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
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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
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...] about TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
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...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM recently earned a board-certification through the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM) in bacteriology and mycology. Paul joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Anatomic Pathology Section Head Gabe Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of team that recently published an article in the Journal of Comparative Pathology. The article covers systemic … [Read more...] about Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Piccione co-authors article over systemic mastocytosis
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical pathology section head, is part of a team who recently published an article over systemic mastocytosis. Systemic mastocytosis is characterized by infiltration of multiple organs by neoplastic mast cells. … [Read more...] about Piccione co-authors article over systemic mastocytosis
Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload)
Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload) Guy Sheppard, DVM Grain is certainly an important feedstuff for livestock, but it can also be deadly if not fed correctly. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and provide energy for the animals … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload)
TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Starting November 25, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer perform Dirofilaria immitis Antibody – Feline (Lateral Flow). The kit manufacturer, Heska, no longer produces the kits needed to perform this … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has updated a panel that detects antibodies to Brucella canis, the causative agent to canine brucellosis. Previously, TVMDL’s B. canis panel was performed using an indirect … [Read more...] about Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Glyphosate (GC/MS) to the test catalog. Glyphosate is one of the active ingredients in commercial herbicides. Using Gas Chromatography – Mass … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is progressive neurological disease that affects several cervid species. The CWD susceptible species are white-tailed deer, black-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, red deer, reindeer, sika, and moose. Since it was first … [Read more...] about How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) molecular diagnostics section in College Station is pleased to announce the addition of Clostridium colinum real-time PCR to the test catalog. This new PCR test is a … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
TVMDL provides virtual contributions to fall conferences
The 2020 joint-meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) recently concluded. This year’s meeting was entirely virtual and offered live and pre-recorded … [Read more...] about TVMDL provides virtual contributions to fall conferences
Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Dirofilaria immitis Antigen – Pre and Post Heat Treatment Panel (ELISA) to the test catalog. This panel includes a routine Dirofilaria … [Read more...] about Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog
Canyon laboratory to open late Wednesday, October 28
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Canyon is scheduled to open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. These altered business hours will allow staff time to monitor weather conditions and safely travel to the … [Read more...] about Canyon laboratory to open late Wednesday, October 28
Canyon laboratory closing Monday at 3 p.m. due to weather
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) Canyon laboratory will close today at 3 p.m. due to winter weather. The Canyon laboratory will remain closed tomorrow, October 27. Please refer to the TVMDL website for information … [Read more...] about Canyon laboratory closing Monday at 3 p.m. due to weather
TVMDL pathologist contributes to three studies over cetacean pathology
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) pathologist Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP co-authored three recently published studies. The articles cover the pathological perspective of an unusual mortality event in Guiana … [Read more...] about TVMDL pathologist contributes to three studies over cetacean pathology
Necropsy offering for companion animal neonates added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Necropsy – Companion Animal Neonate to the test catalog. This addition is for post-mortem examination and dissection of neonatal companion … [Read more...] about Necropsy offering for companion animal neonates added to TVMDL test catalog
Drug screen for cannabinoids now offered at TVMDL’s College Station laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section is pleased to announce the addition of Drug Screen – Cannabinoids (LC-MS/MS) to the test catalog. This new drug screen is a cost-effective offering … [Read more...] about Drug screen for cannabinoids now offered at TVMDL’s College Station laboratory
Equine Pregnancy Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
The clinical pathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station now offers an Equine Pregnancy Panel. This panel combines progesterone and estrone sulfate at a discounted price to aid in the … [Read more...] about Equine Pregnancy Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
2020 World Rabies Day: Bringing Awareness to Rabies Prevention
Annually observed on September 28, World Rabies Day is a global health observance created in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC). This day's aim is intended to motivate action for rabies prevention, raise awareness among … [Read more...] about 2020 World Rabies Day: Bringing Awareness to Rabies Prevention
Matthews joins TVMDL Canyon laboratory at veterinary pathologist
On September 21, Morgan Matthews, DVM joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Canyon laboratory as a veterinary pathologist. In 2010, Dr. Matthews graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor … [Read more...] about Matthews joins TVMDL Canyon laboratory at veterinary pathologist