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

March 22, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

A severely overweight Welsh Corgi mixed breed dog with floppy ears standing outdoors

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

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: canine, cats, clinical pathology, dogs, endocrinology, equine, feline, horses, thyroid

TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles

January 9, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chestnut horse in a pasture with golden back light.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a new strangles testing panel to assist equine clients in the detection of strangles. Earlier this year, TVMDL announced the addition of a multiplex real-time polymerase … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, canyon, college station, equine, horse, Molecular Diagnostics, strangles

Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles

September 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown horse with white stripe on nose in a pen at sunset

Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory (EIDL) at Texas A&M University aimed at exploring the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, college station, equine, horse, microbacteriology, Molecular Diagnostics, PCR, strangles, Virology

West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

July 14, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Four brown horses with black manes eating green grass

Late summer is when the West Nile virus (WNV) poses the greatest threat to the health of horses in the United States. It’s important for veterinarians to educate horse owners concerning the prevention, detection and accurate diagnose of WNV. Yearly, … [Read more...] about West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: equine, horse, Virology, virus, West Nile

Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology

June 6, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of a Palomino horse on black background.

Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP and Judith Akins, DVM, MS A 23-year-old American Quarter Horse mare was presented to a veterinarian for chronic coughing and exercise intolerance. On physical examination, … [Read more...] about Equine asthma diagnosed with BAL Cytology

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: clinical pathology, college station, equine, horse, quarter horse

De la Concha presents at 2021 Therio Conference

September 3, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Earlier this summer, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Pathologist Andrés de la Concha, DVM, MS, PhD presented at the 2021 Therio Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The Therio Conference is hosted by the Society … [Read more...] about De la Concha presents at 2021 Therio Conference

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: cattle, conference, endocrinology, equine, horses, pathology, reproduction, ruminants

Monday discusses recent anthrax cases on Around the Caprock

August 30, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Hands in blue gloves writing on a paper near several colorful bacteriology plates

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Veterinary Diagnostician Jessie Monday, DVM, MS was a recent guest on Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network's show Around the Caprock. She discussed two recent anthrax cases TVMDL confirmed in … [Read more...] about Monday discusses recent anthrax cases on Around the Caprock

Filed Under: News Tagged With: anthrax, bacteriology, bovine, canyon, cattle, equine, horses, pandhandle, TVMDL

Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases

June 7, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Dark brown horse with white stripped face walks amongst flies and mosquito in field at sunset

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

Filed Under: News Tagged With: disease, equine, horse, mosquito, vector, virus

Fungal Equine Endometritis

May 5, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Eye of red horse closeup

Fungal Equine Endometritis Judith Akins, DVM, MS Vaginal/uterine discharge was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station from an eight-year-old Warmblood mare for culture and a cytologic … [Read more...] about Fungal Equine Endometritis

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: clinical pathology, equine, horse, pathology

TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

March 29, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Woman with brown hair and white lab coat standing in front out glass containers with clear liquid

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bovine, canine, drug testing, equine, feline, toxicology

Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

February 2, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Small purpose flower on a green steam in front of green grass.

Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants that have grown or been added to your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses. What are … [Read more...] about Review the range: Cattle and horse owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bovine, cattle, cow, equine, horse, toxic plants, toxicology, toxicosis

Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine

December 10, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown horse standing in green field with it's head slightly down

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Anatomic Pathology Section Head Gabe Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of team that recently published an article in the Journal of Comparative Pathology. The article covers systemic … [Read more...] about Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: anatomic pathology, comparative pathology, equine, horse, pathology, TVMDL

Failed Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen

October 5, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brown quarter horse standing with head looking over shoulder amongst dark background

Failed Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen Travis Mays, MS, PhD Blood was collected during a routine pre-purchase examination on a horse and submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station for drug … [Read more...] about Failed Equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, drug testing laboratory, equine, horse

Beetles found in alfalfa hay

September 7, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Four dead blister beetles on white background

Beetles Found in Alfalfa Hay Travis Mays, MS, PhD Beetles found in a new batch of alfalfa hay were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for identification. TVMDL’s toxicology section can identify toxic … [Read more...] about Beetles found in alfalfa hay

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, beetles, college station, equine, horses, toxicology, TVMDL

Gopher bait with anticoagulant detected in horses

August 3, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Four brown horses standing at silver gate

Gopher bait with anticoagulant detected in horses Guy Sheppard, DVM and Cat Barr, PhD, DABT The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) was contacted by a client who was concerned a group of horses had potentially consumed … [Read more...] about Gopher bait with anticoagulant detected in horses

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, college station, equine, horse, toxicology, TVMDL

TVMDL group authors article for Texas Equine Veterinary Association

July 21, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Veterinary great performing a scan to a young mare

A group of veterinarians and scientists from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station laboratory recently authored an article for the Texas Equine Veterinary Association's (TEVA) publication, The Remuda. … [Read more...] about TVMDL group authors article for Texas Equine Veterinary Association

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bacteriology, clinical pathology, equine, histopathology, horse, microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, necropsy, pathology, serology, toxicology, TVMDL, veterinary diagnostics, Virology

Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle

May 6, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Three pictures of three-stripped blister beetles

Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT In January, an animal owner in northwestern Washington State contacted the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) regarding possible blister … [Read more...] about Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, blister beetle, college station, equine, horse, horses, insect, toxic, toxicology, TVMDL

Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis

April 6, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brown quarter horse standing with head looking over shoulder amongst dark background

Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis Kayla Tomaso and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Tissue samples from two ear masses on a 3-year-old American Quarter Horse were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (TVMDL) in College … [Read more...] about Horse Diagnosed with Equine Botryomycosis

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: college station, equine, histopathology, horse, pathology, TVMDL

Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses

March 16, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Horse jockeys riding brown horses in a horse race

Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses Travis Mays, MS, PhD The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) drug testing laboratory offers a screen for the detection of beta-adrenergic agonist drugs, … [Read more...] about Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, college station, drug testing, equine, horse, racing, TVMDL

Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses

March 12, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Four brown horses with black manes eating green grass

When horses ingest the cantharidin toxin through hay or alfalfa contaminated with “blister” beetles, the outcome is often fatal. Toxicosis occurs rapidly; as little as four grams of dried beetles may contain fatal levels of … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, college station, equine, horses, spring, summer, toxicology, TVMDL

Prepare your horses for spring: Vaccinate for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus

February 19, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of a bay horse in the tall grass

Last year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), documented fewer cases of West Nile virus than in previous years. The number of positive cases of West Nile virus in horses seen at TVMDL fluctuates from year to year, … [Read more...] about Prepare your horses for spring: Vaccinate for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: college station, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, equine, TVMDL, West Nile virus

Possible Wilted Maple Poisoning in Mare

November 1, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Three brown horses standing at a fence

Possible Wilted Maple Poisoning in Mare Cat Barr, PhD, DABT A 7-year-old pastured mare suffered an acute onset of hemolytic anemia and hematuria. The blood drawn for analysis was hemolyzed and dark. The mare died about three hours after … [Read more...] about Possible Wilted Maple Poisoning in Mare

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, college station, equine, horse, mare, toxicology, toxin, TVMDL

Drug Testing During the Fall Livestock Show Season

October 1, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

young boy leading show calf

Drug Testing During the Fall Livestock Show Season Travis Mays, MS, PhD Between the months of August to December, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) performs drug testing on more than 1,000 urine, blood, fecal, and … [Read more...] about Drug Testing During the Fall Livestock Show Season

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, Avian, bovine, caprine, college station, drug testing, equine, ovine, porcine, TVMDL

Anthrax in Horses: Disease Considerations and Insight

July 29, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Bacillus anthracis, gram-positive spore forming bacteria which cause anthrax and are used as biological weapon, 3D illustration

Anthrax in Horses: Disease Considerations and Insight Guy Sheppard, DVM and Melanie Landis, DVM Bacillus anthracis is a spore-forming, facultative anaerobic, gram positive rod that is the causative agent of anthrax.  Spore formation occurs when … [Read more...] about Anthrax in Horses: Disease Considerations and Insight

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: anthrax, bacteria, bacteriology, college station, equine, horses, TVMDL

Equine Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma

July 18, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

A light brown, miniature donkey with its ears perked up.

Equine Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Will Sims, DVM A two-year-old, male, intact Miniature Donkey had a wound on the mandible that was associated with a large firm mass. Radiographs of the lesion showed large osseous spicules emanating from the … [Read more...] about Equine Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Amarillo, equine, histopathology, horse, pathology, TVMDL

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