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Detection of Babesia species (B. gibsoni, B. canis, B. caballi) by real time PCR.
A veterinarian was investigating the cause of increased non-respiratory disease mortalities in beef feeder cattle. The cattle were 100-200 days on feed and had signs of systemic compromise before acute death. On necropsy, the animals had advanced autolysis of the peritoneal organs, especially the liver and kidneys, and bladder distention. The bladders contained clotted blood…
Detection of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, by culture.
The placenta and the aborted male fetus from a mature Angus cow were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for diagnostic testing. The cow had been artificially inseminated seven months prior to the abortion. No clinical signs prior to the abortion were reported in the submission form by the submitter. The…
Who are TVMDL’s clients? TVMDL’s clientele is diverse. We work many types of individuals dedicated to protecting animal health. However, TVMDL requires all clients be the veterinarian, authorized submitter, designated caretaker, or owner of the animal from which the sample was derived. If TVMDL suspects the client does not meet this requirement, TVMDL will attempt…
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…
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is committed to assisting the Texas deer industry. To expedite submissions and ensure accurate reports, clients should consider the following practices prior to submitting samples for testing. Samples submitted in less than ideal condition may result in delays. Not Ideal Tissue is not flat. Folded tissues increase…
Detection of antibodies to Blastomyces dermatitidis, the causative agent of blastomycosis, by agar gel immunodiffusion.
Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) by multiplex real time PCR.