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
Avian
Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail
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
Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail
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
Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken
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
Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons
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
Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens
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
Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken
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
Staphylococcosis and fowl pox in broiler breeders
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
Lead poisoning in guinea fowl
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
TVMDL welcomes new section head at Amarillo laboratory
On July 23, Owais Khan, BVSc & AH, MVSc, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Amarillo as the bacteriology and serology section head. Dr. Khan graduated from Birsa Agricultural University with a … [Read more...] about TVMDL welcomes new section head at Amarillo laboratory
Histomoniasis “Blackhead” in Bobwhite Quail
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
Threadworms found in Chukar partridges
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
Chlamydia in birds
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
Multiple Cases of Ulcerative Enteritis Diagnosed in Quail
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
Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broiler chickens
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
Hawk diagnosed with avian pox
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
Necrotic enteritis in broilers
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
Free USDA webinar on backyard bird biosecurity held tonight, Aug. 6, at 7pm
Reminder: Today! Free USDA Webinar and Twitter Chat: Register Now! Topic: Practice Backyard Bird Biosecurity. Get expert tips to keep your birds healthy. Today, Thursday, Aug. 6. https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1069188 … [Read more...] about Free USDA webinar on backyard bird biosecurity held tonight, Aug. 6, at 7pm
Biosecurity for Birds: Are you doing your part?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has disseminated a variety of information detailing how poultry owners, hunters and bird enthusiasts can actively work to keep flocks safe. The recent high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 cases … [Read more...] about Biosecurity for Birds: Are you doing your part?
