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 Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
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TVMDL Mobile app
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to offer clients our free mobile app available to download for both Android (Play Store) and iOS (Apple iTunes store) devices. The TVMDL mobile app gives you the ability … [Read more...] about TVMDL Mobile app
TVMDL Sections
The Analytical Chemistry Section encompasses Toxicology and Drug Testing. In Toxicology, specimens are analyzed to diagnose poisonings and toxins. Specimens analyzed may include animal tissues, ingesta, blood, urine, plants, feed, hay, water, … [Read more...] about TVMDL Sections
Types of Positions
Providing diagnostic services to clients throughout Texas and around the world requires a team of dedicated, highly trained professionals. We employ several types of professionals who work together to fulfill the agency's mission of protecting animal … [Read more...] about Types of Positions
Current Openings
Recently Posted Positions View a Complete List of All Current Positions Student Opportunities TVMDL is a full service veterinary diagnostic lab headquartered in College Station, Texas, on the campus of Texas A&M University. Our … [Read more...] about Current Openings
Resources
Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans Education Library Case Study Library Electronic Reporting: QR Coding Process … [Read more...] about Resources
Case Study Library: Cervid
Avoid the Madness of Rabies Submissions Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in White-Tailed deer Demodex mites discovered in a White-Tailed deer Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Cervid
Case Study Library: Equine
Rhinosporidium Diagnosed in Texas Horses Endometrial Biopsy: A Tool to Evaluate Fertility in the Mare Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) Diagnosed in a Horse Strongylus vulgaris Associated with Liver Damage and Neurologic Symptoms in a … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Equine
Case Study Library: Ovine/Caprine
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis Abortion of a sheep fetus due to Cache Valley Fever Virus Avoid the Madness of Rabies Submissions Copper Toxicity in Show Animals Rabies in a … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Ovine/Caprine
Case Study Library: Avian
Infectious Laryngotracheitis Diagnosed in Laying Chicken Necrotic Enteritis in Broilers Hawk Diagnosed with Avian Pox Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH) in Broiler Chickens Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Avian
Case Study Library: Porcine
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome: A focus on the respiratory syndrome Porcine Circovirus type 2: A focus on respiratory disease Valvular endocarditis in a pig due to Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Swine Influenza Virus: A focus on … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Porcine
Case Study Library: Canine
Disseminated Aspergillosis Diagnosed in a German Shepherd Spanish Galgo Rescued from Spain, Diagnosed with Leishmania Weimaraner Puppy Diagnosed with Chagas Disease IMHA in Dogs Secondary to Babesia gibsoni Diagnosed at TVMDL Proteinuria … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Canine
Case Study Library: Feline
Cerebellar Abiotrophy Diagnosed in 1-Year-Old Female Cat Bromethalin Poisoning in a Feline Multiple Parasites Discovered in West Texas Cougar Dracunculus insignisin a Texas Cat Cytauxzoon felis in a Cat Feline Osteosarcoma … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Feline
Case Study Library: Bovine
Over-supplementation leads to selenium toxicity in calves Cattle herds recently diagnosed with Johne's Disease Blackleg (Clostridial myositis) in cattle Bovine CBC reveals concurrent BLV and Anaplasmosis Know your pasture! Lantana … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Bovine
Case Study Library: Exotics and Pocket Pets
Viral-induced Shope fibroma diagnosed in rabbit Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis sriesii (CANV) diagnosed in several bearded dragons Sudden deaths in rabbit breeding colony attributed to Clostridium septicum Achyla spp. pathogen noted … [Read more...] about Case Study Library: Exotics and Pocket Pets
Case Study Library
TVMDL runs over 800,000 tests every year. Our staff frequently see interesting and challenging cases. Our case study library was developed to increase awareness of these cases among the veterinary and diagnostic communities. Select a species to view … [Read more...] about Case Study Library
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Electronic Reporting: QR Coding Process
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now adds a validation QR code to all Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Trichomoniasis, Piroplasmosis, and regulatory Brucellosis report forms delivered electronically. This will allow … [Read more...] about Electronic Reporting: QR Coding Process
Will Sims, DVM, MS
In 2007, Dr. Sims graduated from Oklahoma State University with a doctorate in veterinary medicine following undergraduate work in biochemistry and molecular biology. After graduation, Dr. Sims was a mixed animal practitioner in Cortez, Colorado for … [Read more...] about Will Sims, DVM, MS
Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP
Dr. Edwards graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in applied biology in 2009. After graduation, Dr. Edwards went on to earn a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2014. She … [Read more...] about Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP
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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
Pullorum-Typhoid Office Contact Information
Pullorum-Typhoid Office Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory P.O. Drawer 3040 College Station, Texas 77841 979.845.3414 | PT-Program@tvmdl.tamu.edu … [Read more...] about Pullorum-Typhoid Office Contact Information
Authorized Testing Agents
Authorized Testers Forms Click each link below to download the following forms: P/T Testing Report for Sale and Show TVMDL P/T Submission Form To submit a completed form, click here. Flock Qualification Table … [Read more...] about Authorized Testing Agents