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Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

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The thyroid gland serves an important function in the overall health of animals. However, it can also lead to a host of health issues if not functioning properly. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers several … [Read more...] about Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) to its testing catalog. AMH concentrations aid in the classification of reproductive status of animals. At this … [Read more...] about TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

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Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Mindy Borst, LVT A formalin-fixed globe from an 11-year-old, castrated male, Pitbull dog was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

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Two professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) were among a team of authors who recently published an article in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. In the article, Pam Ferro, PhD, molecular … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

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Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane Morgan Matthews, DVM Tissues from a 3-year-old, castrated male Great Dane were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). On histopathology, the liver, spleen, and … [Read more...] about Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

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TVMDL Anatomic Pathology Assistant Section Head Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP  recently co-authored a publication on Chagas disease in government working dogs. This article, titled “Fatal Chagas myocarditis in government working dogs in the southern … [Read more...] about Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

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

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This story originally appeared in AgriLife Today and was written by Kay Ledbetter. When small-animal veterinarians have questions or problems, they often turn to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, due to the … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls

TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section recently upgraded its strychnine test. Changes made include detection of strychnine using LC/MS instead of HPLC and detection of strychnine in … [Read more...] about TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

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Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP A one-year-old, female-spayed, mix breed dog required a mid-shaft, hind leg amputation after a femoral fracture. Following the amputation, the owner and … [Read more...] about Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

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Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

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Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Sertoli cell tumors are unique testicular tumors that are known for their ability to cause feminization of male dogs. These tumors are commonly diagnosed … [Read more...] about Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has updated a panel that detects antibodies to Brucella canis, the causative agent to canine brucellosis. Previously, TVMDL’s B. canis panel was performed using an indirect … [Read more...] about Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time

Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient

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Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient Melanie Landis, DVM, and Julie Piccione,, DVM, MS, DACVP The clinical pathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) received a digital cytology … [Read more...] about Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient

Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

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Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Cheryl Maguire, DVM A litter of twelve German Shorthaired Pointer puppies whelped near their due date and … [Read more...] about Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs

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Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, Pam Ferro, MS, PhD, and Andres de la Concha, DVM, PhD Recently, three dogs from the same location were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs

Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs

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Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Terry Hensley, DVM, MS, and Will Sims, DVM, MS Pseudorabies, also known as Aujezsky’s disease, mad itch, and infectious bulbar … [Read more...] about Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs

Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog

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Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog Caitlin Wampler and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 7-year-old, female spayed, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier from the Brazos Valley region of Texas presented to the veterinarian for … [Read more...] about Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog