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
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
Waggoner recipient of 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Aubrey Waggoner, necropsy technician at the Canyon laboratory, is a 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the technical category. Waggoner joined the Canyon laboratory … [Read more...] about Waggoner recipient of 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Wang recipient of 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
Xiaoyan Wang, business intelligence manager, is a 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the administrative category. Since joining TVMDL three years ago, Wang has … [Read more...] about Wang recipient of 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
Rodriguez recognized as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award
Ashley Rodriguez, veterinary laboratory supervisor, is a 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the administrative category. Rodriguez joined the agency in 2020 as a … [Read more...] about Rodriguez recognized as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award
TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 190 years of service
Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recognizes employees for their years of service to the agency. This year, the agency recognized 14 employees who have served TVMDL a combined 190 years. Please join … [Read more...] about TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 190 years of service
Gomez selected as 2021 recipient of Director’s Excellence Award in professional category
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
Listeriosis in a goat doe
Listeriosis in a goat doe Guy Sheppard DVM, Jessie Monday DVM, MS, Laura Rice DVM, MS, DACVP Samples from a one-year-old Boer goat doe were received at the TVMDL for testing. The doe had displayed neurological signs including unilateral paresis, … [Read more...] about Listeriosis in a goat doe
TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)
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
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
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
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
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
Polio Syndrome in Ruminants
Polio Syndrome in Ruminants Guy Sheppard, DVM Polioencephalomalacia “Polio” is a syndrome of ruminant animals affecting the central nervous system. Seizures are the most notable sign, progressing quickly to the death of the affected animal … [Read more...] about Polio Syndrome in Ruminants
Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus
Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, MS, PhD, Pam Ferro, PhD, Megan Schroeder, PhD The body of a midterm bovine fetus and the attached placenta were submitted to the Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus
Test for aflatoxin added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Aflatoxin (Immunoaffinity-Fluorometry). This new offering aims to detect aflatoxins in livestock feed or pet food. Aflatoxin is produced by … [Read more...] about Test for aflatoxin added to TVMDL catalog
Dimitrov contributes to literature over Newcastle disease
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, was part of three groups that recently published journal articles covering avian topics. The first article covers the … [Read more...] about Dimitrov contributes to literature over Newcastle disease
Blackland Income Growth organization visits TVMDL
Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) hosted the Blackland Growth Income (BIG) organization at the agency's College Station laboratory. BIG is an open organization that focuses on agricultural education and … [Read more...] about Blackland Income Growth organization visits TVMDL
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, recently accomplished a testing milestone in the ongoing battle to curb the deadly disease in white tailed deer known as Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. In June of 2021, a … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Network issues causing a potential delay in results
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) experienced widespread network issues this morning. These issues caused the interruption of numerous laboratory workflows. Due to these issues, laboratory results may be delayed. … [Read more...] about Network issues causing a potential delay in results
Cytology-Urine test added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Cytology-Urine to the test catalog. This new offering aims to aid in the characterization of urine and assist with the diagnosis of urinary … [Read more...] about Cytology-Urine test added to TVMDL catalog
Three TVMDL professionals present at Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Three professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) hosted continuing education presentations at this year's Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS). This year's symposium was hosted in San Antonio, Texas. SWVS … [Read more...] about Three TVMDL professionals present at Southwest Veterinary Symposium
TVMDL promotes three professionals to leadership roles
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has promoted three professionals to leadership roles. On October 1, Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, and Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, began new roles as … [Read more...] about TVMDL promotes three professionals to leadership roles
Morris promoted to associate director for Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Stacy Morris, former assistant director for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, has been promoted to the agency’s associate director. In her new role, Morris will provide executive leadership for operational aspects including … [Read more...] about Morris promoted to associate director for Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Matthews and Finley earn board-certification through American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Morgan Matthews, DVM, DACVP and Abigail Finley, PhD, DACVP, both pathologists at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) Canyon laboratory recently earned board-certifications through the American College of Veterinary … [Read more...] about Matthews and Finley earn board-certification through American College of Veterinary Pathologists
