While the primary mission of TVMDL is to provide diagnostic services to the animal industries of Texas, we also maintain the capability to provide testing services to others involved in research or commercial businesses. To enter into an agreement … [Read more...] about Research Testing
Audited
Terry L. Dobrovolsky
Terry Dobrovolsky is the Agency Quality Assurance Manager for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). She has served in the role of Agency QA Manager since May 2006, and coordinates the Quality Program between the College … [Read more...] about Terry L. Dobrovolsky
Testing Supply Vendors
Minimum supplies needed: Pullorum plate antigen This antigen is a suspension of five (5) killed, stained strains (4, 11, 77, 79 and 296) of Salmonella pullorum for use in the whole-blood or serum plate agglutination test for the detection … [Read more...] about Testing Supply Vendors
Order Supplies
TVMDL provides clients with supply shipping containers that comply with all requirements for shipping Category B biological substances for a nominal fee (order below). If used as designed, this packaging will comply with all requirements. While … [Read more...] about Order Supplies
C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS
Dr. Senties-Cue is an expert source for poultry (avian) diseases and pathology. Dr. Senties-Cue has extensive experience in animal health & food safety. … [Read more...] about C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS
West Nile Virus & Encephalitis
It was a slow start in Texas in 2017 for positive cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) with one confirmed case of WNV (brain sample by rt-PCR), 15 confirmed cases of WNV by IgM ELISA and one confirmed case of EEE … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus & Encephalitis
Phelue Anderson, MS, PhD
Dr. Anderson completed his doctorate in Poultry Science at Texas A&M University; previously he received a Master of Science in Animal Science from Prairie View A&M University. His graduate research focused on the use of PCR-based … [Read more...] about Phelue Anderson, MS, PhD
Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM
Dr. Swinford assumed the role of agency director in 2021 after serving as the associate agency director since 2015. Prior to her role as associate agency director, Dr. Swinford was the microbiology branch chief and Bacteriology Section head at the … [Read more...] about Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM
Judy Akins, DVM, MS
Dr. Akins was in mixed and small animal practices for 4 years before completing residencies in anatomic and clinical pathology. Areas of interest include the emerging field of veterinary forensic pathology and diseases of the equine … [Read more...] about Judy Akins, DVM, MS
Education Library: Exotics & Pocket Pets
Pocket Pet Health … [Read more...] about Education Library: Exotics & Pocket Pets
Stacy Morris, MAg, BS
As Associate Director, Morris provides executive leadership for agency operational functions. In this role, she leads and manages an array of services and programs including core business strategies, executive operations, human resources, personnel … [Read more...] about Stacy Morris, MAg, BS
Malcolm L. Delovio, PhD
Dr. Delovio's interests lie in assay development and performance, proteomics, chromatography and utilizing technology to enhance laboratory efficiency. He is experienced in speaking on the thyroid, adrenal and reproductive endocrinology systems. … [Read more...] about Malcolm L. Delovio, PhD
Travis Mays, MS, PhD
Dr. Mays can provide information related to drug testing in racehorses, greyhounds, livestock show animals and routine diagnostic testing such as the Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen. He is also knowledgeable and trained to provide information related … [Read more...] about Travis Mays, MS, PhD
Terry S. Hensley, MS, DVM
Dr. Hensley has a special interest in equine diseases, wildlife disease (both in free ranging populations and captive wildlife), and disease interactions between wildlife and domestic livestock. In addition to his ability to speak on management and … [Read more...] about Terry S. Hensley, MS, DVM
Martin D. Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV
Dr. Ficken is an expert source for poultry (avian) diseases and pathology, with emphasis on highly pathogenic avian influenza. He is a licensed veterinarian and board-certified in both Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) and as a Poultry Veterinarian … [Read more...] about Martin D. Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV
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Compact with Texans Privacy & Security Accessibility Policy State Link Policy Statewide Search Equal Opportunity for Educational Programs Statement Veterans Benefits Military Families Risk, Fraud, & Misconduct … [Read more...] about Site Policies
Education Library: Porcine
TVMDL Fee Schedule
Download Full Fee Schedule (PDF) Accession Fee: $8.00 for all clients per accession. Accession fees apply to each accession/case, not each specimen. An accession is defined samples from the same animal/herd/flock, originating from a single animal … [Read more...] about TVMDL Fee Schedule
Import/Export Testing
TVMDL performs import and export tests on a wide variety of species every week, for clients across Texas, the United States and internationally. TVMDL: maintains sample import permits for international clients can petition for additional … [Read more...] about Import/Export Testing
Education Library: Caprine/Ovine
FAQ: G6S diagnostic testing Stemming the spread of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans … [Read more...] about Education Library: Caprine/Ovine
Education Library: Avian/Poultry
Avian Influenza Testing – Blood Collection Avian Influenza Testing – Swab Collection National Poultry Improvement Plan information Feather sample collection preparation Hatchery Fluff Sampling for Pullorum-Typhoid Biosecurity videos … [Read more...] about Education Library: Avian/Poultry
Education Library: Feline
Vaccine Titer Testing Thyroid Disease Testing at TVMDL … [Read more...] about Education Library: Feline
Education Library: Canine
Facts about canine influenza virus Vaccine titer testing Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever Thyroid Disease Testing at TVMDL … [Read more...] about Education Library: Canine
Education Library: Equine
Equine Hair Sample Collection Pigeon Fever Cantharidin Poisoning West Nile Virus in Horses: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Cushing's) The Facts on Equine Drug Testing Thyroid Disease … [Read more...] about Education Library: Equine
Education Library: Bovine
Keeping cattle healthy and hydrated during a drought BVDV: Sources and Test Guidance Definitive Diagnosis of Cryptosporidiosis Photosensitization: affecting cattle herds across the state Testing for Trichomonas Submitting Samples for … [Read more...] about Education Library: Bovine