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Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics

February 6, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Cows standing in a stall and eating hay

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS, DACVPM, recently served as a co-editor for an article published in Veterinary Clinics or North America: Food Animal Practice. The article … [Read more...] about Future Directions for Ruminant Diagnostics

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: canyon, classical methods, college station, diagnostics, emerging technologies, food animal, ruminant

Pinkeye in cattle

June 6, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Pinkeye in cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) or pinkeye can be very problematic at times in cattle herds. It is manifested as an inflammation/infection of the cornea and conjunctiva of one or both eyes in … [Read more...] about Pinkeye in cattle

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bovine, canyon, cattle, college station, cows, diagnostics, pinkeye

The role of diagnostic testing in establishing bovine vaccination programs

July 5, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The role of diagnostic testing in establishing bovine vaccination programs Guy Sheppard, DVM Vaccination programs are integral to the overall health and profitability of a cattle operation. Without vaccinations, diseases such as Bovine … [Read more...] about The role of diagnostic testing in establishing bovine vaccination programs

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bovine, cattle, diagnosticians, diagnostics, health, TVMDL, vaccination

Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle

December 23, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Close-up of the heads of curious Red Angus cattle during feeding time in an outdoor pen - dust from the hay and outdoor enclosure swrl in the air around their heads.

Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM Neospora caninum is a protozoal organism that is associated with abortion in cattle and the birth of weak calves.  Dogs are the definitive hosts for this organism, and the organism is spread … [Read more...] about Neospora caninum Abortion in Cattle

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bovine, college station, diagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics, TVMDL, Virology

Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass

January 17, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

portrait of a dog (puppy) breed dachshund black tan, in the green forest

Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A 13-year-old, neutered male, Miniature Dachshund cross breed dog presented for a firm, 3 cm growth on the 5thrib.   The mass was aspirated and submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...] about Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, diagnostics, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Cattle herds recently diagnosed with Johne’s Disease

February 12, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

herd of Hereford cattle in a green field.

Cattle herds recently diagnosed with Johne's Disease By Guy Sheppard, DVM 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 … [Read more...] about Cattle herds recently diagnosed with Johne’s Disease

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bovine, cattle, diagnostics, John's disease, TVMDL, veterinary

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