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
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Gillis 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 Gillis recipient of 2020 Director’s Excellence Award
Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
On December 31, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory was alerted to a pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The pet food manufacturer, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., issued a voluntary recall for nine lots of Sportmix … [Read more...] about Pet food recall expanded: TVMDL alerted to additional products recalled
TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
The United States’ poultry industry continues to be a critical part of the nation’s food supply. Although biosafety measures and surveillance testing have improved in recent decades, the multibillion-dollar industry is still facing a constant threat … [Read more...] about TVMDL leading grant-funded project to develop rapid response methods for influenza A viruses in birds
TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
Due to inclement road and weather conditions, TVMDL's College Station laboratory and Center laboratory will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12. At this time, TVMDL's Gonzales and Canyon laboratories are expected to operate under normal business … [Read more...] about TVMDL College Station and Center laboratories opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12
Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, TVMDL in College Station will operate on a two hour delay, with a 10 a.m. start on Monday, January 11. TVMDL in Canyon will operate on a one hour delay with a 9 a.m. start on Monday, January … [Read more...] about Delayed openings for College Station and Canyon laboratories for Monday, January 11
TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Director's Excellence Award. Each year, TVMDL recognizes individuals who exemplify service to the agency through quality assurance, … [Read more...] about TVMDL announces 2020 recipients of Director’s Excellence Awards
TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Starting January 11, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the Crossmatch test. Requests for this test have remained consistently low. Additionally, due to the urgent nature of results, this test is best … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers a variety of diagnostic tests that may be used as part of the breeding soundness examination of a mare. In addition to bacterial culture, TVMDL also offers a uterine biopsy and … [Read more...] about Submitting samples for equine uterine cultures at TVMDL
TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has received notice of a dog and cat pet food recall due to high levels of aflatoxin. The brand affected is marketed as Sportmix, produced by Midwestern Pet Food. This brand is … [Read more...] about TVMDL alerted to pet food recall
Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve
Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM recently earned a board-certification through the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM) in bacteriology and mycology. Paul joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Paul earns board-certification through American College of Veterinary Microbiologists
Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Anatomic Pathology Section Head Gabe Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of team that recently published an article in the Journal of Comparative Pathology. The article covers systemic … [Read more...] about Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine
Zinc contamination in serum samples
Zinc contamination in serum samples Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section performed zinc testing on a small set of paired samples. Prior to testing, blood … [Read more...] about Zinc contamination in serum samples
Marijuana detected in multiple dogs
Marijuana detected in multiple dogs Travis Mays, MS, PhD The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) received serum for marijuana testing from three different dogs over a period of five days. Each case was unrelated, and … [Read more...] about Marijuana detected in multiple dogs
Piccione co-authors article over systemic mastocytosis
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical pathology section head, is part of a team who recently published an article over systemic mastocytosis. Systemic mastocytosis is characterized by infiltration of multiple organs by neoplastic mast cells. … [Read more...] about Piccione co-authors article over systemic mastocytosis
Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor
Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Sertoli cell tumors are unique testicular tumors that are known for their ability to cause feminization of male dogs. These tumors are commonly diagnosed … [Read more...] about Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor
Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload)
Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload) Guy Sheppard, DVM Grain is certainly an important feedstuff for livestock, but it can also be deadly if not fed correctly. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and provide energy for the animals … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Rumen Acidosis (Grain Overload)
TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Starting November 25, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer perform Dirofilaria immitis Antibody – Feline (Lateral Flow). The kit manufacturer, Heska, no longer produces the kits needed to perform this … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has updated a panel that detects antibodies to Brucella canis, the causative agent to canine brucellosis. Previously, TVMDL’s B. canis panel was performed using an indirect … [Read more...] about Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Glyphosate (GC/MS) to the test catalog. Glyphosate is one of the active ingredients in commercial herbicides. Using Gas Chromatography – Mass … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is progressive neurological disease that affects several cervid species. The CWD susceptible species are white-tailed deer, black-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, red deer, reindeer, sika, and moose. Since it was first … [Read more...] about How to properly pack samples for CWD ELISA testing
TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) molecular diagnostics section in College Station is pleased to announce the addition of Clostridium colinum real-time PCR to the test catalog. This new PCR test is a … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
TVMDL provides virtual contributions to fall conferences
The 2020 joint-meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) recently concluded. This year’s meeting was entirely virtual and offered live and pre-recorded … [Read more...] about TVMDL provides virtual contributions to fall conferences
Bordetellosis (Turkey Coryza) in Turkeys
Bordetellosis (Turkey Coryza) in Turkeys By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Bordetellosis is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease of poultry caused by Bordetella avium, a gram-negative motile aerobic rod-shaped bacterium. B. avium is … [Read more...] about Bordetellosis (Turkey Coryza) in Turkeys