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Equine rhinitis viruses, ERV, are small, non-enveloped RNA viruses belonging to the Picornaviridae family, shown to be capable of causing disease in both the upper and lower respiratory tracts of equids.  In the 1960s, clinical presentation and some virological features mistakenly led to its inclusion in the Rhinovirus genus. By the 1990s, molecular studies confirmed […]

On September 1, Emily Zuber, DVM, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, College Station lab as a clinical pathologist. Zuber earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Texas A&M University in 2014 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University, where she graduated cum laude, in 2019. Following her […]

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has added an oral biopsy offering. This test is geared towards dentists, oral surgeons, oncologists, and general veterinarians with a dental interest and is most useful in cases where there is the submission of clinical photos and imaging (radiographs/CBCT) for the full evaluation of oral pathologic disease. […]

On September 1, Katia Groch, DVM, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, College Station laboratory as a veterinary pathologist. In 2003, Groch earned a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, an equivalent to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Following […]

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, receives and test samples from livestock show animals for the presence of performance-enhancing drugs or medications. These tests are in place to protect animal welfare, consumer safety, ensure fairness, and uphold the integrity of the competition. A single positive test can result in disqualification and loss of […]

Service and operational excellence are prominent standards held at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Taking the following steps, clients can help TVMDL staff provide the highest level of efficiency: Untestable samples  Oftentimes, problems are found at unboxing. TVMDL must halt the flow of unboxing and sample processing when a problem is identified. […]

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, receives several inquiries related to bone biopsies. Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP, an anatomic pathologist for TVMDL, provides thorough explanations for six questions related to bone biopsies. Properly performed, bone biopsies offer valuable insights. The following questions will help broaden your understanding of this diagnostic tool: How […]

As the lead author of a recent journal publication, Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, an anatomic pathologist at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, documented a cluster of cases involving ethmoid tumors in white-tailed deer, WTD. In collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and other TVMDL staff, Edwards provides the first […]

On August 18, Sai Narayanan, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD, PGDZ, joined the College Station laboratory at a veterinary pathologist. Narayanan is a three-time graduate of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Chennai, India. In 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, an equivalent to a Doctor of Veterinary […]

With over 650 test offerings, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, locations generate timely and reliable results using a combination of traditional methods and state-of-the-art instruments. However, the true engine behind the diagnostics is the intricate system of over 160 dedicated employees.   Twenty employees comprise the Client Services section at the College Station location. […]