On July 1, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) welcomed Margaret Odom, DVM, the agency’s first veterinary resident. The three-year training program is a collaborative effort between TVMDL and Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Odom joins TVMDL as agency’s first veterinary resident
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Poultry programs available to flock owners
Poultry programs available to flock owners Sydney Rosario, Poultry Programs Administrator TVMDL manages two poultry programs. The Texas Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) Program’s mission is to control and eradicate pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) and … [Read more...] about Poultry programs available to flock owners
Shipping samples during a Texas summer
It's hot and getting hotter. Extreme temperatures will affect the condition of samples if not shipped properly. This may lead to delays in results if samples arrive at TVMDL in an untestable condition. TVMDL encourages clients to beat the heat … [Read more...] about Shipping samples during a Texas summer
Pinkeye in cattle
Pinkeye in cattle is also known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuctivitis (IBK). The longer name accurately describes the fact that the conjunctivae and cornea of the eye are the tissues most often affected by this condition. Signs displayed by … [Read more...] about Pinkeye in cattle
Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) tests added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of three tests that can assist poultry clients. Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) can cause respiratory disease and reproductive disorders in poultry. … [Read more...] about Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) tests added to TVMDL test catalog
Check all the boxes: Best practices for expediting regulatory sample submissions
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) works alongside the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to provide testing services in accordance to state regulations. Due to the increased volume of regulatory testing this … [Read more...] about Check all the boxes: Best practices for expediting regulatory sample submissions
Paperwork: The more information, the better
Diagnostic testing can answer a lot of questions. However incomplete, missing, or vague submission paperwork only leads to more questions, rather than answers. As soon as samples arrive at TVMDL, receiving staff immediately start the accessioning … [Read more...] about Paperwork: The more information, the better
Three employees honored with 2023 Director’s Excellence Awards
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has announced the 2023 recipients of the Director’s Excellence Awards. Given annually, the Director’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding employees who exemplify excellence … [Read more...] about Three employees honored with 2023 Director’s Excellence Awards
Eighteen employees recognized for a combined 210 years of service
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually recognizes employees for their years of service to the agency. This year, TVMDL recognized 18 employees who have served the agency for a combined 215 years. Please join … [Read more...] about Eighteen employees recognized for a combined 210 years of service
Ficken honored with Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence
Martin Ficken, DVM, Ph.D., resident director of TVMDL’s Gonzales laboratory, was awarded the Diagnostic Services Award. Ficken uses his invaluable expertise in poultry disease and pathology to serve the state of Texas and the nation, often assisting … [Read more...] about Ficken honored with Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence
Monday, January 8: TVMDL Canyon closing at 2 p.m. due to inclement weather
Due to severe winter weather, the Canyon laboratory will close at 2 p.m. Clients are encouraged to monitor the TVMDL website for the updated operational schedule. For general testing questions, clients may call the College Station laboratory at … [Read more...] about Monday, January 8: TVMDL Canyon closing at 2 p.m. due to inclement weather
Virus neutralization test for canine distemper virus added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Canine distemper virus neutralization (VN) test. Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious pathogen that causes systemic disease in … [Read more...] about Virus neutralization test for canine distemper virus added to TVMDL test catalog
Ficken recognized as 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient
The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Board of Regents has recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Gonzales Resident Director Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, DACPV as a 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award … [Read more...] about Ficken recognized as 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient
Avoid a night of fright: Dog owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic seasonal items
October is filled with treats that can make pet safety tricky. Candy, food, drinks, and decorative items rank among the spookiest of scares for pets. As such, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is encouraging dog … [Read more...] about Avoid a night of fright: Dog owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic seasonal items
Epidemiology of feline hemoparasites in Texas
Epidemiology of feline hemoparasites in Texas Carlos Rodriguez, Epidemiology and Informatics Manager Between 2019 and 2023, TVMDL has assisted Texas veterinarians in diagnosing 32 cases of hemotropic Mycoplasma infection and 9 cases of … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of feline hemoparasites in Texas
The good, the bad, and the ugly: How to properly package samples for shipment to TVMDL
A sample's journey from the clinic to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is unpredictable. Once a package enters the mail system, it's likely to get tossed, turned, and bumped until it arrives at the laboratory. … [Read more...] about The good, the bad, and the ugly: How to properly package samples for shipment to TVMDL
Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options
Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM Mycoplasma bacteria can cause a variety of symptoms in many of our animal species. These bacteria are unique because they lack a cell wall, making them challenging … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options
Campbell joins TVMDL as veterinary diagnostician
On August 10, Catherine Campbell, DVM, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station as a veterinary diagnostician. In 1985, Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree and in 1990 earned a Doctor of Veterinary … [Read more...] about Campbell joins TVMDL as veterinary diagnostician
Shipping samples in the Texas heat
It's hot and getting hotter. Extreme temperatures will affect the condition of samples if not shipped properly. This may lead to delays in results if samples arrive at TVMDL in an untestable condition. TVMDL encourages clients to beat the heat … [Read more...] about Shipping samples in the Texas heat
TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to offer two new ELISA tests to detect antibodies against Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in multiple species. Both tests offer improvements over the existing … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii
Epidemiology of systemic mycoses in Texas
Epidemiology of systemic mycoses in Texas Carlos Rodriguez, Epidemiology and Informatics Manager The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) assists Texas veterinarians in diagnosing an average of over 350 cases of systemic … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of systemic mycoses in Texas
College Station laboratory experiencing dropped calls
TVMDL's College Station laboratory is currently experiencing issues with our Microsoft Phone Service. Outbound calls can only be made intermittently and inbound or transferred calls may be dropped. These issues are part of a national outage at … [Read more...] about College Station laboratory experiencing dropped calls
Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
Hemorrhagic disease is a viral disease caused by either the epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus or the bluetongue virus. These viruses are closely related, but genetically distinct. In North America, hemorrhagic disease is seen primarily among … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
As Texas hits the middle of summer, many animal owners may be interested in testing for nitrates or cyanide. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) accepts biological samples such as ocular fluid, serum, or urine for … [Read more...] about Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
Kleinhenz joins Canyon laboratory as veterinary pathologist
On July 1, Katie Kleinhenz, DVM, MS, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Canyon as a veterinary pathologist. In 2002, Kleinhenz earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from The Ohio State University. … [Read more...] about Kleinhenz joins Canyon laboratory as veterinary pathologist