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A 500 lb. steer from a 30,000 head capacity feedlot was recognized as ill and pulled to a “sick pen”. The steer was from a pen of 45 head that had been on feed for approximately 45 days and appeared normal until recently. The steer was discovered on a routine daily pen check to be…
Detection of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) by real-time PCR. This test can distinguish between the ovine, ibex, white tail deer, caprine and alcelaphine herpesvirus-1 strains of MCF.
A 1-year-old heifer became weak and went off by herself in mid-April. The heifer was examined by the submitting veterinarian a few days later and was described as being lethargic, having a drooped head, oculonasal discharge, conjunctivitis/scleritis, mild mucosal petechiations, and frank blood in the urine. The heifer was weak and ataxic and would fall down…
Identification of bacterial pathogens that cause mastitis in livestock by culture.
Determination of methicillin-resistance on Staphylococcus isolates. Price listed is per bacterial isolate.
Detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae, as well as influenza A virus (IAV) by real time PCR.
An unidentified microfilaria was found on a blood smear obtained from a 16-year old, female, captive penguin who was being treated for respiratory aspergillosis. The attending veterinarian submitted whole blood and a fresh blood smear to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for parasite identification. Multiple microfilariae were seen on the submitted blood…
Detection and identification of microfilaria by filter test and manual microscopy.
Detection and identification of microfilaria by manual microscopy.
Gastrointestinal, GI, parasites bring serious concern to equine health. Among the various types of parasites includes the most common nematodes from the Strongylidae family. In the last two years, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has detected parasites in approximately 49% of equine fecal samples submitted for parasitology testing. Of this group, 45%…