Kelly Brathwaite, a scientist from Barbados, recently trained with Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) staff to advance her knowledge of surveillance testing and identification of avian influenza viruses. Dr. Brathwaite is … [Read more...]
Dr. Will Sims joins TVMDL as Amarillo laboratory veterinary pathologist
On September 11, Will Sims, DVM, MS joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Amarillo as a veterinary pathologist. Previously from southwest Kansas, Dr. Sims worked on his family’s farm and funded his college … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds Comprehensive Calf Diarrhea Panel and Bovine Adult Diarrhea/Weight Loss Panel to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Comprehensive Calf Diarrhea Panel and Bovine Adult Diarrhea/Weight Loss Panel to our catalog of tests. TVMDL compiled diagnostic panels to … [Read more...]
TVMDL announces Glutamate Dehydrogense (GLDH) addition to chemistry profiles
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLDH) activity to the chemistry profiles offered for canine, bovine, equine, and avian species. Evaluation of GLDH … [Read more...]
Over-supplementation leads to selenium toxicity in calves
With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among veterinary and diagnostic communities. As part of the process for weaning, a … [Read more...]
Dr. Thomas Craig joins TVMDL as agency’s clinical parasitologist
On September 5, Thomas Craig, DVM, PhD, DACVM joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station location as the agency’s clinical parasitologist. Previously, all parasitology samples were referred to Dr. … [Read more...]
TVMDL experiencing shipping delays due to Hurricane Harvey
As the Texas gulf coast and Houston area begins recovery from Hurricane Harvey, TVMDL is still feeling the impact of the storm. While some courier services are operational again, we are still experiencing delays in receiving packages. The number of … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires fecal microscopy test
TVMDL's parasitology section will retire the fecal microscopy test, due to the overlap between fecal microscopy and fecal cytology tests. Starting September 1, fecal microscopy tests will be processed as fecal cytologies. Fecal cytology involves the … [Read more...]
Mobly joins TVMDL as communications specialist
On August 14, Mallory Mobly joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the communications specialist. Originally from northeast Texas, Mobly grew up participating in and promoting the livestock industry. In 2014, … [Read more...]
Viral-induced Shope fibroma diagnosed in rabbit
With 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL sees several unique cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to bring awareness to veterinary and diagnostic communities. A viral-induced Shope fibroma was diagnosed cytologically … [Read more...]
