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Specimen Import Spreadsheet
Download the Specimen Import Spreadsheet TVMDL encourages clients with multiple specimens, such as herd tests, to use the Specimen Import Spreadsheet to facilitate timely and accurate entry of animal/specimen information into our system. Please … [Read more...] about Specimen Import Spreadsheet
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
The National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP) is carried out in Texas, by the following: The Texas Poultry Improvement Association (TPIA) administers fees & dues associated with the program. The Texas Poultry Improvement Board (TPIB) … [Read more...] about National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
Pullorum-Typhoid Submission Form
The submission form may occasionally experience technical issues. If you have not received a response from the PT Office in 5 business days, please contact Sydney at pt-program@tvmdl.tamu.edu … [Read more...] about Pullorum-Typhoid Submission Form
Fiscal Year 2021 Transparency in State Agency Contracting and Procurement
September 2020 September Purchase Orders AB0564927 September 2020 Transparency Report October 2020 October Purchase Orders AB0571471 AB0575905 AB0571556 AB0574633 AB0574612 October 2020 Transparency … [Read more...] about Fiscal Year 2021 Transparency in State Agency Contracting and Procurement
Veterinary Services Section Overview
TVMDL’s Veterinary Services Section is composed of client services and sample receiving services, in addition to services provided by TVMDL's veterinary diagnosticians. TVMDL's client services are the truest representation of the agency. Staff in … [Read more...] about Veterinary Services Section Overview
Virology Section Overview
The virology section at TVMDL performs testing using timeless classical methods, such as cell cultures and egg inoculations. This section works with clients from across the world and performs testing from both domestic and exotic animal … [Read more...] about Virology Section Overview
Serology Section Overview
TVMDL's serology section utilizes validated serological assays to detect antibodies and antigens in a variety of animal species. Results are interpreted by veterinary professionals with decades of experience and expertise in an effort to provide … [Read more...] about Serology Section Overview
Molecular Diagnostics Section Overview
The molecular diagnostics section at TVMDL offers a range of DNA-based assays coupled with state-of-the-art equipment and expertise. While results alone help clients immensely, TVMDL offers interpretation of those results by diagnosticians and … [Read more...] about Molecular Diagnostics Section Overview
Histopathology Section Overview
The histopathology section at TVMDL thoroughly evaluates tissues through a variety of methods. Section members process biopsies, perform immunohistochemical staining, perform necropsies, and evaluate glass slides to ensure clients receive a … [Read more...] about Histopathology Section Overview
Clinical Pathology Section Overview
TVMDL's clinical pathology section performs testing in the areas of clinical pathology, endocrinology, and parasitology to characterize the health status of animals. A typical day might consist of evaluating parasites and cancer cells under a … [Read more...] about Clinical Pathology Section Overview
Bacteriology Section Overview
TVMDL's bacteriologists use both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology to identify fungal and bacterial pathogens. In addition to identification services, TVMDL bacteriologists also perform antibiotic sensitivity testing to assist … [Read more...] about Bacteriology Section Overview
TVMDL Laboratory Location Information
Each TVMDL laboratory is strategically located in Texas' historically livestock-dense regions. Click the pin on each laboratory location to learn more about the communities that embrace TVMDL. … [Read more...] about TVMDL Laboratory Location Information
Working at TVMDL
TVMDL professionals work with specimens from almost all mammalian and avian species. Staff work alongside some of the foremost veterinary diagnostic specialists in the world and have the opportunity to perform advanced diagnostic techniques as well … [Read more...] about Working at TVMDL
TVMDL Employee Benefits
TVMDL employees receive a competitive benefits package. Learn more about what is included below. Visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Administrative Services page to view other potential benefits. Competitive Insurance Plans All TVMDL employees are … [Read more...] about TVMDL Employee Benefits
TVMDL Career Center
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is one of the busiest laboratories of its kind in the nation. Annually, TVMDL performs over 925,000 tests from every state and approximately 17 countries. Each day, TVMDL tests … [Read more...] about TVMDL Career Center
Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP
In 2003, Dr. Gold earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ursinus College. After graduation, she earned a Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and a Doctor of Philosophy in veterinary microbiology from … [Read more...] about Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP
Small Animal Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
TVMDL has compiled syndrome specific diagnostic plans to assist clients in efficient diagnostic testing strategies based on clinical signs or gross necropsy findings. The client still has the ability to select the tests within the diagnostic plans … [Read more...] about Small Animal Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
TVMDL has compiled syndrome specific diagnostic plans to assist clients in efficient diagnostic testing strategies based on clinical signs or gross necropsy findings. The client still has the ability to select the tests within the diagnostic plans … [Read more...] about Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD
Dr. Dimitrov joined TVMDL in 2019. Initially, he served as the virology and molecular diagnostics section head at TVMDL's Amarillo laboratory. The following year he joined the College Station laboratory to serve as the virology section head. In 2021, … [Read more...] about Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD
Awards Programs
Director's Excellence Awards The TVMDL Director's Excellence Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by TVMDL employees. TVMDL employees at all laboratory locations are eligible for this award provided he/she has been employed by the agency for … [Read more...] about Awards Programs
Owais Khan, BVSc, MVSc, DACVM
Dr. Khan graduated from Birsa Agricultural University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree in 2001. After graduation, Dr. Khan earned a Master of Veterinary Science with an emphasis in veterinary microbiology from Gujarat … [Read more...] about Owais Khan, BVSc, MVSc, DACVM
Diagnostic Plans
TVMDL has compiled diagnostic plans for four sets of species. Plans are not testing panels and cannot be ordered for testing. Plans are intended to give clients testing recommendations based on an animal's clinical signs or common testing scenarios. … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Plans
Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
Click below to view each plan TVMDL has compiled syndrome specific diagnostic plans to assist clients in efficient diagnostic testing strategies based on clinical signs or gross necropsy findings. The client still has the ability to select the … [Read more...] about Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM
In 2005, Dr. Paul graduated from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and earned a Master’s of Science in microbiology from Bangladesh Agricultural University in 2006. While completing his master’s … [Read more...] about Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM