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
Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses
Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses Travis Mays, MS, PhD The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) drug testing laboratory offers a screen for the detection of beta-adrenergic agonist drugs, … [Read more...] about Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses
Malignant Catarrhal Fever in a 1-year-old heifer
Malignant Catarrhal Fever in a 1-year-old heifer By R. Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, Guy Sheppard, DVM, and Meagan Schroeder, PhD A 1-year-old heifer became weak and isolated herself. Three days later, the heifer was examined by the submitting … [Read more...] about Malignant Catarrhal Fever in a 1-year-old heifer
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
Calcinosis Circumscripta
Calcinosis Circumscripta Judith Akins, DVM, MS Slides from an aspirate of a mass on the left elbow of a two-year-old, intact male German Shepherd dog were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...] about Calcinosis Circumscripta
Dogs will eat anything, won’t they?
Dogs will eat anything, won’t they? Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Four dogs were brought to a veterinary clinic when one had been seizing for several hours and the other three had begun to tremble. All four dogs had reportedly been running loose in a rural … [Read more...] about Dogs will eat anything, won’t they?
Necropsy of rare bovine conjoined twins
Necropsy of rare bovine conjoined twins By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP Recently, bovine conjoined twin calves were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). Both the … [Read more...] about Necropsy of rare bovine conjoined twins
Histomoniasis (Blackhead) in birds
Histomoniasis (Blackhead) in birds Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD The causative agent of histomoniasis is a protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis. Numerous gallinaceous birds are affected by this parasite including turkeys, chickens, chukar … [Read more...] about Histomoniasis (Blackhead) in birds
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
Evaluating Apparent Discrepancies in Heartworm Test Results
Evaluating Apparent Discrepancies in Heartworm Test Results Melanie T. Landis, DVM, MBA; Carlos Rodriguez, BS; Mindy Borst, BS, LVT A 10-year-old female dog presented to its veterinarian for routine exam, vaccination and heartworm testing. It was … [Read more...] about Evaluating Apparent Discrepancies in Heartworm Test Results
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
Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle
Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM Neospora caninum is a protozoal organism that is associated with abortion in cattle and the birth of weak calves. Dogs are the definitive hosts for this organism, and the organism is spread … [Read more...] about Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle
Rabies in a Sheep
Rabies in a Sheep R. G Helman DVM, PhD DACVP An 8-month-old male sheep was purchased out of state at the end of September. The animal was clinically normal until November 1 when it was noted to be having a seizure. The animal could not stand or … [Read more...] about Rabies in a Sheep
Optimizing Your Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Submission
Optimizing Your Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Submission Cheryl Maguire, DVM The mission of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is to promote animal health and protect agricultural, companion animal and public … [Read more...] about Optimizing Your Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Submission