Results 1–23 of 23 for "CWD."
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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
...ing for large-scale events when needed,” TVMDL Director Amy Swinford said. CWD by the numbers CWD, a naturally occurring prion disease, similar to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE, in cattle and scrapie in sheep and goats, has a relatively short history in Texas. Compared to other states where the disease has ravaged deer herds for decades, CWD was first detected in Texas in free-ranging mule deer in 2012, and in captive white-tailed deer in...
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How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
...year’s deer hunting season, test numbers begin to spike as the demand for CWD testing increases. As with all TVMDL tests, it’s imperative samples arrive at the laboratory at the appropriate temperature and condition to allow for efficient and accurate testing. Here are the steps TVMDL recommends to ensure samples submitted for CWD ELISA testing arrive safely at the lab. 1. Choose the proper size shipping box and styrofoam cooler for the amount an...
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Chronic Wasting Disease testing: TVMDL’s role in protecting Texas wildlife
...l the disease. In Texas, TVMDL is the only laboratory approved to test for CWD. CWD Submitters: Who Are They? Last year, TVMDL performed approximately 26,500 CWD tests. Of the total number of tests, almost half were performed from October to December. This increase in CWD submissions coincides with deer hunting season in Texas. Hunters must adhere to certain guidelines during deer season due to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) programs a...
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TVMDL Chronic Wasting Disease (IHC) Testing Resources
...upplies can be ordered on TVMDL’s supply order form. Package and Ship Pack CWD tissues for shipment using this guide. Label the package for shipment to TVMDL’s College Station laboratory. Shipments to other locations will delay testing. Write “CWD” on the outside of the box. TVMDL recommends shipping packages using an overnight shipping method; USPS is not recommended. TVMDL has partnered with the Southeast Vocational Alliance (SVA) to provide dis...
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Education Library: Cervids
...Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Proper CWD ELISA Packing Instructions CWD Sample Handling and Submission at TVMDL A Guide to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Texas Cervids (joint publication with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) Malignant Catarrhal Fever...
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Chronic Wasting Disease – 2 Tissues (ELISA)
Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for both the retropharyngeal lymph node AND obex.
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Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
...ceive training on the ELISA method of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Due to this experience, Rodriguez has been instrumental in establishing collaborative surveillance efforts with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to test for CWD. As assistant section head, Rodriguez oversees nine employees who perform, on average, 2,000 tests each week. In addition to these duties, he also serves as a “super user” for TVMDL’s Laboratory Information...
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Chronic Wasting Disease – 1 Tissue (ELISA)
Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for one sample type, either the retropharyngeal lymph nodes OR obex.
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Gomez selected as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award in professional category
...ry experienced a significant surge in testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). In light of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) mandate, TVMDL received an influx of submissions for CWD testing. Gomez worked closely with his section and other agency leaders to stand up an operation that would allow TVMDL to serve clients quickly and efficiently. Within the testing process, Gomez was one of four pathologists responsible for evaluating glas...
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Wang recipient of 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
...be an asset this past summer during a large-scale Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing operation at the College Station laboratory. Throughout a 12-week period, TVMDL experienced a historic surge in submissions for CWD testing. The testing operation had several regulatory components, thus accurate, efficient, and quick data analysis was key to providing stakeholders critical information. To assist in these efforts, Wang developed a dashboard that...
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Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
...for his contributions during a testing surge for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) last summer. Following an emergency order enacted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in June, TVMDL received an influx of submissions for CWD immunohistochemistry testing. Over the next 12 weeks TVMDL received over 13,000 submissions. In addition to overseeing the agency’s histopathology and necropsy services, Dr. Gomez was part of a team actively responding to...
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Hensley recognized as 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient
...lf as a leader within TVMDL’s testing efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Following updated requirements from TPWD, TVMDL’s CWD submissions essentially doubled the past two years. Despite supply chain issues and staffing shortages, Hensley has worked tirelessly to provide superior service to TVMDL’s deer clients. In addition to his commitment to diagnostics, Hensley also dedicates a significant amount of time to education. Annually, Hensley...
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Chronic Wasting Disease (IHC)
Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease, in either antemortem samples (biopsies of retropharyngeal lymph node, tonsil, or rectal wall), or postmortem samples (retropharyngeal lymph node or obex) by immunohistochemical staining.
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TVMDL Fee Schedule
Download Full Fee Schedule (PDF) Accession Fee: $8.00 for all clients per accession. Accession fees apply to each accession/case, not each specimen. An accession is defined samples from the same animal/herd/flock, originating from a single animal owner, submitted for the same condition, collected at the same time. This allows clients to receive bulk testing of same species (from the same owner) under one accession. Poultry submissions requesting...
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Jessie earns 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
...e, TVMDL experienced an influx of submissions for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. It was critical clients received results within a reasonable turnaround time, therefore, the histopathology section was tasked with working additional hours to ensure samples were tested quickly. In addition to taking on an additional workload, Jessie was also active in training newly hired technicians on section and testing processes to ensure testing continu...
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Education Library
...Metal & Mineral Data (72894) Reindeer & Caribou Mineral Data (72916) Packaging and Shipping Shipping Box Packing Guide Blood Tube Reference Chart Proper CWD ELISA Packing Instructions Sending Samples for Molecular Diagnostic Testing...