Recently, most of Texas has experienced record-setting rainfall. Flood waters can lead to a multitude of animal health concerns, but as the weather begins to warm up, one concern has the potential to be the most harmful: mosquitos. When it comes … [Read more...] about Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases
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Diagnostics of a disaster: Skin and foot concerns during floods
Many Texans rely upon the weather for a variety of reasons. From crops to cattle, Texans are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. Although droughts can have a dire impact on animal health, floods can contribute to widespread issues among animal … [Read more...] about Diagnostics of a disaster: Skin and foot concerns during floods
Diagnostics of a disaster: Insect-borne disease concerns during floods
Many Texans rely upon the weather for a variety of reasons. From crops to cattle, Texans are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. Although droughts can have a dire impact on animal health, floods can contribute to widespread issues among animal … [Read more...] about Diagnostics of a disaster: Insect-borne disease concerns during floods
Diagnostics of a disaster: Animal disease concerns during floods
Many Texans rely upon the weather for a variety of reasons. From crops to cattle, Texans are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. Although droughts can have a dire impact on animal health, floods can contribute to widespread issues among animal … [Read more...] about Diagnostics of a disaster: Animal disease concerns during floods
Factors involved in a Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) diagnosis
Factors involved in a Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) diagnosis By Guy Sheppard, DVM The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) frequently works on Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) cases. Multiple factors lead to … [Read more...] about Factors involved in a Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) diagnosis
Weimaraner puppy diagnosed with Chagas disease
Weimaraner puppy diagnosed with Chagas disease Written by Dr. Julie Piccione, Clinical Pathology Section Head With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting … [Read more...] about Weimaraner puppy diagnosed with Chagas disease