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  • 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.

  • FAQ: Sending Samples for Molecular Diagnostics

    Hundreds of samples arrive daily at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for testing. Testing accuracy often depends on submission of the proper specimen for the assay, particularly for molecular diagnostics.  To ensure the appropriate sample is submitted for molecular diagnostics at TVMDL, please consult the website for specific details associated with the…

  • Feline Enteropathogen Panel [Referral]

     Feline panel includes includes PCR testing for Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin gene, net F toxin gene-C. perfringens, C. difficile, Campylobacter jejuni and coli, feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), Salmonella spp., Tritrichomonas foetus, and IFA testing for Giardia and Cryptosporidium.

  • Harris’s hawk diagnosed with fatal herpesvirus infection at necropsy

    A 6-month-old Harris’s hawk was necropsied at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station and was diagnosed with herpesvirus infection as the cause of death. This hawk was used as an abatement bird and had been previously diagnosed with and treated for oral trichomoniasis. The patient passed away and was submitted…

  • Submitting Samples for Trich rtPCR

    Testing for trichomoniasis is performed daily at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). If submitted properly, a sample can be accurately and efficiently tested, and results reported to the submitting veterinarian in a timely manner.  All samples must be incubated 48 hrs (36-38°C) prior to rtPCR testing; please plan accordingly. Clearly indicate on…

  • Testing for Trichomonas

    The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers timely and accurate diagnostic tests for Tritrichomonas foetus, the parasite that causes bovine trichomoniasis, or trich.  Trich causes abortions and infertility, and unless properly identified with diagnostic testing, can cost the state’s cattle producers millions.  TVMDL employs the most current technology available utilizing real-time polymerase chain…

  • Trichomonas – Bovine (Culture)

    Detection of Trichomonas foetus in bovine by culture. This test is for diagnostic purposes.

  • Trichomonas – Bovine Regulatory (Culture)

    Detection of Trichomonas foetus in bovine by culture. This test is for regulatory purposes, including sale and movement.

  • Trichomonas – Feline (Culture)

    Detection of Trichomonas foetus in felines by culture.

  • Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR)

    Detection of Tritrichomonas foetus in bovine samples by real time PCR.