Copper Toxicity in Show Animals Guy Sheppard, DVM In reflecting upon yet another major livestock show season in Texas, it is important to keep in mind the possibility of copper toxicity, particularly in sheep and goats. Sheep are particularly … [Read more...]
Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis
Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT, Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Barbara Lewis, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Travis Mays, MS In late March of this year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...]
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL By Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, PhD With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness … [Read more...]
FAQs on G6S diagnostic testing
Questions about genetic testing your goat herd? The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) can answer questions regarding our diagnostic test. Q: What is G6S, and why should I test for it? Caprine … [Read more...]
