Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS was recently interviewed for the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Program "Around the Caprock". She discussed how Winter Storm Uri may … [Read more...] about Monday discusses lingering effects of Winter Storm Uri on cattle in the Texas High Plains
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Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices
Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices Will Sims, DVM, MS Dermatology cases are one of the most common types of cases seen by general practitioners. A crucial diagnostic tool in these cases is the skin biopsy. They are indicated … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Skin Biopsy Best Practices
Operation update for Friday, February 19: Center laboratory closed. All other laboratories opening at 10 a.m.
**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...] about Operation update for Friday, February 19: Center laboratory closed. All other laboratories opening at 10 a.m.
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...] about Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory closed
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...] about Operation update for Thursday, February 18: Canyon laboratory tentatively open, all other laboratories closed
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...] about Operation update for Wednesday, February 17: All TVMDL locations closed
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...] about All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
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...] about All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
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...] about Partnership between veterinary diagnostic laboratory and human healthcare providers recognized for response to COVID-19
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...] about TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
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...] about Dimitrov contributes three articles to avian diagnostic literature
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...] about Hensley awarded Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for dedication to veterinary diagnostics
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...] about Maguire assists in authoring literature over novel pathogen identified in splitnose rockfish
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...] about TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
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...] about Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
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...] about Tracking transboundary and emerging diseases: Newly funded project aims to use Next-Generation Sequencing to detect bovine diseases sooner
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...] about TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
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...] about TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
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...] about Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
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...] about TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
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...] about TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
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...] about Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
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...] about TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
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...] about TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
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...] about Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL