Recently, Dr. Barbara Lewis, veterinary pathologist at the College Station laboratory, was featured in the December issue of Veterinary Pathology: Regional Studies and Reports. Lewis co-authored a journal article over filarial dermatitis caused … [Read more...]
Balamayooran joins TVMDL College Station as anatomic pathologist
On November 26, Gayathriy Balamayooran, DVM, PhD joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station laboratory as an anatomic pathologist. Dr. Balamayooran graduated from the University of Peradeniya in … [Read more...]
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in a cow
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in a cow By Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, MS, PhD The carcass of a female, 913 pound, 7-year-old Angus cow was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy. History … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Pulmonary toxoplasmosis was recently diagnosed in a stray, male tabby cat approximately 1-year-old. This cat was brought to a local veterinary clinic for lethargy … [Read more...]
Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology
Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A six-year-old domestic short hair (DSH) cat was examined by a veterinarian for ocular and nasal discharge, anorexia, and weight loss … [Read more...]
Bovine Coronavirus (VN) retired from test catalog
On November 16, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) discontinued the Bovine Coronavirus (VN) test offering. With the upcoming development of improved tests, TVMDL has decided to no longer offer virus neutralization … [Read more...]
Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog
Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog By Travis Mays, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A six-month-old, intact male, Doberman Pinscher was observed chewing on a small zip-lock bag and then spit it out. The dog became hyperactive and … [Read more...]
Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken
Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Recently, one dead, female, Cream Legbar chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. The bird had … [Read more...]
Landis joins TVMDL as microbiology veterinary diagnostician
On October 29, Melanie Landis, DVM, MBA joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station laboratory. Dr. Landis will serve as the agency’s microbiology veterinary diagnostician. Dr. Landis comes to TVMDL … [Read more...]
Monday and Sims discuss tele-medicine services at High Plains Veterinary Medical Association meeting
On November 10, Veterinary Diagnostician Dr. Jessie Monday and Veterinary Pathologist Dr. Will Sims from TVMDL Amarillo hosted a session as part of the High Plains Veterinary Medical Association's (HPVMA) Large Animal Meeting. Their presentation … [Read more...]
Swine Influenza Virus: A focus on the respiratory syndrome
Swine Influenza Virus: A focus on the respiratory syndrome By Gomez, G., Ferro, P., and B.T. Velayudhan Three, approximately two-month-old (two females and one male), pigs of unspecified breed were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...]
Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders
Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Staphylococcosis and fowl pox were diagnosed at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) poultry lab in Center, TX, in a flock of … [Read more...]
TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household
TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household By Cheryl Maguire, DVM Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) detected feline calicivirus (FCV) via qPCR in three cats who live in a multi-cat … [Read more...]
Piccione featured in The Remuda publication
Recently, Clinical Pathology Section Head Dr. Julie Piccione was featured in the Texas Equine Veterinary Association's (TEVA) summer 2018 issue of The Remuda. Piccione co-authored an article discussing Pneumocystis in horses. Pneumocytosis is … [Read more...]
TVMDL hosts National Extension Disaster Education Network meeting attendees
On October 16, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station laboratory hosted attendees of the 2018 National Extension Disaster Education Network's (EDEN) annual meeting. This year's event is hosted by the … [Read more...]
High mortality in a litter of puppies: Infection with canine herpesvirus
High mortality in a litter of puppies: Infection with canine herpesvirus By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two Presa de Canario puppies from a litter of eight were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...]
Edwards featured in American Veterinary Medical Association Journal
College Station Veterinary Pathologist Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, published an article in the August issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). In this case report, Dr. Edwards discusses the transmission of human … [Read more...]
Necropsy of a Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcate) with Urinary Calculi
Necropsy of a Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcate) with Urinary Calculi By Will Sims, DVM, MS An eight-month-old sulcate tortoise was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Amarillo laboratory for … [Read more...]
Nervous Coccidiosis diagnosed in a bull
Nervous Coccidiosis diagnosed in a bull By Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD A 12-month-old crossbred bull was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station for necropsy. The clinical history indicated that this … [Read more...]
Zip code for College Station laboratory updated
The zip code for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station facility has been updated. Clients shipping samples to the College Station facility through an express courier (e.g. FedEx, UPS) should use the … [Read more...]
Bovine Influenza D Virus (qPCR) added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recently added a qPCR for Bovine Influenza D Virus to its catalog of tests. As interest in this pathogen increases across the United States, TVMDL is pleased to offer this test to … [Read more...]
Digital toxicology added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of digital toxicology to our test catalog. This test allows clients to submit images of potentially hazardous materials for evaluation via email or … [Read more...]
World Rabies Day is September 28
2018 Update: According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, World Rabies Day is intended to motivate action for rabies prevention, raise awareness among communities, and educate the public on rabies prevention and exposure … [Read more...]
Dr. Hensley and Dr. Monday present at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) was represented by two speakers at the most recent Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) in San Antonio, Texas. SWVS is a partnership between the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New … [Read more...]
TVMDL veterinary diagnosticians recognized by Texans Caring for Texans
Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) four veterinary diagnosticians were recognized as part of the Texans Caring for Texans program. Dr. Terry Hensley, Dr. Guy Sheppard, and Dr. Cheryl Maguire at … [Read more...]
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