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Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses

January 24, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

View of crowd of wild ducks flying above green grass of wetland in sunlight

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*

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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

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

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

January 9, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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

College Station laboratory to experience brief power outage Tuesday, December 20

December 19, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station laboratory is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance to its electrical distribution system on Tuesday, December 20. All electricity to the facility will be briefly … [Read more...] about College Station laboratory to experience brief power outage Tuesday, December 20

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TVMDL to discontinue cyanide and nitrate testing for hay and forage samples

December 1, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Due to a decrease in requests, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will soon discontinue nitrate and cyanide (prussic acid) testing for hay and forage samples. Starting immediately, TVMDL will no longer accept hay … [Read more...] about TVMDL to discontinue cyanide and nitrate testing for hay and forage samples

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, forage, hay, plants, toxicology

Hensley recognized as 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient

November 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Board of Regents has recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Diagnostic Services Terry Hensley, MS, DVM as a 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service … [Read more...] about Hensley recognized as 2022-2023 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient

Filed Under: Awards & Honors, News Tagged With: awards, regents, tamus, texas a&m university system

Chronic Wasting Disease testing: TVMDL’s role in protecting Texas wildlife

November 7, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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As the state veterinary diagnostic laboratory, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) tests hundreds of thousands of samples annually. However, on the brink of each year’s deer hunting season, test numbers begin to spike … [Read more...] about Chronic Wasting Disease testing: TVMDL’s role in protecting Texas wildlife

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: cervid, CWD, deer, wildlife

TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)

September 30, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired the in-house Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA) due to a significant decrease in demand. As an alternative testing option, TVMDL can refer samples to the University of … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: Avian, elisa, Gonzales, test

Three TVMDL pathologists earn board certifications

September 27, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Three pathologists at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station laboratory recently earned board certifications from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). Karena Tang, DVM, DACVP, Rocío … [Read more...] about Three TVMDL pathologists earn board certifications

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Forensic pathology/legal necropsy examinations

September 26, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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A forensic or legal necropsy as defined by the purposes of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is a necropsy done to attempt to determine the cause of death in cases where the death is known or suspected to be … [Read more...] about Forensic pathology/legal necropsy examinations

Filed Under: News Tagged With: anatomic pathology, canyon, college station, forensics, histopathology, legal, pathology

TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

September 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Two professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) were among a team of authors who recently published an article in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. In the article, Pam Ferro, PhD, molecular … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: bacteria, canine, fox, histopathology, Molecular Diagnostics, pathology, publication, wildlife

Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles

September 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown horse with white stripe on nose in a pen at sunset

Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory (EIDL) at Texas A&M University aimed at exploring the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles

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

Collecting hair for livestock drug testing

September 13, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

The collection of hair samples should be undertaken by a competent individual within a secure, contamination-free facility. Hair is a strong, stable tissue that is simple to collect, transport, and store. Data suggest hair is as effective a matrix as … [Read more...] about Collecting hair for livestock drug testing

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, college station, drug testing, livestock

Fu joins College Station laboratory as pathologist

August 30, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On Monday, August 22 Dah-Jiun Fu, BVM, MVM, PhD joined the College Station laboratory as an anatomic pathologist. Fu earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and a Master of Veterinary Medicine from National Taiwan University in 2007 and 2009, … [Read more...] about Fu joins College Station laboratory as pathologist

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Clinical pathologist joins College Station laboratory

July 25, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On July 18, Karena Tang, DVM joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station laboratory as a clinical pathologist. Tang completed her undergraduate studies in molecular environmental biology at the … [Read more...] about Clinical pathologist joins College Station laboratory

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Monday earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine

July 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM recently earned a board-certification through the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine (ACVPM). Monday serves as the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) veterinary … [Read more...] about Monday earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine

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West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

July 14, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Late summer is when the West Nile virus (WNV) poses the greatest threat to the health of horses in the United States. It’s important for veterinarians to educate horse owners concerning the prevention, detection and accurate diagnose of WNV. Yearly, … [Read more...] about West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: equine, horse, Virology, virus, West Nile

TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators

July 6, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

alligator with mouth open showing teeth while laying in green grass

In the 1960s, the American alligator population was at critically low levels. Conservation efforts, such as a 10-year ban on harvest and a significant increase in captive alligator farming operations, contributed the species' recovery. In addition to … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: alligators, bacteriology, pathology, reptiles

College Station lab welcomes González-Barrientos as new veterinary pathologist

May 9, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On May 2, Cristy Rocío González-Barrientos, DVM, joined the College Station laboratory as a veterinary pathologist. In 2008, González-Barrientos graduated from the National University of Costa Rica with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Following … [Read more...] about College Station lab welcomes González-Barrientos as new veterinary pathologist

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Arnold joins College Station laboratory as client services section head

May 5, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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On March 1, Ashley Arnold, Ph.D., joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station as the client services section head. Dr. Arnold earned her bachelor of Science in animal science from Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Arnold joins College Station laboratory as client services section head

Filed Under: New Hires & Promotions, News

Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable

May 5, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The slides used to perform TVMDL's Babesia gibsoni (IFA) are on backorder, therefore TVMDL is temporarily unable to perform this test. Clients who suspect Babesia gibsoni in canines may consider TVMDL's Babesia spp. (rtPCR) as an alternative. … [Read more...] about Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab

April 20, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

close up of black bull with green grass in background

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bovine, bulls, cattle, cows, Molecular Diagnostics, trich, trichomonas, trichomonias, Virology

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