College Station Veterinary Pathologist Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, published an article in the August issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). In this case report, Dr. Edwards discusses the transmission of human … [Read more...]
Zip code for College Station laboratory updated
The zip code for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station facility has been updated. Clients shipping samples to the College Station facility through an express courier (e.g. FedEx, UPS) should use the … [Read more...]
Bovine Influenza D Virus (qPCR) added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recently added a qPCR for Bovine Influenza D Virus to its catalog of tests. As interest in this pathogen increases across the United States, TVMDL is pleased to offer this test to … [Read more...]
Digital toxicology added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of digital toxicology to our test catalog. This test allows clients to submit images of potentially hazardous materials for evaluation via email or … [Read more...]
World Rabies Day is September 28
2018 Update: According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, World Rabies Day is intended to motivate action for rabies prevention, raise awareness among communities, and educate the public on rabies prevention and exposure … [Read more...]
Dr. Hensley and Dr. Monday present at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) was represented by two speakers at the most recent Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) in San Antonio, Texas. SWVS is a partnership between the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New … [Read more...]
TVMDL veterinary diagnosticians recognized by Texans Caring for Texans
Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) four veterinary diagnosticians were recognized as part of the Texans Caring for Texans program. Dr. Terry Hensley, Dr. Guy Sheppard, and Dr. Cheryl Maguire at … [Read more...]
Piccione leads wet lab over digital cytology
Last Saturday Clinical Pathology Section Head Dr. Julie Piccione, instructed a hands-on digital cytology lab at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 2018 Canine Conference. This experience allowed attendees to … [Read more...]
TVMDL welcomes new section head at Amarillo laboratory
On July 23, Owais Khan, BVSc & AH, MVSc, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Amarillo as the bacteriology and serology section head. Dr. Khan graduated from Birsa Agricultural University with a … [Read more...]
Proceedings now available from the 3rd Annual TVMDL Amarillo BRD Conference
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Amarillo facility recently hosted the third annual Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Conference on July 7. Held on the campus of West Texas A&M University, industry experts from … [Read more...]
Four thyroid panels added to TVMDL test catalog
Starting September 1, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Thyroid Panels 1-10. As alternatives to these panels, TVMDL recommends clients order one of the four panels recently added to our … [Read more...]
Piccione presents at 2018 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum
Earlier this month Clinical Pathology Section Head Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, spoke at the 2018 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum on Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF). TBRF is endemic in the state of Texas and has … [Read more...]
Two porcine tests retired from TVMDL catalog
Starting this month, TVMDL will no longer offer the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus-ELISA or the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus-IFA. Significantly low submission numbers have been reported for both tests. Should TVMDL receive a request for either of … [Read more...]
Making the case for liver sampling: Why liver biopsies are better for detecting copper deficiencies
Making the case for liver sampling: Why liver biopsies are better for detecting copper deficiencies By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Copper deficiency has historically been problematic in Texas cattle herds with red-haired, black cows being the least of … [Read more...]
Mycoplasma hemofelis qPCR test added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mycoplasma hemofelis qPCR test to our test catalog. Feline hemotropic Mycoplasma spp. can cause severe anemia in cats and are … [Read more...]
Collaborating inside the lab: Videoconferencing in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak
In the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak, real-time communication with state, federal, and other animal health entities is imperative. Although technology, such as videoconferencing, exists that would allow collaboration with agencies … [Read more...]
Leptospira (FA) test retired
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory will no longer offer Leptospira (FA). As an alternative, TVMDL offers Leptospira Spp. (qPCR). Test: Leptospira Spp. (qPCR) Price: $25 Turnaround: This test is … [Read more...]
Reminder: Texas Trichomoniasis Program Updates
Updates to the testing protocols for the Texas Trichomoniasis Program will go into effect on Friday, June 15th. The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is … [Read more...]
Mastitis qPCR Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of the Mastitis qPCR panel to our test catalog. As the dairy industry in Texas continues to expand, TVMDL is excited to offer producers a panel to … [Read more...]
Texas Trichomoniasis Program testing protocols updated
The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is left to accomplish. The program is administered by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) with testing conducted … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Liver Trace Mineral Panel (referral) and Lead Tissue test (referral)
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer the Liver Trace Mineral Panel or the Lead Tissue test. With the implementation of inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) … [Read more...]
Piccione set to present over digital cytology services at canine conference
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, is set to present a wet lab over the use of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) digital cytology services. Hosted by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical … [Read more...]
Digital cytology submission option added to TVMDL Mobile app
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to announce a new update to our TVMDL mobile phone app. Clients will now have the ability to submit microscopic images through the app for digital cytology … [Read more...]
Piccione graduates from 2018 Group Leadership Forum
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Clinical Pathology Section Head recently graduated from the 2017 Group Leadership Forum (GLF). Developed by the Texas A&M Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, the GLF prepares participants … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds mineral panels for feed and tissue samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a new mineral panel, as well as individual metal tests, for feed and tissue. Minerals are measured in liver tissue using inductively coupled … [Read more...]
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