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Mallory Pfeifer

Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

March 22, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The thyroid gland serves an important function in the overall health of animals. However, it can also lead to a host of health issues if not functioning properly. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers several … [Read more...] about Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: canine, cats, clinical pathology, dogs, endocrinology, equine, feline, horses, thyroid

TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog

March 22, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has added three panel options for clients interested in testing for heavy metals. Previously, TVMDL offered one heavy metal panel for avian, mammalian, and non-animal samples. … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, Avian, feed, heavy metal, mammalian, toxicology

Arnold contributes to evaluation of Salmonella prevalence in feeder cattle

March 16, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Feedlot Cows in the Muck and Mud

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Client Services Section Head Dr. Ashley Arnold was lead author for a longitudinal evaluation of Salmonella in cattle. Environmental components and the cattle's lymph nodes were evaluated … [Read more...] about Arnold contributes to evaluation of Salmonella prevalence in feeder cattle

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: bovine, cattle, feeder, research, salmonella

Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview

March 16, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Clinical Pathologist Dr. Yvonne Wikander recently co-authored a major review paper over Cytauxzoon felis, a tick-transmitted pathogen in feline. C. felis is the causative agent of … [Read more...] about Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: blood, canyon, cats, clinical pathology, feline, journal

Martins joins College Station laboratory as Virology Section Head

March 2, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On March 1, Mathias Martins, DVM, MS, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station. He will serve as the Virology Section Head. Martins earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Federal … [Read more...] about Martins joins College Station laboratory as Virology Section Head

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf

February 27, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf Kiana Jessie, BS, HT (ASCP); Pam Ferro, MS, PhD; Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP Tissue samples from a three-week old, Charolais mix, male intact … [Read more...] about Neurologic Disease due to Bovine Herpesvirus-5 (BHV-5) Infection in a 3-week-old Charolais mix calf

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: anatomic pathology, bovine, calf, college station, histopathology, Molecular Diagnostics, pathology, Virology

Submitting high-quality clinical pathology samples for best results

February 10, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Clinical pathology testing is most of the widely used disciplines in diagnostics. As such, it's imperative to ensure samples are submitted with the end goal in mind: quality results. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) … [Read more...] about Submitting high-quality clinical pathology samples for best results

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: clinical pathology, samples, test submission

Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals

February 10, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals Guy Sheppard, DVM As youth prepare livestock projects for exhibition at stock shows across the state, it is important to keep in mind the possibility of copper toxicity, … [Read more...] about Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, caprine, copper, goat, heavy metal, livestock, livestock shows, ovine, sheep, toxicity

TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

February 8, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) to its testing catalog. AMH concentrations aid in the classification of reproductive status of animals. At this … [Read more...] about TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, dogs

Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics

February 6, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM, recently served as a co-editor for an article published in Veterinary Clinics or North America: Food Animal Practice. The article … [Read more...] about Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: canyon, classical methods, college station, diagnostics, emerging technologies, food animal, ruminant

Dominguez joins TVMDL as section head

February 1, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On January 30, Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the section head for Veterinary Services. As section head, Dominguez will lead TVMDL’s team of veterinary diagnosticians … [Read more...] about Dominguez joins TVMDL as section head

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Delayed opening on Wednesday, February 1 for College Station, Center, and Gonzales labs

January 31, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Due to expected inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1. Clients are encouraged to monitor the TVMDL website for updates regarding business operations. … [Read more...] about Delayed opening on Wednesday, February 1 for College Station, Center, and Gonzales labs

Filed Under: News

Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

January 25, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Mindy Borst, LVT A formalin-fixed globe from an 11-year-old, castrated male, Pitbull dog was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: biopsy, canine, clinical pathology, dog, histopathology, pathology, pitbull

Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses

January 24, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Microbiology and Research Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, was part of three groups that recently published journal articles covering avian paramyxoviruses. Dr. … [Read more...] about Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: Avian, chicken, journal, poultry, research, virus

*Update 1/24 Canyon lab will be closed*

January 23, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

* Update 1/24 TVMDL Canyon will be closed today, January 24 due to inclement weather. Continue to monitor tvmdl.tamu.edu for updates to the Canyon lab's operating hours.* Due to inclement weather, TVMDL’s Canyon laboratory will open at 10 a.m. on … [Read more...] about *Update 1/24 Canyon lab will be closed*

Filed Under: News

Two professionals recognized with Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Texas A&M AgriLife has announced the 2023 recipients of the Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence. Among those honored are two professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). TVMDL Veterinary … [Read more...] about Two professionals recognized with Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AgriLife, award, Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence

Lemburg honored with Vice Chancellor Award in Excellence

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Rodney Lemburg, program coordinator, is the recipient of the 2023 Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor Award in Excellence for Business and Operational Staff. Lemburg has served in the operations department of the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...] about Lemburg honored with Vice Chancellor Award in Excellence

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: award, operations, Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence

Five employees honored with Director’s Excellence Awards

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has announced the 2022 recipients of the Director's Excellence Awards. Given annually, the Director's Excellence Awards recognize outstanding employees who exemplify excellence … [Read more...] about Five employees honored with Director’s Excellence Awards

Filed Under: Awards & Honors, News

Sheppard honored with two awards for service to veterinary medicine

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Guy Sheppard, DVM, veterinary diagnostician at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), has been recognized with two awards for his service to veterinary medicine. Sheppard is the recipient of the 2022 TVMDL … [Read more...] about Sheppard honored with two awards for service to veterinary medicine

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: director's excellence awards, guy sheppard, veterinary diagnostician, Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence

Buckner recognized as Director’s Excellence Award recipient for 2022

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Sydney Buckner has been recognized as the 2022 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the student category. Buckner has served as a student assistant in the necropsy … [Read more...] about Buckner recognized as Director’s Excellence Award recipient for 2022

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: award, Directors excellence award, necropsy, student

Larson recognized as recipient of 2022 Director’s Excellence Award

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Malerie Larson, technician in the toxicology laboratory, is the 2022 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the technical category. Larson has been a dedicated TVMDL … [Read more...] about Larson recognized as recipient of 2022 Director’s Excellence Award

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: analytical chemistry, award, director's excellence awards

Schulz recognized as Director’s Excellence Award recipient

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Bailey Schulz, administrative coordinator, is a 2022 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the administrative category. Schulz joined TVMDL in 2020 as a member of the … [Read more...] about Schulz recognized as Director’s Excellence Award recipient

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: award, director's excellence awards

Rosario receives 2022 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category

January 19, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Sydney Rosario, poultry programs administrator, is a 2022 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the administrative category. Rosario joined the laboratory three years … [Read more...] about Rosario receives 2022 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category

Filed Under: Awards & Honors Tagged With: award, director's excellence awards, poultry

TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles

January 9, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chestnut horse in a pasture with golden back light.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a new strangles testing panel to assist equine clients in the detection of strangles. Earlier this year, TVMDL announced the addition of a multiplex real-time polymerase … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, canyon, college station, equine, horse, Molecular Diagnostics, strangles

Texas Animal Health Commission updates trichomoniasis testing requirements

January 5, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Black Angus bull covered in mud, walking toward the camera with Angus and Charolais heifers behind him.

On December 27, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) updated the requirements for the Texas Trichomoniasis Program. Among the updates, TAHC increased the duration of transport time for direct smegma samples shipped in phosphate buffered saline … [Read more...] about Texas Animal Health Commission updates trichomoniasis testing requirements

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, bovine, canyon, cattle, college station, cows, Molecular Diagnostics, trich, trichomoniasis

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