As a nonnative species, she offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about one of the world’s largest and most powerful owl species not found naturally in North […]
Onyz – Verreaux’s Eagle Onyx, a Verreaux’s Eagle, joined the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2023 after being captive bred specifically for ambassador work. Hatched the same year, he has grown up in human care and is becoming increasingly confident in his role as one of our most unique educational partners. As a nonnative species […]
Pyro – Aplomado Falcon Pyro, an Aplomado Falcon, joined the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2023 after being captive bred specifically for ambassador work. Unlike many of our native raptors, Aplomado Falcons are not naturally found in Alabama, they are native to the grasslands and open deserts of the American Southwest, Mexico, and parts of Central […]