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Nematodes of the genus Baylisascaris are recognized as causes of avian cerebral nematodiasis. Baylisascaris columnaris, the ascarid of skunks and Baylisascaris procyonis, the ascarid of raccoons, have been documented as the species responsible for this disease. The disease occurs after consumption of the ascarid eggs in contaminated feed or picked up from the ground of contaminated premises. The bird…
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) works alongside the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to provide testing services in accordance to state regulations. Due to the increased volume of regulatory testing this time of year, incomplete submissions can be significantly delayed. Here are some best practices that aid in the quick accessioning of…
A herd of 14, six-month-old crossbred cattle was turned out into a new pasture. Within five days, five head died suddenly. An old barn with various abandoned and discarded metal and equipment was noted to be in the pasture. Chemical poisoning of an unknown origin was suspected. A 500-pound steer was submitted to the Texas…
We understand that the need for diagnostic services may be stressful: losing an animal, seeking help for sick animals, testing required for movement and business, and various other scenarios can be trying. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) staff work to provide diagnostic services with courtesy, compassion, and respect. We ask that you treat our…
Looking for practical clinical insight without stepping away from your practice? The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, Clinical Connections webinar series offers a convenient, one-hour virtual learning experience open to veterinary professionals, students, and animal health partners everywhere. Texas veterinarians can also earn one hour of continuing education (CE) credit while gaining diagnostic knowledge they can immediately apply in…
Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. Identification of stage 3 larvae by genus.
A seven-day-old angus bull calf with a history of diarrhea was necropsied by the submitting veterinarian. The small intestine, liver, kidney and the lymph node were submitted as fresh and formalin-fixed tissues to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for further testing. The tests requested by the submitting veterinarian included microscopic evaluation (histopathology),…
Detection of cryptosporidium and giardia by real time PCR.
Detection of cryptosporidium oocysts by acid fast stain.
Tissues from a 5-month-old gerenuk, also known as a giraffe gazelle, were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Canyon for evaluation. The calf had a history of loose stool in addition to an abscess from a previous surgery. The stool remained loose despite dietary changes, oral albendazole, injectable ivermectin, ceftiofur,…