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Detection of avian metapneumovirus types A, B, and C by rtPCR.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type A by rtPCR.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type B by rtPCR.
Detection of avian metapneumovirus type C by rtPCR.
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…
Too often the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) receives samples where there is a concern for rabies testing but the brain tissue submitted is not suitable for testing by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in Austin. Usually the problem is an incomplete sample where only half the brain is submitted. Less commonly,…
Detection of antibodies to Babesia caballi, a causative agent of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.