Public and One Health Frequently Asked Questions

Public and One Health (PAOH) Frequently Asked Questions

Alumna Pushes for Positive Change Through One Health

For Dr. Shaina Craige, a 2018 alumna of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, positive, proactive change in the world of veterinary and human health is more than a wish. It’s a passion that’s driven her work for the past six years.

Dr. Craige in the field

Blood Bank Donor Volunteers

Blood Bank Donor Volunteers These remarkable canine heroes are saving lives with each blood donation.  All our donors are beloved, healthy pets living in wonderful homes with their parents outside of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Help us spoil these heroes by choosing a sturdy toy from our Amazon wish list or picking your own to thank […]

J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital is now offering Animal Chiropractic services

Any animal may benefit from having a chiropractic adjustment, as it aids in supporting musculoskeletal and neurologic function. Gentle range of motion, traction and joint mobilization techniques and specific adjustments of areas of restriction or hypomobility may aid patients in restoring some joint motion, subsequent musculoskeletal movement and neurologic stimulation.

Horse receiving treatment

Neuroscience in One Health

Neuroscience Educators and Research in One Health The purpose of NEROH is to promote collaboration between researchers, educators, clinicians and stakeholders within Neuroscience and One Health disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research and innovative educational strategies while strengthening the college’s commitment to One Health. Events Next Meeting PIE DAY! March 14, 2024 12 p.m. Central via […]

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine researcher developing novel immunotherapies to treat canine cancer with potential to improve human cancer therapeutics

Throughout their careers, veterinarians care for many canine cancer patients and witness the devastating effects of this disease. Dr. Maninder Sandey is among these ranks. His experience treating dogs with cancer has turned into a determination to learn more about how cancer works at the molecular level while finding better ways to treat it that could help both dogs and people.

Dr. Sandey

Summer Scholars Faculty Mentor Summaries

Summer Scholars Faculty Mentor Summaries Dr. Payal Agarwal: Exploration of different immunotherapy modalities in osteosarcoma.Osteosarcoma (OS) is a highly aggressive and metastatic bone malignancy that primarily affects children and young adults. The survival rates for patients with OS have not improved significantly over the past 20 years, especially for those with metastatic disease. Cancer Immunotherapy […]

Canine Hepatozoonosis

Canine Hepatozoonosis Hepatozoon canis gamont in a canine granulocyte. A blood smear of an infected dog was stained with Diff-Quick. Samples: Notes: Send all samples at room temperature, or preserved in sample buffer. Interpretation of PCR Results: Hepatozoon americanum/canis Canine hepatozoonosis is an emerging protozoal tick-borne disease of dogs that has been reported in the […]

Heartworm

Heartworm Adult heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) in the pulmonary artery of an infected dog. Such worms cause restrictions of the blood flow, and ultimately lead to congestive heart failure. Samples: Notes: Send all samples at room temperature, or preserved in sample buffer. Interpretation of PCR Results: Dirofilaria immitis/repens The nematode parasite Dirofilaria (D.) immitis occurs in […]

Salmonella spp.

Salmonella spp. Scanning electron micrograph of Salmonella spp. The flagellae are clearly visible. Samples: Notes: Send all samples at room temperature, preferably preserved in sample buffer. Interpretation of PCR Results: Salmonella Salmonella are motile, gram negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacilli of the bacterial family Enterobacteriaceae. The genus Salmonella is obligately pathogenic and is divided into five […]