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Detection of avian paramyxovirus type 1 by real time PCR.
Confirmation/identification of avian reovirus in suspect viral isolates by PCR.
Although the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) strives to process and test all samples quickly, delays occur when samples arrive at the lab in less than ideal conditions. Here are some practices to help mitigate potential delays when submitting samples for antemortem CWD testing. Paperwork All antemortem CWD samples should have a thoroughly…
Nitrate toxicity occurs when animals consume food or water that contains high levels of nitrates. In the rumen, nitrates are converted into a smaller compound called nitrites, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Ruminants are particularly susceptible because of their consistent grazing habits. Alexis Thompson, DVM, Ph.D., DACVPM, is the resident director at the…
Detection of antibodies to Babesia caballi, a causative agent of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.
Detection of Babesia species (B. gibsoni, B. canis, B. caballi) by real time PCR.
Detection of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, by culture.
Identification of acid-fast bacterial pathogens by acid fast stain / differential stain.
Identification of bacterial pathogens requiring an anaerobic environment by culture.
Classification of bacterial organism based on Gram stain characteristic.