Multilobular tumor of bone in a dog Judith Akins, DVM, MS Tissue from a mass on the dorsal head of a twelve-year-old spayed female, mixed breed dog was submitted to the histopathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Multilobular tumor of bone in a dog
Viral arthritis in broiler chickens
Viral arthritis in broiler chickens Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Ten live 20-day-old, meat type chickens were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Center laboratory with a clinical history of … [Read more...] about Viral arthritis in broiler chickens
Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs
Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Terry Hensley, DVM, MS, and Will Sims, DVM, MS Pseudorabies, also known as Aujezsky’s disease, mad itch, and infectious bulbar … [Read more...] about Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs
Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog
Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog Caitlin Wampler and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 7-year-old, female spayed, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier from the Brazos Valley region of Texas presented to the veterinarian for … [Read more...] about Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog
Demodex mites discovered in a White-Tailed deer
Demodex mites discovered in a White-Tailed deer Gabriel Gomez, DVM and Terry Hensley, MS, DVM A haired skin specimen from a White-Tailed deer of unknown age was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...] about Demodex mites discovered in a White-Tailed deer
Testing Options for Anaplasma marginale in Cattle
Testing Options for Anaplasma marginale in Cattle Melanie T. Landis, DVM, MBA Anaplasma marginale is a rickettsial bacterium that invades the red blood cells (RBCs) of ruminants, primarily cattle, and is considered the most common tick-borne … [Read more...] about Testing Options for Anaplasma marginale in Cattle
Diagnostic Guidance: Keeping cattle hydrated and healthy
It's hot and getting hotter. Each summer in Texas, farmers and ranchers are on the gambling side of the weather, hoping for an appropriate level of rainfall. Although most of the state is not currently experiencing drought-like conditions, the Texas … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Keeping cattle hydrated and healthy
Hepatozoonosis in a dog
Hepatozoonosis in a dog Sarah Eide and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP An 11-month-old Bloodhound dog presented to an east Texas veterinary clinic with a 2-week history of lethargy, painfulness, and losing muscle mass. Vital signs included a … [Read more...] about Hepatozoonosis in a dog
Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats
Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats Kellie Richardson and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Coccidia are single-celled parasites that are common in many species, including goats. Diagnosis of coccidiosis is most commonly achieved through … [Read more...] about Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats
In-Pouch vs PBS for Trichomonas testing in bulls
In-Pouch vs PBS for trichomonas testing in bulls Guy Sheppard, DVM Over two years ago, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) approved the direct smegma sample submitted in PBS solution as an acceptable testing method for Trichomoniasis … [Read more...] about In-Pouch vs PBS for Trichomonas testing in bulls
Reference intervals updated for several caprine and ovine panels
In an effort to always provide optimum laboratory results, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) clinical pathology laboratories recently completed a large study to update the reference intervals in several panels for … [Read more...] about Reference intervals updated for several caprine and ovine panels
Ocular coccidiomycosis in a puppy
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...] about Ocular coccidiomycosis in a puppy
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...] about TVMDL, Physician’s Preferred Laboratory, Ltd. establish partnership to increase human COVID-19 testing
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...] about Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) infection in meat type chickens
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...] about TVMDL histopathology group co-authors article
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...] about How to get the most out of your TVMDL consultation
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...] about The Basics of Heartworm Disease Testing
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...] about How to assemble a necropsy field kit
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...] about Something’s wrong with my pet’s food!
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...] about Cushing’s Disease Diagnosed with Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test
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...] about Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle
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...] about CHI St. Joseph Health and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Collaborate for COVID-19 Testing
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...] about Is that a laboratory in your pocket? How TVMDL’s telemedicine services are giving clients one foot in the laboratory, even at a distance
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...] about Serum Sample Guidelines
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...] about Díaz-Delgado publishes two articles over marine mammal pathology