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  • 3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

    Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer conditions. Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin. Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, receives samples that reveal how sweltering summers affect livestock health. It’s…

  • 7 ways to mitigate testing delays for high-volume submissions 

    The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is dedicated to serving its clients and recognizes the unique needs of those who submit samples in bulk. These clients often rely on fast, accurate results to maintain animal health, meet export deadlines, and respond swiftly to emerging threats within a herd or flock.  To help optimize…

  • Abomasal Worm Count [Referral]

    Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. Quantitative and concentration technique to detect and determine worm burdens in the abomasum and intestines of livestock and other ungulates.

  • Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Basic

    Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in cattle.  Panel includes Leptospira Panel – 5 Serovars (MAT) and Neospora caninum (ELISA)

  • Abortion Panel – Bovine Serology Comprehensive

    Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in cattle.  Panel includes Leptospira Panel – 5 Serovars (MAT), Neospora caninum (ELISA), Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 (VN), and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Types 1A, 1B and 2 (VN). 

  • Abortion Panel – Livestock Bacterial (Culture)

    Identification of common bacterial pathogens that cause abortion in livestock by culture. Targets include trichomonas, campylobacter, brucella, listeria and/or other bacteria as appropriate.

  • Abortion Panel – Caprine/Ovine Serology

    Detection of antibodies to common pathogens that cause abortion in sheep and goats. Panel includes Leptospira Panel – 5 Serovars (MAT), Toxoplasma gondii IgG (ELISA), Coxiella burnetii (ELISA), Bluetongue Virus (ELISA), and Brucella abortus/suis (Card Agglutination).

  • Anaplasma marginale (cELISA)

    Detection of antibodies to Anaplasma marginale by competitive ELISA.

  • Anaplasma marginale (rtPCR)

    Detection of Anaplasma marginale by real time PCR.

  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum (IFA)

    Detection of antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum (formerly known as Ehrlichia equi) by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions.