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Bibiana Petri da Silveira, DVM, MS, Ph.D. has been promoted to the bacteriology section head of  at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, in College Station. Since joining the laboratory, she has played a key role in strengthening diagnostic capabilities and advancing research that directly supports veterinarians, producers, and disease surveillance.  “I have always […]

Looking for practical clinical insight without stepping away from your practice? The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, Clinical Connections webinar series offers a convenient, one-hour virtual learning experience open to veterinary professionals, students, and animal health partners everywhere. Texas veterinarians can also earn one hour of continuing education (CE) credit while gaining diagnostic knowledge they can immediately apply in […]

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, frequently supports veterinarians and producers investigating bovine respiratory disease. Because of the multiple etiologies often involved, many professionals refer to it as Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC).  The impact of the disease varies by operation, but it affects both animal welfare and financial outcomes.   “Operations with a high prevalence of BRD spend a lot of time […]

Clostridial myositis, also known as blackleg, is a severe, rapidly fatal infectious disease of livestock that remains a significant concern for veterinarians and producers.  The disease is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a spore-forming, toxin-producing anaerobic bacterium that is widely distributed in soil.  “These spores are commonly found in soil,” said Alexis Thompson, DVM, Ph.D., DACVPM (Epidemiology). “Livestock typically ingest […]

Reproductive efficiency is central to herd health, productivity, and economic sustainability in large animal systems. When infertility, pregnancy loss, or abortion occurs, veterinarians must identify the underlying cause to prevent further reproductive losses and protect overall herd health.  In a recent podcast episode of Diseases and Diagnosis, produced by the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, veterinary diagnostician Semira […]

On February 2, Suzanna Storms, DVM, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the serology section head in College Station. Storms is a three-time graduate of the University of Illinois. In 2014, she earned a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2019, and in 2024 […]

The winter season often gets the blame when livestock health begins to dwindle; however cold temperatures are rarely the direct cause of disease. Instead, stress triggered from frigid weather conditions are significant points of concern. As many parts of the south brace for this weekend’s winter weather, it’s critical to consider the potential impact on livestock. When winter […]

An anatomic pathologist at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, was listed as the second author on a newly published case report describing an unusual and severe case of a tapeworm larval infection in an Anatolian Shepherd dog, with evidence suggesting that long-term infection may have contributed to the development of cancer. The work was […]

A veterinary pathologist at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, recently contributed to what is likely the first documented case of a rare cardiovascular defect in an avian species. The case involved a 33-year-old, male, blue-and-gold macaw (Ara ararauna), that died unexpectedly, without prior clinical indications, at […]

A veterinary pathologist at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, recently contributed to the publication of a new peer-reviewed research article addressing an emerging bacterial threat to U.S. catfish aquaculture. The article documents the first confirmed case of Plesiomonas shigelloides infection in Texas commercial catfish production. This […]