Learn more about fumonisin in animal feeds. https://today.agrilife.org/2017/09/22/emergency-meetings-scheduled-following-reports-fumonisin-texas-corn/ … [Read more...] about Emergency meetings scheduled following reports of fumonisin in Texas corn
Research on Chagas in felines and opossums presented at international conference
TVMDL Serology Section Head Sandy Rodgers, BS, MS, co-authored research on Chagas disease in felines and opossums presented at the Wildlife Disease Association Conference in Chiapas, Mexico. Significant findings included positive felines for … [Read more...] about Research on Chagas in felines and opossums presented at international conference
Positive case of EEE diagnosed in Texas
TVMDL has confirmed its first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 2017. One horse in Hardin County was diagnosed Friday, August 4; the horse was not vaccinated for EEE. EEE is a viral disease that normally cycles between wild birds and … [Read more...] about Positive case of EEE diagnosed in Texas
Peak season for West Nile virus in Texas
Summer is when the West Nile virus poses the greatest threat to the health of horses in the United States. It’s important for veterinarians to work with horse owners this time of year to prevent, detect and accurately diagnose a potential … [Read more...] about Peak season for West Nile virus in Texas
Vaccine titer tests available for canines and felines
Learn more about the various vaccine titer tests offered at TVMDL from our new informational handout. As a reminder, for most common vaccine antigens, the correlation between serological response to vaccination, long-term antibody levels, and … [Read more...] about Vaccine titer tests available for canines and felines
8th positive case of CIV confirmed by TVMDL
This news story was published on 7/25/2017. Visit our Canine Influenza Virus page for the latest test numbers. 07/25/2017 A new case of CIV (H3N2) has been confirmed in Harris County, bringing the total to 8 positive cases diagnosed … [Read more...] about 8th positive case of CIV confirmed by TVMDL
Announcing a New Sample Shipping Program
TVMDL is excited to launch a new program for shipping samples to our laboratories. TVMDL is partnering with Southeast Vocational Alliance (SVA) to provide shipping coordination services for TVMDL clients. The SVA is a non-profit, private logistics … [Read more...] about Announcing a New Sample Shipping Program
Rodgers co-authors journal article on feral swine
Sandy Rodgers, Serology Section Head at TVMDL in College Station, recently co-authored an article in the Journal of Food Protection on the zoonotic risk posed to employees by slaughtering feral swine. “Antibodies to Various Zoonotic Pathogens … [Read more...] about Rodgers co-authors journal article on feral swine
TVMDL professionals publish research on emerging fungal pathogens in horses
Quincy Plumlee, DVM, TVMDL anatomic pathology resident, along with Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, ACVP, TVMDL section head for necropsy and veterinary pathologist, recently co-authored a publication on an emerging fungal pathogen in … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals publish research on emerging fungal pathogens in horses
Gomez co-authors journal article
Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, ACVP, TVMDL section head for necropsy and veterinary pathologist, recently co-authored a journal article published in the Cell Host and Microbe journal. The article, entitled, "Global Reprogramming of Host Kinase Signaling … [Read more...] about Gomez co-authors journal article
Updated: Canine influenza diagnosed in two Texas dogs
A recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in Florida and Georgia has found its way to Texas. In early June, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) diagnosed positive cases of CIV in two dogs within the state. The … [Read more...] about Updated: Canine influenza diagnosed in two Texas dogs
Livestock producers should be aware of small-headed sneezeweed
COLLEGE STATION – One plant currently flowering across different parts of the state is poisonous and should be of concern to ranchers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and Dr. Cat Barr, TVMDL … [Read more...] about Livestock producers should be aware of small-headed sneezeweed
TVMDL retires Lipase assay
Effective Wednesday, May 24, TVMDL will discontinue its Lipase test offering. With the development of improved tests, and an abundance of literature citing the low sensitivity and specificity of lipase for pancreatitis, lipase is rarely requested by … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Lipase assay
Changes to TVMDL Bovine Abortion Panels
Effective May 19, 2017, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will make changes to its bovine abortion panels offerings. Bovine Abortion Screen I (BVS I) will be renamed to Bovine Basic Abortion Serology. The test will … [Read more...] about Changes to TVMDL Bovine Abortion Panels
Piccione co-authors JAVMA article
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Clinical Pathology Section Head Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, recently co-authored a journal article published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). … [Read more...] about Piccione co-authors JAVMA article
Monday talks about toxic plants on the CREET Beat
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, spoke to radio host James Hunt about plants that can cause liver damage and photosensitization in cattle. You can hear the interview from April … [Read more...] about Monday talks about toxic plants on the CREET Beat
TVMDL free mobile app is available for download
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), is pleased to announce our free mobile app is available to download for both Android (Play Store) and iOS (Apple iTunes store) devices. The TVMDL mobile app gives you the ability … [Read more...] about TVMDL free mobile app is available for download
TVMDL – College Station laboratory celebrates grand opening
On April 19, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) celebrated the grand opening of the new, 93,000 sq ft College Station laboratory and agency headquarters. In 1967, the Texas Legislature created TVMDL and for 50 years … [Read more...] about TVMDL – College Station laboratory celebrates grand opening
TVMDL: 50 years of history website launch
The year 2017 marks TVMDL’s 50th anniversary of service to the veterinary community, citizens of Texas and the nation. This Golden Anniversary is celebrated on a new website, http://agrilife.org/tvmdl50/ that highlights the impact TVMDL has had on … [Read more...] about TVMDL: 50 years of history website launch
TVMDL welcomes Dr. C.Gabriel Senties-Cue
On April 1, C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, MS, MVZ, DACPV, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as resident director for the agency’s Center, Texas location. Dr. Senties-Cue comes to TVMDL from the California Animal … [Read more...] about TVMDL welcomes Dr. C.Gabriel Senties-Cue
Gomez co-authors journal article on using panfungal PCR to identify fungal pathogens
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Assistant Section Head of Pathology Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, co-authored a journal article published in Veterinary Pathology. The article discusses the use of panfungal … [Read more...] about Gomez co-authors journal article on using panfungal PCR to identify fungal pathogens
TVMDL retires several tests
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer the following tests: Anaplasmosis Card Test. TVMDL suggests the cELISA or qPCR as alternatives. Coagulation Profile (prothrombin … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires several tests
Helman co-authors journal article on infections in northern bobwhite quail.
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Amarillo Resident Director R. Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, MA, recently co-authored a journal article published in International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife The article … [Read more...] about Helman co-authors journal article on infections in northern bobwhite quail.
TVMDL now offers test to detect Cryptosporidium in fecal samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded its options for testing for Cryptosporidium and now offers a Cryptosporidium sp. real-time PCR assay for the detection of Cryptosporidium in fecal samples. This obligate, … [Read more...] about TVMDL now offers test to detect Cryptosporidium in fecal samples
TVMDL Amarillo Resident Director talks about Q-Fever on the CREET Beat
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Amarillo Resident Director Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, MA, spoke to radio host James Hunt about some recent abortions the Amarillo lab has seen caused by Q-Fever, as well as health and safety issues … [Read more...] about TVMDL Amarillo Resident Director talks about Q-Fever on the CREET Beat
