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...] about TVMDL retires Canine Distemper Virus (FA)
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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...] about Piccione co-authors article over the cytologic appearance of hibernoma in dogs
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...] about TVMDL joins Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network
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...] about TVMDL Update | COVID-19
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...] about Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses
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...] about Prepare your horses for spring: Vaccinate for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus
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...] about TVMDL experts working toward development of Newcastle disease assay thanks to grant
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...] about Edwards publishes two articles in January
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...] about Brown joins TVMDL as associate professor for research
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...] about Amarillo laboratory closed Wednesday, February 5 due to inclement weather
Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species. Similar to retinal tissue, hair and wool have been shown to retain … [Read more...] about Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
TVMDL Amarillo hosts annual winter meeting
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) Amarillo laboratory hosted their annual winter meeting on January 17. Primarily targeted toward livestock producers, attendees listened to presentations covering African Swine … [Read more...] about TVMDL Amarillo hosts annual winter meeting
Ernst receives 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
Holley Ernst, diagnostic services assistant section head at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) College Station facility, is the 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services recipient. Ernst … [Read more...] about Ernst receives 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
Merrell recognized as Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence recipient
Stephanie Merrell, administrative coordinator and import/export coordinator at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Amarillo laboratory, was awarded the 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Office and … [Read more...] about Merrell recognized as Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence recipient
Gold joins TVMDL as veterinary pathologist
On January 6, Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station as a veterinary pathologist. In 2003, Dr. Gold earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ursinus College. … [Read more...] about Gold joins TVMDL as veterinary pathologist