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Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus

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Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, MS, PhD, Pam Ferro, PhD, Megan Schroeder, PhD The body of a midterm bovine fetus and the attached placenta were submitted to the Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Detection of Neospora caninum DNA in a mummified bovine fetus

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, recently accomplished a testing milestone in the ongoing battle to curb the deadly disease in white tailed deer known as Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. In June of 2021,  a … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wraps up surge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Osteogenesis and dentinogenesis imperfecta in a calf

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Osteogenesis and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta in a Calf Randi Gold VMD, PhD, DACVP and Guy Sheppard DVM A 21 day-old calf with a history of multiple leg fractures and no evidence of external injuries was euthanized and sent into the TVMDL for … [Read more...] about Osteogenesis and dentinogenesis imperfecta in a calf

Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity)

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Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity) Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV The non-stick coating polytetrafluoroethylene (TeflonTM) on cookware, light bulbs, and ovens releases fluorinated gases upon overheating. This is particularly … [Read more...] about Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity)

Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

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Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane Morgan Matthews, DVM Tissues from a 3-year-old, castrated male Great Dane were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). On histopathology, the liver, spleen, and … [Read more...] about Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret

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Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret Julie Anna Prusak and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP A 3-year-old, pet, domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was found dead suddenly and was sent to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical … [Read more...] about Fatal Heartworm Disease and Caval Syndrome in a Ferret

Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

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TVMDL Anatomic Pathology Assistant Section Head Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP  recently co-authored a publication on Chagas disease in government working dogs. This article, titled “Fatal Chagas myocarditis in government working dogs in the southern … [Read more...] about Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

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Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP A one-year-old, female-spayed, mix breed dog required a mid-shaft, hind leg amputation after a femoral fracture. Following the amputation, the owner and … [Read more...] about Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

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Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Sertoli cell tumors are unique testicular tumors that are known for their ability to cause feminization of male dogs. These tumors are commonly diagnosed … [Read more...] about Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Toxicity in a mature brangus cow

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Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Toxicity in a mature brangus cow David A. Sher, B.S, Catherine Barr, PhD, Dipl ABT, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP An adult, female, 800 lb., Brangus cow in poor body condition was submitted to the Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Toxicity in a mature brangus cow

Fatal Haemonchosis in a Llama

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Fatal Haemonchosis in a Llama Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Mindy Borst, LVT Haemonchosis refers to parasitic infection with Haemonchus contortus, a blood-sucking parasite that lives in the abomasum. This parasite is also known as the barber … [Read more...] about Fatal Haemonchosis in a Llama

Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

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Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Cheryl Maguire, DVM A litter of twelve German Shorthaired Pointer puppies whelped near their due date and … [Read more...] about Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

TVMDL group authors article for Texas Equine Veterinary Association

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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