Historical overview of anthrax in Texas’ livestock population (1974-2022) Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM Anthrax is caused by a gram positive, rod-shaped bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This is a spore forming bacteria that can persist in … [Read more...] about Historical overview of anthrax in Texas’ livestock population (1974-2022)
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College Station laboratory experiencing dropped calls
TVMDL's College Station laboratory is currently experiencing issues with our Microsoft Phone Service. Outbound calls can only be made intermittently and inbound or transferred calls may be dropped. These issues are part of a national outage at … [Read more...] about College Station laboratory experiencing dropped calls
Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
Hemorrhagic disease is a viral disease caused by either the epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus or the bluetongue virus. These viruses are closely related, but genetically distinct. In North America, hemorrhagic disease is seen primarily among … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
As Texas hits the middle of summer, many animal owners may be interested in testing for nitrates or cyanide. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) accepts biological samples such as ocular fluid, serum, or urine for … [Read more...] about Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
Kleinhenz joins Canyon laboratory as veterinary pathologist
On July 1, Katie Kleinhenz, DVM, MS, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Canyon as a veterinary pathologist. In 2002, Kleinhenz earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from The Ohio State University. … [Read more...] about Kleinhenz joins Canyon laboratory as veterinary pathologist
Thompson joins TVMDL Canyon as veterinary diagnostician
Alexis Thompson, DVM, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Canyon as the laboratory’s bovine veterinary diagnostician on July 10. Thompson graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s … [Read more...] about Thompson joins TVMDL Canyon as veterinary diagnostician
Juvenile lymphoma in an Angus calf
Juvenile lymphoma in an Angus Calf Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP and Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM A veterinarian was called to examine a 5-month-old Angus calf due to weight loss and lethargy. On physical examination the calf had a temperature … [Read more...] about Juvenile lymphoma in an Angus calf
West Nile virus: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
Late summer is when the West Nile virus (WNV) poses the greatest threat to the health of horses in the United States. It’s important for veterinarians to educate horse owners concerning the prevention, detection and accurate diagnose of WNV. Yearly, … [Read more...] about West Nile virus: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
TVMDL retires Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired the Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR due to a decline in test requests. Clients interested in an alternative test option may consider TVMDL's Cache Valley … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR
Mitigating the threat of zoonosis during sample shipment to TVMDL
Zoonotic diseases are transmitted between animals and humans and can pose a significant threat to human health. It’s critical for veterinary clinic staff and TVMDL employees to handle animal samples in a way that minimizes the threat of zoonotic … [Read more...] about Mitigating the threat of zoonosis during sample shipment to TVMDL
Dimitrov authors chapters in Merck Veterinary Manual over Newcastle disease
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Microbiology and Research and Develop, Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, recently authored two chapters in the Merck Veterinary Manual. His chapters cover a … [Read more...] about Dimitrov authors chapters in Merck Veterinary Manual over Newcastle disease
The passing of Dr. John Reagor, Veterinary Toxicologist Emeritus
John Reagor, PhD, Veterinary Toxicologist Emeritus, passed away on April 20. Reagor fervently served the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the agency’s toxicologist for 50 years. During his time at TVMDL he garnered … [Read more...] about The passing of Dr. John Reagor, Veterinary Toxicologist Emeritus
Too much (or too little) of a good thing: Thyroid disease testing at TVMDL
The thyroid gland serves an important function in the overall health of animals. However, it can also lead to a host of health issues if not functioning properly. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers several … [Read more...] about Too much (or too little) of a good thing: Thyroid disease testing at TVMDL
TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has added three panel options for clients interested in testing for heavy metals. Previously, TVMDL offered one heavy metal panel for avian, mammalian, and non-animal samples. … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog
Arnold contributes to evaluation of Salmonella prevalence in feeder cattle
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Client Services Section Head Dr. Ashley Arnold was lead author for a longitudinal evaluation of Salmonella in cattle. Environmental components and the cattle's lymph nodes were evaluated … [Read more...] about Arnold contributes to evaluation of Salmonella prevalence in feeder cattle
Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Clinical Pathologist Dr. Yvonne Wikander recently co-authored a major review paper over Cytauxzoon felis, a tick-transmitted pathogen in feline. C. felis is the causative agent of … [Read more...] about Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview
Martins joins College Station laboratory as Virology Section Head
On March 1, Mathias Martins, DVM, MS, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station. He will serve as the Virology Section Head. Martins earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Federal … [Read more...] about Martins joins College Station laboratory as Virology Section Head
Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf
Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf Kiana Jessie, BS, HT (ASCP); Pam Ferro, MS, PhD; Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP Tissue samples from a three-week old, Charolais mix, male intact … [Read more...] about Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf
Submitting high-quality clinical pathology samples for best results
Clinical pathology testing is most of the widely used disciplines in diagnostics. As such, it's imperative to ensure samples are submitted with the end goal in mind: quality results. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) … [Read more...] about Submitting high-quality clinical pathology samples for best results
Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals
Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals Guy Sheppard, DVM As youth prepare livestock projects for exhibition at stock shows across the state, it is important to keep in mind the possibility of copper toxicity, … [Read more...] about Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals
TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) to its testing catalog. AMH concentrations aid in the classification of reproductive status of animals. At this … [Read more...] about TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs
Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM, recently served as a co-editor for an article published in Veterinary Clinics or North America: Food Animal Practice. The article … [Read more...] about Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics
Dominguez joins TVMDL as section head
On January 30, Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the section head for Veterinary Services. As section head, Dominguez will lead TVMDL’s team of veterinary diagnosticians … [Read more...] about Dominguez joins TVMDL as section head
Delayed opening on Wednesday, February 1 for College Station, Center, and Gonzales labs
Due to expected inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1. Clients are encouraged to monitor the TVMDL website for updates regarding business operations. … [Read more...] about Delayed opening on Wednesday, February 1 for College Station, Center, and Gonzales labs
Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas
Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Mindy Borst, LVT A formalin-fixed globe from an 11-year-old, castrated male, Pitbull dog was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas