Results 1–25 of 99 for "toxicology."

1. Toxicology Evaluation (Digital)

   Learn more about TVMDL’s Digital Toxicology Service then submit your specimens using the submission form for digital toxicology evaluation.

2. Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans

   ...Clinical Pathology CS MTWRF Heavy Metal Panel (ICP/MS) 10 g liver 1-4 days Toxicology CS TR Toxicology Quantitation (GC/MS) rumen contents, liver, forage, hay 1-5 days Toxicology CS MTWRF Chemistry Profile – Ruminant 0.5 mL serum 1 day Clinical Pathology CS MTWRF CBC – Livestock 1 mL EDTA blood + blood film 1 day Clinical Pathology CS MTWRF Hemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain) 1 mL EDTA blood, blood film 1 day Clinical Pathology CS MTWRF...

3. Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy)

   Identification of components and toxic substances, such as plants and plant parts, algae, insects, or bait material.

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5. Digital Toxicology Services

6. The passing of Dr. John Reagor, Veterinary Toxicologist Emeritus

   ...Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the agency’s toxicologist for 50 years. During his time at TVMDL he garnered a national reputation for his expertise of various toxins. He led TVMDL’s toxicology section to become one of the best in the country and helped develop assays that have saved the lives of countless animals. 50 years of selfless service Dr. William Sippel, TVMDL’s first director, invited Reagor to become one of...

7. Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans

   ...ed blood 1-3 days Toxicology CS MTWRF Vitamin E (HPLC) 10 g liver 1-7 days Toxicology CS R Vitamin E (HPLC) 2 mL serum 1-7 days Toxicology CS R Sarcocystis neurona (Western blot) 2 mL serum - Referral EDS KY - Sarcocystis neurona SAG 2/4/3 ELISA 1 mL serum and 1 mL CSF in red top tubes - Referral EDS KY - Sarcocystis neurona PCR (CSF) 1 mL CSF in EDTA tube - Referral EDS KY - Sarcocystis neurona PCR (brain) brain tissue - Referral UCDavis rtPCR -...

8. Analytical Chemistry Section Overview

   ...with professionals that have more than 100 years of combined experience in toxicology and drug testing allows for expert service from TVMDL. Analytical Chemistry Section Highlights Improvements in analytical capabilities have allowed TVMDL to refine its testing procedures and offer clients more broad-based screening. TVMDL staff have years of experience working with regulatory testing Accredited by multiple quality assurance programs Client servic...

9. Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans

   ...ver, 50 mg liver biopsy, 500 g feed 2-5 days Analytical Chemistry CS MTWRF Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy) Rumen Content 1 qt rumen contents, 20 mL water, 500 g feed, 4 flakes hay 1-5 days Analytical Chemistry CS MTWRF Bacterial Identification - Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) Fresh tissue (Brain or CSF, Intestines, +/- Lung, Kidney), swabs 2-7 days Bacteriology CAN CS MTWRFS Clostridium spp. (FA)++ Fresh or fixed liver 1 day Bacteriolo...

10. Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis

    ...contents from one of the affected goats was submitted and examined by the toxicology section, and fragments of twinleaf senna were identified. Figure 2. Spanish goat exuding blood-tinged foam from mouth There are many species of the senna family. Some more common examples of toxic senna plants include twinleaf senna (Senna roemeriana), coffee senna (Senna occidentalis), sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia), and Lindheimer senna (Senna lindheimeriana). T...

11. Beetles found in alfalfa hay

    ...ntestinal protectants are also recommended. Management strategies for alfalfa include monitoring fields for the presence of blister beetles from June through September, cutting alfalfa at early bloom, and inspecting hay prior to feeding. In addition to identifying beetles, the toxicology section at TVMDL uses liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to detect cantharidin in urine, serum, gastrointestinal content, and feed. Conta...

12. Larson recognized as recipient of 2022 Director’s Excellence Award

    ...ed me with her drive to learn as much as she can about everything we do in toxicology.” Aside from her knowledge and skills, Larson is noted for having a positive attitude, no matter the task. She is known for enthusiastically assisting her coworkers and willingness to tackle new challenges. “She always has a smile on her face and her positivity is contagious,” Analytical Chemistry Section Head Dr. Travis Mays, said. “She is a wonderful role model...

13. Gopher bait with anticoagulant detected in horses

    ...case as a reminder to be aware of where pesticides are stored and ensure they are not easily accessible to animals. For more information about this case, contact Dr. Guy Sheppard, veterinary diagnostician at the College Station laboratory, or Dr. Cat Barr, TVMDL toxicologist. Learn more about TVMDL’s tests and services by visiting tvmdl.tamu.edu or calling one of the agency’s full service laboratories in College Station or Amarillo. References: ht...

14. Forms

    ...ng Forms Clients with existing TVMDL accounts may choose to submit digital toxicology and digital cytology using the TVMDL Mobile phone app. Learn more about how to download the TVMDL Mobile app for your phone by clicking here. Digital Toxicology Form Digital Cytology Form Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Form TVMDL accepts samples taken from animals suspected to be infected with rabies. Samples will be forwarded to the Texas Department of State H...

15. Education Library

    ...a Comprehensive Serology Testing Plan Verify Results Using Your Smartphone Toxicology Fumonisin Facts Diagnosing Toxic and Nutritional Conditions Guidelines for Collecting Liver Samples to Characterize Liver Disease Digital Toxicology Services Avian Metal & Mineral Data (72865) Black Buck Metal & Mineral Data (76495) Bovine Metal & Mineral Data (72866) Canine Metal & Mineral Data (72877) Caprine Metal & Mineral Data (72878) Cervid (White tailed, B...

16. Is that a laboratory in your pocket? How TVMDL’s telemedicine services are giving clients one foot in the laboratory, even at a distance

    ...ngly.” The next addition to TVMDL’s lineup of digital services was digital toxicology. Similar to its predecessor, digital toxicology offers clients the option of submitting images of potentially toxic forages for identification. Although this service doesn’t decrease turnaround time for results, it does remove the barrier of shipping forages to the laboratory. Currently, TVMDL is developing its newest digital service: digital parasitology. This s...

17. Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin

    ...odenticide testing. The anticoagulant rodenticide screen was negative, but toxicology staff noted the bait sample was similar in color to bromethalin bait and suggested the sample be tested for bromethalin. Bromethalin was confirmed in the sample by liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Bromethalin is also a rodenticide, but differs from anticoagulants in that it functions as a neurotoxin rather than an anticoagulant. Bromet...

18. Marijuana detected in multiple dogs

    ...tamu.edu or call 1.888.646.5623. References: 1 Brutlag A and Hommerding H. Toxicology of Marijuana, Synthetic Cannabinoids, and Cannabidiol in Dogs and Cats. Vet Clin Small Anim. 2018, 48:1087-1102. 2 Vaughn D, Kulpa J and Paulionis L. Preliminary Investigation of the Safety of Escalating Cannabinoid Doses in Healthy Dogs. Front Vet Sci. 2020, 7:51. 3 Fitzgeral KT, Bronstein AC and Newquist KL. Marijuana Poisoning. Topics in Compan An Med. 2013, 2...

19. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls

    ...es from veterinarians who need testing on a client’s behalf, or from other toxicologists and laboratories. “We mostly serve the veterinarians who send us samples from their clients,” she said. “We in toxicology also work with producers in some instances, but we rely on the veterinarians who can examine the animals to determine what diagnostic actions need to be taken.” TVMDL always encourages veterinarian involvement, as the veterinarians can best...

20. March 20-26: National Animal Poison Prevention Week

    ...ticular source. For more information on Handouts Fumonisin Diagnosing Toxic and Nutritional Conditions Cyanide and Nitrate in Forage Guide for Collecting Liver Samples to Characterize Liver Disease Digital Toxicology Services Case Studies and Articles Testing Services For more information on toxicology testing, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu or call the College Station laboratory at 1.888.646.5623....

21. Forensic pathology/legal necropsy examinations

    ...ed for additional testing such as histopathology, microbiological studies, toxicology, etc. Forensic necropsies take several hours to complete. Not every animal death requires a forensic necropsy. Many times, a regular necropsy is sufficient to diagnose the cause of death in animals. TVMDL sees many clients wanting to choose a forensic/legal necropsy option when their animal had a sudden death. Sudden death is defined as unexpected death occurring...

22. MSMA (monosodium methyl arsenate) is Not for Pasture Use

    ...weeks is necessary to prevent further exposure. Thanks to its water solubility, the MSMA will be removed from the forage by drenching rain. For more information about this case, contact TVMDL Toxicologist Dr. Cat Barr. To learn more about TVMDL’s toxicology test offerings, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu or call the College Station laboratory at 1.888.646.5623....

23. Blackland Income Growth organization visits TVMDL

    ...g sections where they were given an overview of each section’s primary testing services by TVMDL Veterinary Diagnostician Dr. Guy Sheppard and viewed commonly submitted samples and received an overview of TVMDL’s toxicology services from Toxicologist Dr. Cat Barr. For more information about visiting TVMDL, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu or call one of the agency’s full service laboratories in College Station or Canyon....

24. Travis Mays, MS, PhD

    ...nd routine diagnostic testing such as the Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen. He is also knowledgeable and trained to provide information related to mycotoxins, toxicities associated with forages and grasses, poisons and many other toxicology-related questions. He also serves as a subject matter expert in microscopic identification of toxic plants in GI contents. He is the Analytical Chemistry Section Head, a section that comprises drug testing and t...

25. TVMDL Sections

    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 that may have caused or covered up a health cond...