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Measurement of testosterone before and after administration of hCG stimulation to confirm cryptorchidism, primarily in equine, by chemiluminescence.
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…
Serving Texans, one test at a time Although TVMDL serves clients around the world, approximately 80% of our testing efforts are dedicated to Texas clients each year. Our impact stretches across the state to ensure animals of all kinds are healthy and protected. Use the map below to see how TVMDL’s testing efforts impact your…
Measurement of thallium by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens.
The Texas A&M Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, small yet impactful Research and Development team is making large strides in advancing animal health. Since the section was established in 2021, it has developed 10 new PCR tests, providing veterinarians with clearer and more efficient answers. The team consists of scientists Ellen Ruth Alexander Morris, Ph.D. and…
The crisp, autumn air settles in after a long and hot Texas summer, but lurking beneath the excitement is the shadowy threat of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex, otherwise known as kennel cough. Cooler temperatures mean an increase in outbreaks as dogs spend more time indoors in close quarters and their immune systems weaken.…
Analytical Testing Analytical testing capabilities for drug testing have evolved significantly over the years. Historically, techniques such as thin layer chromatography (TLC), gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC/MS) were used to detect drugs. More modern day tests include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography – mass…
A sample’s journey from the clinic to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is unpredictable. Once a package enters the mail system, it’s likely to get tossed, turned, and bumped until it arrives at the laboratory. Knowing this, it’s imperative clients take steps to properly package samples to ensure they arrive safely and…
Detection of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, the causative agents of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.
Detection of antibodies to Theileria equi (formerly known as Babesia equi), a causative agent of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA.