Ocular coccidiomycosis in a puppy Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Last summer, ocular coccidiomycosis was diagnosed via histopathology in a 12-week-old Great Pyrenees puppy. The puppy was from Brewster county in West Texas. This puppy was clinically … [Read more...]
TVMDL, Physician’s Preferred Laboratory, Ltd. establish partnership to increase human COVID-19 testing
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and Amarillo Pathology Group, LLP and Physicians Preferred Laboratory, Ltd. (APGPPL) have partnered to increase human SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing in the Texas Panhandle. TVMDL, a … [Read more...]
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) infection in meat type chickens
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) infection in meat type chickens Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) infection was diagnosed in a flock of 113-day-old, brown feathered, meat type, chickens. Ten live birds were submitted to the … [Read more...]
TVMDL histopathology group co-authors article
TVMDL Pathologists Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP, and Laboratory Supervisor Maritiza Anguiano recently published an article entitled "Leukemic histiocytic sarcoma in a captive common squirrel monkey … [Read more...]
How to get the most out of your TVMDL consultation
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has several professionals employed who are available for consultation on a variety of subjects. To get the most from a consultation, it is helpful to have the following information … [Read more...]
The Basics of Heartworm Disease Testing
Summer is growing closer and as the weather begins to warm up, mosquitos will become more active. Along with a myriad of other diseases and issues, mosquitos are the causative agent behind one of the issues some pet owners fear most, heartworm … [Read more...]
How to assemble a necropsy field kit
Diagnosing animal diseases frequently requires a veterinarian or a technician to collect specimens in the field. This can be difficult without having the right tools on hand. For these occasions, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Something’s wrong with my pet’s food!
Something's wrong with my pet's food! By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT As a veterinarian, how often do your clients think "Rascal's" food is what caused him to be sick? What do you tell them? Do they report this instance of possible food … [Read more...]
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosed with Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosed with Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 13-year-old female spayed Beagle was presented to its veterinarian for increased urination. On physical exam, the veterinarian noted a … [Read more...]
Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle
Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT In January, an animal owner in northwestern Washington State contacted the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) regarding possible blister … [Read more...]
CHI St. Joseph Health and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Collaborate for COVID-19 Testing
St. Joseph Health and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) have partnered to offer increased accessibility to SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) testing for the community through the TVMDL lab at the Texas A&M University campus. Tests … [Read more...]
Is that a laboratory in your pocket? How TVMDL’s telemedicine services are giving clients one foot in the laboratory, even at a distance
Smartphones have revolutionized the innerworkings of modern society. Humans now have the ability to check the weather forecast, deposit a check, communicate with someone in another country, and schedule a ride, all almost instantaneously and from … [Read more...]
Serum Sample Guidelines
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) performs numerous tests using serum. Proper collection, preparation, and packaging for transportation is imperative to obtaining a quality serum sample. Serum samples that arrive at … [Read more...]
Díaz-Delgado publishes two articles over marine mammal pathology
TVMDL Pathologist Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP was part of two groups recently published in marine pathology journals. Abstracts for each article are below. Facial Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Abdominal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour … [Read more...]
Johne’s Disease: How are cattle affected?
Johne’s Disease: How are cattle affected? Guy Sheppard, DVM The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has seen quite a few cattle testing positive for Johne’s Disease in the last several months. Clinically affected cattle … [Read more...]
Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin
Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin Amy Phillips, Analytical Chemistry Technician and Travis Mays, MS, PhD, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A male kitten was rescued by animal control and taken to a veterinary clinic for … [Read more...]
Animal SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus testing at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is dedicated to protecting both animal and human health through diagnostics. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, TVMDL is working with the Texas Animal Health Commission … [Read more...]
Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis
Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis Kayla Tomaso and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Tissue samples from two ear masses on a 3-year-old American Quarter Horse were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (TVMDL) in College … [Read more...]
TVMDL donates over 2,000 sampling kits
WRITER: Laylan Copelin Vice Chancellor of Marketing Communications lcopelin@tamus.edu 512-289-2782 More than 2,000 COVID-19 sampling kits will soon be on their way to hospitals across the state, thanks to Aggie innovation and … [Read more...]
Fatty Liver – Hemorrhagic Syndrome in a Chicken
Fatty Liver – Hemorrhagic Syndrome in a Chicken Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD A dead one-year-old female Red Sex-Link chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Gonzales, Texas for necropsy examination. … [Read more...]
TVMDL Update | COVID-19
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is continually monitoring COVID-19’s impact across the United States. We are currently maintaining normal business operations and although we are adjusting staffing to meet demand, we … [Read more...]
Akey appointed to USDA APHIS consultation board
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has appointed Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director Bruce Akey, MS, DVM to a national consultation … [Read more...]
Chromatophoromas in lacertids
Chromatophoromas in lacertids By Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Josué Diaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP A 76 gram, 9-year-old female knight anole (Anolis equestris) lizard from a zoological collection was euthanized due to poor prognosis … [Read more...]
Rickets in backyard chickens
Rickets in backyard chickens Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Rickets was diagnosed in a live, 3-month-old, backyard type, female chicken. The bird was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Center, … [Read more...]
Cyanobacteria: No winter break this year
Cyanobacteria: No winter break this year By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) have barely taken a break this winter. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has already had several positive samples … [Read more...]
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