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
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
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
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
How to properly prepare a blood smear
Although there have been substantial advances in benchtop hematology instrumentation for veterinary species, manual evaluation of a blood smear remains a vital part of a complete blood count (CBC). At the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about How to properly prepare a blood smear
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug
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: Calf diarrhea
This post is from the TVMDL Calf Diarrhea producer handout. Diarrhea is the most prevalent illness in calves during the first 28 days of life. Although diarrheas are discussed as being caused by a single disease entity, most cases of diarrhea are … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Calf diarrhea
Diagnostic Guidance: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex
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
Carcinomatosis in laying chickens
Carcinomatosis in laying chickens Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACVP A female Gray Barred chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales. The chicken was approximately 2 years old and weighed … [Read more...] about Carcinomatosis in laying chickens
Jessie earns 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Kiana Jessie, histopathology technician at the College Station laboratory, is a 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the technical category. Jessie joined TVMDL over … [Read more...] about Jessie earns 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in technical category
Kalynn Rodriquez awarded 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Kalynn Rodriquez, student worker in the diagnostic services section at the College Station laboratory, is the 2021 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the student … [Read more...] about Kalynn Rodriquez awarded 2021 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Gomez awarded 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
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