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Identification of a wide variety of bacterial pathogens in companion animals by aerobic and anaerobic culture.
Identification of a wide variety of bacterial pathogens in livestock species by aerobic and anaerobic culture.
Identification of a wide variety of bacterial pathogens in poultry species by aerobic and anaerobic culture.
Identification of toxic blister beetles by microscopic examination.
Beetles found in a new batch of alfalfa hay were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for identification. TVMDL’s toxicology section can identify toxic and non-toxic beetles using microscopic examination. The beetles submitted were identified as Tiger beetles (Cicindelidae sp.) (Figure 1). Tiger beetles are characterized by having large, carnivorous mouth parts…
Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are bacteria capable of photosynthesis. They play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants and other organisms. However, under certain conditions, such as warm temperatures and high nutrient levels (phosphorus and nitrogen), cyanobacteria can proliferate rapidly, leading to harmful algal blooms.…
Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) by multiplex real time PCR.
Detection of Borrelia species, including B. burgdorferi, B. hermsii, B. parkeri, and B. turicatae by real time PCR. Lyme Borreliosis (Borrelia burgdorferi) DNA is not typically detected in peripheral blood, even when Lyme disease is the cause of clinical signs. This PCR for Borrelia species is offered for the detection of Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever Borrelia…
Botulism may be uncommon, but when it strikes, the consequences can be devastating. Botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, a spore-forming, Gram-positive bacterium. Susceptibility varies among species, and the effects of infection may range from temporary paralysis to respiratory failure. Timely recognition and diagnosis of botulism are helpful for…
In this article: Bovine abortion often leads to significant biological and economic consequences for cattle operations. With today’s high cattle values and the increasing cost of replacement heifers, these losses can quickly become financially devastating. Pregnancy loss may also indicate underlying infectious disease, which can affect the entire health of a herd. For these reasons, prompt investigation…