**Update 2/19: Center laboratory will be closed Friday, February 19. All other laboratories opened at 10 a.m. Normal business hours are expected to resume on Monday, February 22. … [Read more...]
Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory closed
After careful consideration of current weather and road conditions in Canyon, agency leadership has determined the laboratory should remain closed Thursday, February 18. As a reminder, all other laboratories are closed today. Please continue to … [Read more...]
Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory tentatively open, all other laboratories closed
As Texas prepares for additional inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will remain closed Thursday, February 18. TVMDL's Canyon laboratory is tentatively scheduled to reopen with the final determination being … [Read more...]
Operation update for Wednesday, February 17: All TVMDL locations closed
In anticipating more inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Wednesday, February 17. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions at each laboratory location. Clients will be updated … [Read more...]
All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for … [Read more...]
All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
Due to inclement weather, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Monday, February 15. Agency leadership is actively monitoring weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for the rest of the week as … [Read more...]
Partnership between veterinary diagnostic laboratory and human healthcare providers recognized for response to COVID-19
An unconventional partnership between the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), St. Joseph Health and the Amarillo Pathology Group Physician’s Preferred Laboratory (APG-PPL) was recently recognized for its contribution to … [Read more...]
TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired two equine-specific offerings in the clinical pathology section. Starting today, TVMDL will no longer offer Coombs Direct & CBC Profile – Equine due to infrequent … [Read more...]
Dimitrov contributes three articles to avian diagnostic literature
Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, virology section head, was part of three groups that recently published journal articles covering avian topics. The first article covers the discovery of a novel picornavirus associated with Runting and Stunting Syndrome … [Read more...]
Hensley awarded Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for dedication to veterinary diagnostics
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Diagnostic Services Terry Hensley, MS, DVM, is the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services recipient. Dr. Hensley joined TVMDL … [Read more...]
Maguire assists in authoring literature over novel pathogen identified in splitnose rockfish
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Cheryl Maguire, DVM, was recently part of a team that authored a journal article documenting a novel pathogen discovered on two splitnose rockfish. Once … [Read more...]
TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
Starting February 2, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the ACTH – Endogenous (RIA). In addition to infrequent requests for this test, the manufacturer is discontinuing the kit used to perform … [Read more...]
Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants that have grown or been added to your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses. What are … [Read more...]
Tracking transboundary and emerging diseases: Newly funded project aims to use Next-Generation Sequencing to detect bovine diseases sooner
Transboundary and emerging diseases are constant threats to the livestock industry. Even as biosafety measures have evolved, there is always the lingering peril of highly contagious or newly discovered diseases impacting animal health. Through a … [Read more...]
TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Director's Excellence Awards. Click each recipient's name to learn more about them. Administrative Category Maritza Anguiano, … [Read more...]
TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recognizes employees for their years of service to the agency. This year, the agency recognized 13 employees who have served TVMDL a combined 210 years. Please join … [Read more...]
Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
On December 31, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory was alerted to a pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The pet food manufacturer, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., issued a voluntary recall for nine lots of Sportmix … [Read more...]
TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
The United States’ poultry industry continues to be a critical part of the nation’s food supply. Although biosafety measures and surveillance testing have improved in recent decades, the multibillion-dollar industry is still facing a constant threat … [Read more...]
TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
Due to inclement road and weather conditions, TVMDL's College Station laboratory and Center laboratory will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12. At this time, TVMDL's Gonzales and Canyon laboratories are expected to operate under normal business … [Read more...]
Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, TVMDL in College Station will operate on a two hour delay, with a 10 a.m. start on Monday, January 11. TVMDL in Canyon will operate on a one hour delay with a 9 a.m. start on Monday, January … [Read more...]
TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Director's Excellence Award. Each year, TVMDL recognizes individuals who exemplify service to the agency through quality assurance, … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Starting January 11, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the Crossmatch test. Requests for this test have remained consistently low. Additionally, due to the urgent nature of results, this test is best … [Read more...]
Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers a variety of diagnostic tests that may be used as part of the breeding soundness examination of a mare. In addition to bacterial culture, TVMDL also offers a uterine biopsy and … [Read more...]
TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has received notice of a dog and cat pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The brand affected is marketed as Sportmix, produced by Midwestern Pet Food. This brand is … [Read more...]
Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...]
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