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Starting April 29, the USDA requires lactating dairy cows to be tested for HPAI prior to movement.
View TVMDL’s guidelines to mitigate potential delays when submitting dairy samples for movement testing.

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Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options

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Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM Mycoplasma bacteria can cause a variety of symptoms in many of our animal species. These bacteria are unique because they lack a cell wall, making them challenging … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Mycoplasma testing options

TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to offer two new ELISA tests to detect antibodies against Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in multiple species. Both tests offer improvements over the existing … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii

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

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

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

Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats

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Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two biopsy specimens from the pinnae of a 6-year-old, domestic shorthair cat from east-central Texas were submitted to the … [Read more...] about Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats

Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin

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Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin Amy Phillips, Analytical Chemistry Technician and Travis Mays, MS, PhD, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A male kitten was rescued by animal control and taken to a veterinary clinic for … [Read more...] about Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin

Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia

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Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Mammary gland masses from an approximately 7-month-old cat were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...] about Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia

Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung

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Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A one-month-old, Ragdoll kitten was presented for necropsy at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in … [Read more...] about Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung

Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture

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Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two cats from two separate clinics were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and were both … [Read more...] about Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture

Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat

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Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Pulmonary toxoplasmosis was recently diagnosed in a stray, male tabby cat approximately 1-year-old. This cat was brought to a local veterinary clinic for lethargy … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat

Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology

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Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A six-year-old domestic short hair (DSH) cat was examined by a veterinarian for ocular and nasal discharge, anorexia, and weight loss … [Read more...] about Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology

TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household

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TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household By Cheryl Maguire, DVM Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) detected feline calicivirus (FCV) via qPCR in three cats who live in a multi-cat … [Read more...] about TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household