Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity) Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV The non-stick coating polytetrafluoroethylene (TeflonTM) on cookware, light bulbs, and ovens releases fluorinated gases upon overheating. This is particularly … [Read more...] about Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity)
Fungal Equine Endometritis
Fungal Equine Endometritis Judith Akins, DVM, MS Vaginal/uterine discharge was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station from an eight-year-old Warmblood mare for culture and a cytologic … [Read more...] about Fungal Equine Endometritis
TVMDL retires Cholinesterase test
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired Cholinesterase (Kinetic pH/Kinetic Colorimetric). Due to the availability of safer pest control products, organophosphate and carbamate pesticide intoxication has become … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Cholinesterase test
Bone biopsy best practices
Submitting samples of bone for histopathological analysis is essential to definitively diagnose most primary bone diseases (e.g., osteosarcoma). However, collecting representative bone biopsy specimens and their histopathological interpretations … [Read more...] about Bone biopsy best practices
Borst and Edwards co-author article over zoonotic filarioid nematode in south Texas dog
Onchocerca lupi is a parasite that can be found in the periocular tissues of dogs. In the United States, most documented cases of canine onchocerciasis have been from the southwestern United States, primarily California and New Mexico. Anatomic … [Read more...] about Borst and Edwards co-author article over zoonotic filarioid nematode in south Texas dog
Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane
Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane Morgan Matthews, DVM Tissues from a 3-year-old, castrated male Great Dane were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). On histopathology, the liver, spleen, and … [Read more...] about Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane
Enterotoxemia in sheep and goats
Enterotoxemia in Sheep and Goats Guy Sheppard DVM and Randi Gold VMD, PhD, DACVP Enterotoxemia, commonly called “overeating disease”, is a common problem in sheep and goats, especially in animals under a year of age. The disease occurs in … [Read more...] about Enterotoxemia in sheep and goats
Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret
Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret Julie Anna Prusak and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP A 3-year-old, pet, domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was found dead suddenly and was sent to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical … [Read more...] about Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret
T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible”
T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible” Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 10-year-old female spayed Shih Tzu was presented to her veterinarian for an annual wellness exam. At home, the dog had been doing well but was reported to have less energy. … [Read more...] about T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible”
Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs
TVMDL Anatomic Pathology Assistant Section Head Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP recently co-authored a publication on Chagas disease in government working dogs. This article, titled “Fatal Chagas myocarditis in government working dogs in the southern … [Read more...] about Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls
This story originally appeared in AgriLife Today and was written by Kay Ledbetter. When small-animal veterinarians have questions or problems, they often turn to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, due to the … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls
TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section recently upgraded its strychnine test. Changes made include detection of strychnine using LC/MS instead of HPLC and detection of strychnine in … [Read more...] about TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples
Piccione co-authors article over Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in dog
Clinical Pathology Section Head Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP recently co-authored an article that covers a case of Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in a 7-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier. Learn more about this case and access the article by visiting … [Read more...] about Piccione co-authors article over Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in dog
How to get the most from your diagnostic consultation
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers consultation services over a variety of subjects. No matter the topic of discussion, here are some ways to ensure you are prepared for your consultation. General … [Read more...] about How to get the most from your diagnostic consultation
*Update* Canyon laboratory opening at 1 p.m.
Due to inclement weather in the Panhandle, the Canyon laboratory is expected to open at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. The lab was previously expected to open at 11 a.m., however, weather and road conditions have not improved. Clients are encouraged … [Read more...] about *Update* Canyon laboratory opening at 1 p.m.
Monday discusses lingering effects of Winter Storm Uri on cattle in the Texas High Plains
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS was recently interviewed for the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Program "Around the Caprock". She discussed how Winter Storm Uri may … [Read more...] about Monday discusses lingering effects of Winter Storm Uri on cattle in the Texas High Plains
Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices
Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices Will Sims, DVM, MS Dermatology cases are one of the most common types of cases seen by general practitioners. A crucial diagnostic tool in these cases is the skin biopsy. They are indicated … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices
Diagnostic Guidance: Postmortem Atlanto-occipital Cerebral Spinal Fluid Sampling in Large Animals
Diagnostic Guidance: Postmortem Atlanto-occipital Cerebral Spinal Fluid Sampling in Large Animals Jessie Monday, DVM, MS and Will Sims, DVM, MS Any animal demonstrating neurological signs localized to the brain or spinal cord before death may … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Postmortem Atlanto-occipital Cerebral Spinal Fluid Sampling in Large Animals
Facial nodular cellulitis in broiler breeder pullets
Facial nodular cellulitis in broiler breeder pullets Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Twelve 11 and 12-week-old broiler breeder pullets from two farms were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in … [Read more...] about Facial nodular cellulitis in broiler breeder pullets
Operation update for Friday, February 19: Center laboratory closed. All other laboratories opening at 10 a.m.
**Update 2/19: Center laboratory will be closed Friday, February 19. All other laboratories opened at 10 a.m. Normal business hours are expected to resume on Monday, February 22. … [Read more...] about Operation update for Friday, February 19: Center laboratory closed. All other laboratories opening at 10 a.m.
Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory closed
After careful consideration of current weather and road conditions in Canyon, agency leadership has determined the laboratory should remain closed Thursday, February 18. As a reminder, all other laboratories are closed today. Please continue to … [Read more...] about Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory closed
Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory tentatively open, all other laboratories closed
As Texas prepares for additional inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will remain closed Thursday, February 18. TVMDL's Canyon laboratory is tentatively scheduled to reopen with the final determination being … [Read more...] about Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory tentatively open, all other laboratories closed
Operation update for Wednesday, February 17: All TVMDL locations closed
In anticipating more inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Wednesday, February 17. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions at each laboratory location. Clients will be updated … [Read more...] about Operation update for Wednesday, February 17: All TVMDL locations closed
All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for … [Read more...] about All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
Due to inclement weather, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Monday, February 15. Agency leadership is actively monitoring weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for the rest of the week as … [Read more...] about All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
