Search results for “plant identification”.
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%…
In late March, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) diagnosed senna toxicosis in two separate goat herds, from west and central Texas. In the first case, a 2-month-old goat kid was found suddenly dead along with one other goat kid. A third surviving kid was reported to be clinically ill. Histologically, the heart…
Detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne’s disease, by agar gel immunodiffusion.
Detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne’s disease, by real time PCR. TVMDL provides an option to pool up to three samples if pooling is indicated on the submission form. Pooling will add an additional $2.50 per sample.