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Avian

Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders

September 13, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS, TVMDL Center Resident Director Severe coccidiosis was diagnosed in a 22-week-old, broiler breeder flock. Three dead birds were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...] about Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, center, histopathology, necropsy, poultry, TVMDL

Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox

August 19, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  Fowl pox is caused by a DNA virus (fowl pox virus).  Many species of birds have their own specific pox virus. Infection can occur in two different forms: dry and wet. Dry pox occurs … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, fowl, Gonzales, poultry, poultry diagnostics, TVMDL, Virology, virus

Gangrenous dermatitis discovered in separate broiler flocks

August 5, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Gangrenous dermatitis discovered in separate broiler flocks Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Center diagnosed gangrenous dermatitis (GD) in three flocks of broilers … [Read more...] about Gangrenous dermatitis discovered in separate broiler flocks

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, broiler, center, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, poultry, TVMDL

Fowl Cholera in Chukar Partridges

June 24, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar)

Fowl Cholera in Chukar Partridges Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  Twelve dead adult Chukar partridges were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. History noted an increase in spontaneous … [Read more...] about Fowl Cholera in Chukar Partridges

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bacteriology, birds, Gonzales, histopathology, necropsy, partridge, TVMDL

Mycoplasmosis in Backyard Chicken Flocks

May 20, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

groups of chickens in field at sunset

Mycoplasmosis in Backyard Chicken Flocks Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  Mycoplasmosis, caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticumand/or M. synoviae, is a group of bacterial diseases that are common maladies of backyard chicken flocks. Mycoplasma … [Read more...] about Mycoplasmosis in Backyard Chicken Flocks

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bacteria, bacteriology, chicken, Gonzales, poultry, turkey, TVMDL

Salt Toxicity in Broilers

April 26, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Salt Toxicity in Broilers By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MS, MVZ, DACPV Salt toxicity was recently diagnosed in a 17-day-old, meat type chicken flock. Twelve birds were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in … [Read more...] about Salt Toxicity in Broilers

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, broilers, center, necropsy, poultry, toxic, toxicology, TVMDL

Harris’s hawk diagnosed with fatal herpesvirus infection at necropsy

April 26, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Harris hawk in flight with green grass in the background

Harris’s hawk diagnosed with fatal herpesvirus infection at necropsy Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP A 6-month-old Harris’s hawk was necropsied at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station and was … [Read more...] about Harris’s hawk diagnosed with fatal herpesvirus infection at necropsy

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, college station, hawk, herpervirus, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Chronic lead exposure in flock of backyard chickens

April 15, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

groups of chickens in field at sunset

Chronic lead exposure in flock of backyard chickens By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales received a phone call concerning a decrease in production and poor performance of a … [Read more...] about Chronic lead exposure in flock of backyard chickens

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, chicken, Gonzales, histopathology, lead, pathology, toxic, toxicology, TVMDL

Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail

April 1, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown, white, and black bobwhite qual standing on fence post

Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  Seven dead, 16-week-old bobwhite quail were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. The history … [Read more...] about Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bobwhite, Gonzales, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, Quail, TVMDL

Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail

March 4, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown, white, and black bobwhite qual standing on fence post

Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD 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 … [Read more...] about Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, Gonzales, histopathology, Quail, TVMDL

Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken

February 11, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  A 5-month-old female chicken with a history of dyspnea was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. Duration … [Read more...] about Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, Gonzales, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, poultry, TVMDL

Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons

January 28, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

close up fulll body of speed racing pigeon bird isolate white background

Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Center laboratory recently discovered salmonellosis in a flock of 75 racing pigeons. At the time of … [Read more...] about Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bacteriology, center, necropsy, salmonella, TVMDL

Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens

December 21, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Recently, five live 30-week-old laying chickens were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for … [Read more...] about Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, fleas, Gonzales, necropsy, poultry, ticks, TVMDL

Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken

November 16, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Recently, one dead, female, Cream Legbar chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. The bird had … [Read more...] about Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, Gonzales, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, poultry, TVMDL

Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders

October 29, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Staphylococcosis and fowl pox were diagnosed at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) poultry lab in Center, TX, in a flock of … [Read more...] about Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, college station, poultry, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Lead poisoning in guinea fowl

September 10, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brown, white, and black guinea in green grass

Lead poisoning in guinea fowl By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD One live male guinea fowl was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy. History noted the bird was bright and alert, but moved very … [Read more...] about Lead poisoning in guinea fowl

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, Gonzales, pathology, poultry, toxicology, TVMDL

Histomoniasis “Blackhead” in Bobwhite Quail

June 25, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown, white, and black bobwhite qual standing on fence post

Histomoniasis “Blackhead” in Bobwhite Quail By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS Histomoniasis, a protozoal disease of birds also known as “Blackhead”, was diagnosed in a flock of Bobwhite quail. Three dead females and one dead male, … [Read more...] about Histomoniasis “Blackhead” in Bobwhite Quail

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bobwhite quail, center, TVMDL

Threadworms found in Chukar partridges

May 21, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar)

Threadworms found in Chukar partridges By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, Gonzales Resident Director With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...] about Threadworms found in Chukar partridges

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, Gonzales, necropsy, parasites, TVMDL

Chlamydia in birds

May 14, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Bright yellow, orange, and green parrots sit on branch

Chlamydia in birds By Sandy Rodgers, Serology Section Head With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among veterinary and … [Read more...] about Chlamydia in birds

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, college station, serology, TVMDL-College Station

Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail

April 20, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Dark orange and brown northern bobwhite quail standing on a wooden post looking to the left

Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Franklin Lopez, DVM, MS, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these … [Read more...] about Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, college station, pathology, Quail, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broiler chickens

April 9, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

yellow chicks in white box

Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broiler chickens By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...] about Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broiler chickens

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, center, poultry, TVMDL, veterinary diagnostics

Hawk diagnosed with avian pox

March 27, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Close up of hawk on gray blurred background

Hawk diagnosed with avian pox By Will Sims, DVM, MS With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among veterinary and diagnostic … [Read more...] about Hawk diagnosed with avian pox

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Amarillo, Avian, avian pox, pathology, TVMDL, TVMDL Amarillo

Necrotic enteritis in broilers

March 2, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

white chickens in poultry barn

Necrotic enteritis in broilers By Gabriel Senties-Cue MVZ, EPAA, MS With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among veterinary … [Read more...] about Necrotic enteritis in broilers

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, broilers, center, TVMDL

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