Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP A 1.5-year-old, captive, white-tailed deer buck was submitted to TVMDL for necropsy. The animal had a prolonged history of illness for at least 4 … [Read more...] about Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes
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Clinical pathologist joins College Station laboratory
On July 18, Karena Tang, DVM joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station laboratory as a clinical pathologist. Tang completed her undergraduate studies in molecular environmental biology at the … [Read more...] about Clinical pathologist joins College Station laboratory
Monday earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine
Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM recently earned a board-certification through the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine (ACVPM). Monday serves as the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) veterinary … [Read more...] about Monday earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine
West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners
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 guidance for equine practitioners
TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators
In the 1960s, the American alligator population was at critically low levels. Conservation efforts, such as a 10-year ban on harvest and a significant increase in captive alligator farming operations, contributed the species' recovery. In addition to … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators
Pinkeye in cattle
Pinkeye in cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) or pinkeye can be very problematic at times in cattle herds. It is manifested as an inflammation/infection of the cornea and conjunctiva of one or both eyes in … [Read more...] about Pinkeye in cattle
Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology
Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP and Judith Akins, DVM, MS A 23-year-old American Quarter Horse mare was presented to a veterinarian for chronic coughing and exercise intolerance. On physical examination, … [Read more...] about Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology
College Station lab welcomes González-Barrientos as new veterinary pathologist
On May 2, Cristy Rocío González-Barrientos, DVM, joined the College Station laboratory as a veterinary pathologist. In 2008, González-Barrientos graduated from the National University of Costa Rica with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Following … [Read more...] about College Station lab welcomes González-Barrientos as new veterinary pathologist
Arnold joins College Station laboratory as client services section head
On March 1, Ashley Arnold, Ph.D., joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station as the client services section head. Dr. Arnold earned her bachelor of Science in animal science from Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Arnold joins College Station laboratory as client services section head
Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable
The slides used to perform TVMDL's Babesia gibsoni (IFA) are on backorder, therefore TVMDL is temporarily unable to perform this test. Clients who suspect Babesia gibsoni in canines may consider TVMDL's Babesia spp. (rtPCR) as an alternative. … [Read more...] about Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable
Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded the Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR) test offering. Clients interested in testing bovine samples for Tritrichomonas foetus can now submit direct smegma samples to … [Read more...] about Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab
Texas A&M agencies receive grants for animal disease response, prevention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, NADPRP, awarded two grants totaling $668,166 to Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Institute for Infectious … [Read more...] about Texas A&M agencies receive grants for animal disease response, prevention
March 20-26: National Animal Poison Prevention Week
Each year, National Animal Poison Prevention Week is observed the third week of March. This week is used to demonstrate safety practices and mitigation strategies to prevent pets from accidentally being exposed to potentially toxic sources. Although … [Read more...] about March 20-26: National Animal Poison Prevention Week
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory reminds pet owners to stay aware of springtime parasites
As Texas continues to warm up and prepare for spring, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding animal owners to be aware of common springtime parasites that have the potential to impact animal … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory reminds pet owners to stay aware of springtime parasites
Diagnostic guidance: Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever
Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) is caused by several species of bacteria in the genus Borrelia. Similarly to Lyme disease, which is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, these bacteria are spread by ticks and cause non-specific clinical signs. In … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever
Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog
Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog Travis Mays, MS, PhD The TVMDL received a full set of fresh and fixed tissue samples and stomach content from a four-year-old Belgian Tervuren for testing. The dog appeared normal in the morning, running … [Read more...] about Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog
How to properly prepare a blood smear
Although there have been substantial advances in benchtop hematology instrumentation for veterinary species, manual evaluation of a blood smear remains a vital part of a complete blood count (CBC). At the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about How to properly prepare a blood smear
Feline post-traumatic sarcoma
Feline post-traumatic sarcoma Morgan Matthews, DVM, DACVP An entire globe from an 8-year-old cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). The patient had a history of bilateral glaucoma, but the left … [Read more...] about Feline post-traumatic sarcoma
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug
February is typically a time of love and affection. However, this month the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding dog owners that some kisses can be deadly. Chagas disease, spread by a family of insects known … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug
Diagnostic guidance: Calf diarrhea
This post is from the TVMDL Calf Diarrhea producer handout. Diarrhea is the most prevalent illness in calves during the first 28 days of life. Although diarrheas are discussed as being caused by a single disease entity, most cases of diarrhea are … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Calf diarrhea
Diagnostic Guidance: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex
This post is from the BRD Complex producer handout. Bovine Respiratory Disease, commonly called “Shipping Fever”, is said to be the most costly disease affecting stocker and feedlot cattle. It is estimated that over $3 billion is spent annually on … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex
Carcinomatosis in laying chickens
Carcinomatosis in laying chickens Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACVP A female Gray Barred chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales. The chicken was approximately 2 years old and weighed … [Read more...] about Carcinomatosis in laying chickens
Jessie earns 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Kiana Jessie, histopathology technician at the College Station laboratory, is a 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the technical category. Jessie joined TVMDL over … [Read more...] about Jessie earns 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Kalynn Rodriquez awarded 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Kalynn Rodriquez, student worker in the diagnostic services section at the College Station laboratory, is the 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the student … [Read more...] about Kalynn Rodriquez awarded 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Pathology Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is the 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services recipient. The Vice Chancellor’s Awards in … [Read more...] about Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services