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Two Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, employees were selected to receive Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honors at the Texas A&M AgriLife Connect ceremonies Jan. 7 on the Texas A&M University campus. Since 1980, Texas A&M AgriLife has annually recognized individuals whose exceptional contributions have advanced its mission. The 2025 award recipients include…
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has added to and improved it’s diagnostic offerings for equine and canine clients interested in testing for respiratory diseases. Clients now have the options of requesting two new testing panels aimed at detecting common pathogens that contribute to equine respiratory disease. Respiratory PCR Panel – Equine BasicTest…
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded its Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) testing to now include cats. This offering was previously limited to testing in dogs, however TVMDL has validated the assay and interpretive thresholds to assist feline clients in assessing AMH concentrations. AMH is a protein hormone produced by Sertoli cells and…
Two Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, pathologists and one pathology resident contributed to a newly published study examining six cases of a rare and rapidly fatal form of E. coli-associated pneumonia in dogs. Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Veterinary Resident, Margaret Odom, DVM, are co-authors of…
Four employees from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) have been honored with the prestigious 2025 Eugster Award. This award program is named in honor of Dr. A. Konrad Eugster, TVMDL’s former executive director, who served the agency for more than 30 years. Dr. Eugster exemplified a lifetime of service to others. In…
The Analytical Chemistry Section encompasses toxicology and drug testing. In this section, specimens are analyzed to diagnose poisonings and toxins. Specimens analyzed may include animal tissues, ingesta, blood, urine, plants, feed, hay, water, baits, fertilizer, etc. Staff can also identify poisonous plants and nutritional deficiencies of trace metals and vitamins. This section also identify drugs…
A single burst pipe can interrupt high-stakes testing or ruin expensive equipment. That’s why one longtime employee has become the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, College Station facility’s first responder to anything that hisses, leaks, clangs, or drips. TVMDL runs more than 2,000 tests daily to protect the health, economy, and food supply…
Three dead and eight live 17-week-old bobwhite quail were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy with a history of ongoing weight loss and an increase in mortality. One live bird died prior to examination. The remaining live birds were mildly depressed. Upon necropsy examination, birds ranged in…
With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time to bring home a new dog. At the same time, summer often brings a surge in dog shelter populations. Waves of spring-born puppies, combined with dogs of all ages, can overwhelm shelter space and force…
Veterinary professionals frequently encounter infectious diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and mycoplasmosis is one of the most challenging. Mycoplasma species cause negative health effects in animals by spurring respiratory illness, pneumonia, arthritis, mastitis, and reproductive failure. Supported by testing services from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, clinicians and producers can catch…