Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Equine Encephalitis Dashboard

TVMDL is actively monitoring Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus cases in Texas. View our disease dashboard to see impacted Texas counties.

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After Hours and Emergencies

The College Station and Canyon laboratories offer sample drop off areas available to clients 24/7/365. The temperature-controlled, secure storage units are checked each business day to ensure samples dropped off after hours are processed quickly. These labs also accept after hours necropsy deliveries. For large animals, advance notice is required to ensure a staff member is ready to assist you.

TVMDL is not a veterinary hospital. For veterinary emergencies, contact your local veterinarian or the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

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Texas Pullorum-Typhoid Program

Are you ready to serve Texas poultry flocks? TVMDL administers the Texas Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) Program through privately trained Authorized Testers.

Texas Pullorum-Typhoid Program
Although the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, offers necropsy services, sending large bodies to the lab for examination may not always be feasible. Field necropsies can be used as a tool to provide valuable information about an individual animal and herd health. Correctly and thoroughly collecting specimens in the field may increase the overall […]
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Sometimes it’s not always practical (or possible) to transport an animal to a diagnostic laboratory for a necropsy. In these instances, it’s critical practitioners collect and submit a variety of specimen types to ensure all potential ancillary testing can be performed.

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