Nitrate toxicity in a herd of cattle By Will Sims, DVM, MS A producer reported a sudden death loss of six head of cattle. Two of the animals were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy to … [Read more...]
Collaborating inside the lab: Videoconferencing in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak
In the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak, real-time communication with state, federal, and other animal health entities is imperative. Although technology, such as videoconferencing, exists that would allow collaboration with agencies … [Read more...]
Leptospira (FA) test retired
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory will no longer offer Leptospira (FA). As an alternative, TVMDL offers Leptospira Spp. (qPCR). Test: Leptospira Spp. (qPCR) Price: $25 Turnaround: This test is … [Read more...]
Disseminated histoplasmosis in a domestic feline
Disseminated histoplasmosis in a domestic feline By Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM and Barbara Lewis, DVM, PhD, DACVP Bone biopsy specimens taken from an adult male castrated domestic feline were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical … [Read more...]
Reminder: Texas Trichomoniasis Program Updates
Updates to the testing protocols for the Texas Trichomoniasis Program will go into effect on Friday, June 15th. The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is … [Read more...]
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in feeder cattle
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in feeder cattle Jessie Monday DVM, MS & R.G. Helman, DVM, MA, PhD, DACVP A veterinarian was investigating the cause of increased non-respiratory disease mortalities in beef feeder cattle. The cattle were 100-200 days … [Read more...]
Feline Osteosarcoma
Feline Osteosarcoma By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A small piece of carpal bone from an eight-year-old domestic short haired cat (DSH) was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for histopathology. The provided … [Read more...]
Mastitis qPCR Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of the Mastitis qPCR panel to our test catalog. As the dairy industry in Texas continues to expand, TVMDL is excited to offer producers a panel to … [Read more...]
Burn-pile leads to arsenic poisoning
Burn-pile leads to arsenic poisoning By Cat Barr, PhD Fifteen crossbred calves were placed in a pasture with a burn-pile. The day after they were provided with Johnson grass hay, one calf was found dead. Two days later, three calves were walking … [Read more...]
Threadworms found in Chukar partridges
Threadworms found in Chukar partridges By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, Gonzales Resident Director With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...]
Texas Trichomoniasis Program testing protocols updated
The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is left to accomplish. The program is administered by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) with testing conducted … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Liver Trace Mineral Panel (referral) and Lead Tissue test (referral)
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer the Liver Trace Mineral Panel or the Lead Tissue test. With the implementation of inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) … [Read more...]
Chlamydia in birds
Chlamydia in birds By Sandy Rodgers, Serology Section Head 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 … [Read more...]
Cytauxzoon felis in a cat
Cytauxzoon felis in a cat By Eric Snook, DVM, PhD 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 … [Read more...]
Testicular Coccidioidomycosis in a Dog
Testicular Coccidioidomycosis in a Dog By Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD 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 … [Read more...]
Dracunculus insignis in a Texas cat
Dracunculus insignisin a Texas cat By Mindy Borst, LVT and Thomas Craig, DVM, PhD, DACVM With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...]
Piccione set to present over digital cytology services at canine conference
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, is set to present a wet lab over the use of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) digital cytology services. Hosted by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical … [Read more...]
Multiple parasites discovered in west Texas cougar
Multiple parasites discovered in west Texas cougar By Barb Lewis, DVM, MS, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness … [Read more...]
Digital cytology submission option added to TVMDL Mobile app
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to announce a new update to our TVMDL mobile phone app. Clients will now have the ability to submit microscopic images through the app for digital cytology … [Read more...]
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL By Andés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, PhD 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 … [Read more...]
Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail
Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Franklin Lopez, DVM, MS, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these … [Read more...]
Piccione graduates from 2018 Group Leadership Forum
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Clinical Pathology Section Head recently graduated from the 2017 Group Leadership Forum (GLF). Developed by the Texas A&M Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, the GLF prepares participants … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds mineral panels for feed and tissue samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a new mineral panel, as well as individual metal tests, for feed and tissue. Minerals are measured in liver tissue using inductively coupled … [Read more...]
Tick-borne disease in a dog with no known history of ticks
Tick-borne disease in a dog with no known history of ticks By Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...]
Listeriosis in a feed yard steer
Listeriosis in a feed yard steer By William Gilmore, DVM, PhD 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 … [Read more...]
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