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Two hundred and forty straight stocker cattle were on a wheat and grass pasture with access to old barns filled with moldy hay, chemicals, fertilizers, and other substances. Six percent of the animals reportedly died within a 24-hour period. Two 7-month-old calves were necropsied on site and were noted to have melting abdominal fat, hemorrhage…
Detection of antibodies to Aspergillus species by agar gel immunodiffusion.
Detection of antibodies to Aspergillus species by complement fixation. Starting dilution is 1:8; titer performed to endpoint using 2-fold dilutions (1:8, 1:16, 1:32, etc.).
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 is now open. Complete the potential tester questionnaire to be added to the waitlist. Please note…
Confirmation/identification of avian adenovirus in suspect viral isolates by PCR.
Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. Detection of avian bornavirus by PCR.
Detection of influenza A virus (IAV) by real time PCR.
TVMDL maintains two laboratories dedicated to poultry diagnostics, located in Center, Texas and Gonzales, Texas. With the help of TVMDL, veterinarians can learn the best method to safely take a blood sample from poultry; the sample TVMDL uses to test for diseases like Avian Influenza, Salmonella or Mycoplasma. Veterinarians service the Texas animal health industry…