The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Anguiano awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match
When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Malcolm Delovio, PhD A two-year-old mixed breed dog was presented to their veterinarian for an inability to lose weight and mild hair loss. Blood was collected and serum was … [Read more...] about When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match
Cryptosporidiosis in cattle
Cryptosporidiosis in cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM and Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP A seven-day-old angus bull calf with a history of diarrhea was necropsied by the submitting veterinarian. The small intestine, liver, kidney and the lymph node were … [Read more...] about Cryptosporidiosis in cattle
TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Director's Excellence Awards. Click each recipient's name to learn more about them. Administrative Category Maritza Anguiano, … [Read more...] about TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recognizes employees for their years of service to the agency. This year, the agency recognized 13 employees who have served TVMDL a combined 210 years. Please join … [Read more...] about TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
Harrell recognized as 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipient
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Harrell recognized as 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipient
Pfeifer awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Pfeifer awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Delgado named 2020 Director’s Excellence Award winner
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Delgado named 2020 Director’s Excellence Award winner
Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Cubero awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Cubero awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Schroeder named winner of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Schroeder named winner of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Lovell named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Lovell named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Gillis recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Gillis recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
On December 31, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory was alerted to a pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The pet food manufacturer, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., issued a voluntary recall for nine lots of Sportmix … [Read more...] about Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
The United States’ poultry industry continues to be a critical part of the nation’s food supply. Although biosafety measures and surveillance testing have improved in recent decades, the multibillion-dollar industry is still facing a constant threat … [Read more...] about TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
Due to inclement road and weather conditions, TVMDL's College Station laboratory and Center laboratory will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12. At this time, TVMDL's Gonzales and Canyon laboratories are expected to operate under normal business … [Read more...] about TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, TVMDL in College Station will operate on a two hour delay, with a 10 a.m. start on Monday, January 11. TVMDL in Canyon will operate on a one hour delay with a 9 a.m. start on Monday, January … [Read more...] about Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Director's Excellence Award. Each year, TVMDL recognizes individuals who exemplify service to the agency through quality assurance, … [Read more...] about TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Starting January 11, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the Crossmatch test. Requests for this test have remained consistently low. Additionally, due to the urgent nature of results, this test is best … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers a variety of diagnostic tests that may be used as part of the breeding soundness examination of a mare. In addition to bacterial culture, TVMDL also offers a uterine biopsy and … [Read more...] about Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL
TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has received notice of a dog and cat pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The brand affected is marketed as Sportmix, produced by Midwestern Pet Food. This brand is … [Read more...] about TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM recently earned a board-certification through the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM) in bacteriology and mycology. Paul joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Anatomic Pathology Section Head Gabe Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of team that recently published an article in the Journal of Comparative Pathology. The article covers systemic … [Read more...] about Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Zinc contamination in serum samples
Zinc contamination in serum samples Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section performed zinc testing on a small set of paired samples. Prior to testing, blood … [Read more...] about Zinc contamination in serum samples