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Starting April 29, the USDA requires lactating dairy cows to be tested for HPAI prior to movement.
View TVMDL’s guidelines to mitigate potential delays when submitting dairy samples for movement testing.

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Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded the Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR) test offering. Clients interested in testing bovine samples for Tritrichomonas foetus can now submit direct smegma samples to … [Read more...] about Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab

March 20-26: National Animal Poison Prevention Week

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Each year, National Animal Poison Prevention Week is observed the third week of March. This week is used to demonstrate safety practices and mitigation strategies to prevent pets from accidentally being exposed to potentially toxic sources. Although … [Read more...] about March 20-26: National Animal Poison Prevention Week

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory reminds pet owners to stay aware of springtime parasites

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As Texas continues to warm up and prepare for spring, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding animal owners to be aware of common springtime parasites that have the potential to impact animal … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory reminds pet owners to stay aware of springtime parasites

Diagnostic guidance: Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever

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Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) is caused by several species of bacteria in the genus Borrelia. Similarly to Lyme disease, which is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, these bacteria are spread by ticks and cause non-specific clinical signs. In … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug

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February is typically a time of love and affection. However, this month the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding dog owners that some kisses can be deadly. Chagas disease, spread by a family of insects known … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug

Diagnostic Guidance: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex

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This post is from the BRD Complex producer handout. Bovine Respiratory Disease, commonly called “Shipping Fever”, is said to be the most costly disease affecting stocker and feedlot cattle. It is estimated that over $3 billion is spent annually on … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex

Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Pathology Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is the 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services recipient. The Vice Chancellor’s Awards in … [Read more...] about Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services

Keeping livestock healthy during a Texas winter

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Texas winters are infamously fickle. Each year, weather conditions range from mild temperatures with high humidity to record-setting rain, sleet, and sometimes, snow. It’s also not uncommon for Texas to experience these weather conditions throughout … [Read more...] about Keeping livestock healthy during a Texas winter

Gomez selected as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award in professional category

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Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, assistant agency director for pathology, is the 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the professional category. Gomez has been part of … [Read more...] about Gomez selected as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award in professional category

TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)

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Starting December 30, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Ammonia (Distilation). Requests for this test have remained consistently low the past two years. As an alternative, clients interested in … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)

Pet owners should be vigilant of potentially toxic sources during the holidays

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Each year the holidays bring together family, friends, and food. Spending time with others is a special part of the season. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to remain vigilant during … [Read more...] about Pet owners should be vigilant of potentially toxic sources during the holidays

TVMDL pathologist collaborates with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to investigate Brucella‘s activation of RIDD pathway

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Pathology Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of a team who recently published a journal article covering the ability for certain pathogens to subvert … [Read more...] about TVMDL pathologist collaborates with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to investigate Brucella‘s activation of RIDD pathway

Durham joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab as assistant agency director for finance and chief financial officer

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On December 6, Matthew Durham joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station laboratory. He will serve as the agency’s assistant director for finance and chief financial officer. Durham comes to TVMDL … [Read more...] about Durham joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab as assistant agency director for finance and chief financial officer

Best practices for submitting samples for brucellosis testing

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Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) performs thousands of tests for brucellosis. To ensure samples are accessioned and tested quickly and accurately, TVMDL recommends the following best … [Read more...] about Best practices for submitting samples for brucellosis testing