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Solving tomorrow’s animal health issues through today’s testing TVMDL boasts over 650 test offerings. Over our 50-plus years of service, we’ve dedicated a considerable amount of time to ensuring every test we offer is efficient, effective, and affordable. Some of our tests rely on tried-and-true gold standard methods while others incorporate the newest instrumentation and…
Ensure accuracy and reliability every step of the way The testing process can be complicated. TVMDL has compiled the following information to ensure clients are aware of the rules, policies, and guidelines when working with TVMDL.
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers timely and accurate diagnostic tests for Tritrichomonas foetus, the parasite that causes bovine trichomoniasis, or trich. Trich causes abortions and infertility, and unless properly identified with diagnostic testing, can cost the state’s cattle producers millions. TVMDL employs the most current technology available utilizing real-time polymerase chain…
Anaplasma marginale is a rickettsial bacterium that invades the red blood cells (RBCs) of ruminants, primarily cattle, and is considered the most common tick-borne infection of cattle. In addition to tick vectors (Dermacentor spp., Rhipicephalus spp.), biting flies and blood-tainted fomites can also transmit this organism. Anaplasma marginale is typically a clinical disease of adult cattle. Calves infected with the organisms usually…
As interest and awareness continues to grow, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding veterinary practitioners and animal owners about the available testing options for Chagas disease. Chagas disease, spread by a family of insects known as “kissing bugs”, is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.…
Minimum Supplies Needed At a minimum, Authorized Testers must have: Authorized Testers should expect to spend approximately $300 to purchase these supplies. In addition, the national antigen supply varies. The PT Office strongly encourages Authorized Testers to purchase antigen when it is available as supply shortages are a regular occurrence. Supply Vendors Supply Vendors Continued…
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“Hardware disease” in backyard chickens and other birds is caused by the ingestion of metal objects present in their environment. These objects range from sharp objects that ultimately penetrate the gizzard to objects that may contain zinc or lead leading to zinc or lead toxicosis or some other heavy metal toxicosis. Two case histories are…
Electrolytes and macrominerals are important for maintaining several physiological functions. In veterinary medicine, an imbalance of these components could disrupt bodily mechanisms like blood circulation, muscle contraction, metabolism, endocrine function and more. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, provides comprehensive diagnostic services to help veterinarians develop effective treatment plans combating issues like analyte…
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…