In anticipating more inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Wednesday, February 17. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions at each laboratory location. Clients will be updated … [Read more...] about Operation update for Wednesday, February 17: All TVMDL locations closed
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All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. Agency leadership is continuing to monitor weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for … [Read more...] about All TVMDL locations closed Tuesday, February 16
All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
Due to inclement weather, all TVMDL locations will be closed on Monday, February 15. Agency leadership is actively monitoring weather conditions in College Station, Center, Canyon, and Gonzales and will make determinations for the rest of the week as … [Read more...] about All TVMDL locations closed Monday, February 15 due to weather
Partnership between veterinary diagnostic laboratory and human healthcare providers recognized for response to COVID-19
An unconventional partnership between the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), St. Joseph Health and the Amarillo Pathology Group Physician’s Preferred Laboratory (APG-PPL) was recently recognized for its contribution to … [Read more...] about Partnership between veterinary diagnostic laboratory and human healthcare providers recognized for response to COVID-19
TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired two equine-specific offerings in the clinical pathology section. Starting today, TVMDL will no longer offer Coombs Direct & CBC Profile – Equine due to infrequent … [Read more...] about TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
Dimitrov contributes three articles to avian diagnostic literature
Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, virology section head, was part of three groups that recently published journal articles covering avian topics. The first article covers the discovery of a novel picornavirus associated with Runting and Stunting Syndrome … [Read more...] about Dimitrov contributes three articles to avian diagnostic literature
Hensley awarded Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for dedication to veterinary diagnostics
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Diagnostic Services Terry Hensley, MS, DVM, is the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services recipient. Dr. Hensley joined TVMDL … [Read more...] about Hensley awarded Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for dedication to veterinary diagnostics
Maguire assists in authoring literature over novel pathogen identified in splitnose rockfish
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Cheryl Maguire, DVM, was recently part of a team that authored a journal article documenting a novel pathogen discovered on two splitnose rockfish. Once … [Read more...] about Maguire assists in authoring literature over novel pathogen identified in splitnose rockfish
TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
Starting February 2, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the ACTH – Endogenous (RIA). In addition to infrequent requests for this test, the manufacturer is discontinuing the kit used to perform … [Read more...] about TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants that have grown or been added to your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses. What are … [Read more...] about Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site
Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP A one-year-old, female-spayed, mix breed dog required a mid-shaft, hind leg amputation after a femoral fracture. Following the amputation, the owner and … [Read more...] about Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site
Tracking transboundary and emerging diseases: Newly funded project aims to use Next-Generation Sequencing to detect bovine diseases sooner
Transboundary and emerging diseases are constant threats to the livestock industry. Even as biosafety measures have evolved, there is always the lingering peril of highly contagious or newly discovered diseases impacting animal health. Through a … [Read more...] about Tracking transboundary and emerging diseases: Newly funded project aims to use Next-Generation Sequencing to detect bovine diseases sooner
Trapp named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Trapp named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Anguiano awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Anguiano awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in administrative category
When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match
When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Malcolm Delovio, PhD A two-year-old mixed breed dog was presented to their veterinarian for an inability to lose weight and mild hair loss. Blood was collected and serum was … [Read more...] about When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match
Cryptosporidiosis in cattle
Cryptosporidiosis in cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM and Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP A seven-day-old angus bull calf with a history of diarrhea was necropsied by the submitting veterinarian. The small intestine, liver, kidney and the lymph node were … [Read more...] about Cryptosporidiosis in cattle
TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Director's Excellence Awards. Click each recipient's name to learn more about them. Administrative Category Maritza Anguiano, … [Read more...] about TVMDL recognizes 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipients
TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recognizes employees for their years of service to the agency. This year, the agency recognized 13 employees who have served TVMDL a combined 210 years. Please join … [Read more...] about TVMDL recognizes employees with a combined 210 years of service
Harrell recognized as 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipient
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Harrell recognized as 2020 Director’s Excellence Award recipient
Pfeifer awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Pfeifer awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Delgado named 2020 Director’s Excellence Award winner
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Delgado named 2020 Director’s Excellence Award winner
Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Rodriguez awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Cubero awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Cubero awarded 2020 Director’s Excellence Award in student category
Schroeder named winner of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Schroeder named winner of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Lovell named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) annually presents the Director’s Excellence Award to individuals who embody the agency’s mission. Each year, TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify excellence through … [Read more...] about Lovell named recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award