Zoonotic Samples Regardless of the method in which a sample arrives at TVMDL, it’s important it’s packaged in a manner that is safe for the submitter and lab staff. All potentially zoonotic samples should be double bagged. The submission form should then be placed in a bag independent of the sample. Take the Transit Out…
Losing a pet is a deeply emotional experience, and it’s important to have support. This page offers resources clients may consider when grieving the loss of a pet and information on how TVMDL works with crematoriums. TVMDL’s ready to assist the crematorium of your choice Animal cremation offers a respectful and dignified way to honor…
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Who are TVMDL’s clients? TVMDL’s clientele is diverse. We work many types of individuals dedicated to protecting animal health. However, TVMDL requires all clients be the veterinarian, authorized submitter, designated caretaker, or owner of the animal from which the sample was derived. If TVMDL suspects the client does not meet this requirement, TVMDL will attempt…
In addition to testing, TVMDL offers clients various additional services. Click each fee category to view the fees and services. Additional Fees Fee Name Description Price Consultation/Interpretation Fee Interpretation of water samples from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory. $6.00 Decalcification Decalcify a bone for histopathology. $14.00 Endpoint Titer…
Flock owners have several options around the state for ensuring the health of their birds. Most flock owners contact an Authorized Tester in their county. If there are no available Authorized Testers available, flock owners may contact Testers in neighboring counties. Each Authorized Tester can determine the county or counties they serve, and charges associated…
Protecting poultry health in Texas and beyond The mission of the Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) Program is to bring about the control and eradication of pullorum disease and fowl typhoid from poultry flocks in Texas and to maintain Texas as a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State. The program, enacted by the 65th Texas Legislature, requires that all domestic…
The role of Authorized Testers Since 2017, the Texas PT Program has relied on privately trained individuals to test poultry flocks across the state. Authorized Testers are critical to the overall health of Texas’ poultry populations and ensure Texas maintains our status as a PT-Clean state.
Initial training for new testers All individuals interested in becoming an Authorized Tester are required to attend certification training. Trainings are scheduled throughout the year based on interest and the need for more testers. The waitlist for 2025 trainings has now closed. All individuals interested in joining the 2026 waitlist should continue to monitor this…
Minimum Supplies Needed At a minimum, Authorized Testers must have: Authorized Testers should expect to spend approximately $300 to purchase these supplies. In addition, the national antigen supply varies. The PT Office strongly encourages Authorized Testers to purchase antigen when it is available as supply shortages are a regular occurrence. Supply Vendors Supply Vendors Continued…