The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and Amarillo Pathology Group, LLP and Physicians Preferred Laboratory, Ltd. (APGPPL) have partnered to increase human SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing in the Texas Panhandle. TVMDL, a … [Read more...]
TVMDL histopathology group co-authors article
TVMDL Pathologists Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP, and Laboratory Supervisor Maritiza Anguiano recently published an article entitled "Leukemic histiocytic sarcoma in a captive common squirrel monkey … [Read more...]
How to get the most out of your TVMDL consultation
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has several professionals employed who are available for consultation on a variety of subjects. To get the most from a consultation, it is helpful to have the following information … [Read more...]
The Basics of Heartworm Disease Testing
Summer is growing closer and as the weather begins to warm up, mosquitos will become more active. Along with a myriad of other diseases and issues, mosquitos are the causative agent behind one of the issues some pet owners fear most, heartworm … [Read more...]
How to assemble a necropsy field kit
Diagnosing animal diseases frequently requires a veterinarian or a technician to collect specimens in the field. This can be difficult without having the right tools on hand. For these occasions, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Something’s wrong with my pet’s food!
Something's wrong with my pet's food! By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT As a veterinarian, how often do your clients think "Rascal's" food is what caused him to be sick? What do you tell them? Do they report this instance of possible food … [Read more...]
CHI St. Joseph Health and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Collaborate for COVID-19 Testing
St. Joseph Health and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) have partnered to offer increased accessibility to SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) testing for the community through the TVMDL lab at the Texas A&M University campus. Tests … [Read more...]
Is that a laboratory in your pocket? How TVMDL’s telemedicine services are giving clients one foot in the laboratory, even at a distance
Smartphones have revolutionized the innerworkings of modern society. Humans now have the ability to check the weather forecast, deposit a check, communicate with someone in another country, and schedule a ride, all almost instantaneously and from … [Read more...]
Serum Sample Guidelines
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) performs numerous tests using serum. Proper collection, preparation, and packaging for transportation is imperative to obtaining a quality serum sample. Serum samples that arrive at … [Read more...]
Díaz-Delgado publishes two articles over marine mammal pathology
TVMDL Pathologist Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP was part of two groups recently published in marine pathology journals. Abstracts for each article are below. Facial Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Abdominal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour … [Read more...]
Animal SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus testing at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is dedicated to protecting both animal and human health through diagnostics. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, TVMDL is working with the Texas Animal Health Commission … [Read more...]
TVMDL donates over 2,000 sampling kits
WRITER: Laylan Copelin Vice Chancellor of Marketing Communications lcopelin@tamus.edu 512-289-2782 More than 2,000 COVID-19 sampling kits will soon be on their way to hospitals across the state, thanks to Aggie innovation and … [Read more...]
TVMDL Update | COVID-19
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is continually monitoring COVID-19’s impact across the United States. We are currently maintaining normal business operations and although we are adjusting staffing to meet demand, we … [Read more...]
Akey appointed to USDA APHIS consultation board
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has appointed Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director Bruce Akey, MS, DVM to a national consultation … [Read more...]
TVMDL Update | COVID-19
At this time, all Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) locations are operating under normal business hours. Although we have limited staffing at all locations, we have not limited our services. TVMDL is fully committed to … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Canine Distemper Virus (FA)
As of April 1, 2020, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Canine Distemper Virus (FA) testing on conjunctival scrapings. TVMDL recommends the Canine Distemper Virus (rtPCR) as an alternative test. … [Read more...]
Piccione co-authors article over the cytologic appearance of hibernoma in dogs
Clinical Pathology Section Head Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP recently co-authored an article over the cytologic appearance of hibernoma in dogs published in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. The abstract for the article is listed below. Hibernomas … [Read more...]
TVMDL joins Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) was recently accepted into the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). Vet-LIRN is an international network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories … [Read more...]
TVMDL Update | COVID-19
Friday March 13, 2020 In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 around the country and Texas, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is closely monitoring the situation and working with external entities to ensure the … [Read more...]
Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses
When horses ingest the cantharidin toxin through hay or alfalfa contaminated with “blister” beetles, the outcome is often fatal. Toxicosis occurs rapidly; as little as four grams of dried beetles may contain fatal levels of … [Read more...]
Prepare your horses for spring: Vaccinate for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus
Last year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), documented fewer cases of West Nile virus than in previous years. The number of positive cases of West Nile virus in horses seen at TVMDL fluctuates from year to year, … [Read more...]
TVMDL experts working toward development of Newcastle disease assay thanks to grant
By Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, was enacted in December 2018. The 2018 Farm Bill provides support, certainty, and stability to the U.S. farmers, ranchers, and forest … [Read more...]
Edwards publishes two articles in January
Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, veterinary pathologist, was recently part of two teams that published articles during the month of January. In her first published appearance for the month, Dr. Edwards, along with Gabe Gomez, DVM, PhD, Mindy Borst, … [Read more...]
Brown joins TVMDL as associate professor for research
Amanda Brown, MS, PhD joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) on February 3 as an associate professor for research. In her role, Dr. Brown will be part of a newly established research and development group at … [Read more...]
Amarillo laboratory closed Wednesday, February 5 due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather conditions, TVMDL's Amarillo laboratory will be closed on Wednesday, February 5. Normal business hours are expected to resume tomorrow. For general testing questions, clients may call the College Station laboratory at … [Read more...]
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