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

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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

Gomez contributes to literature over systemic toxoplasmosis in equine

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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

Gopher bait with anticoagulant detected in horses

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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

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

Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle

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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

Segmental analysis of hair for drug detection in racing horses

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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

Mitigating the Risk of Mosquitos: EEE, WEE, and WNV Diagnostic Guidance

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Each summer, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) confirms several cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) in horse populations across the state. Mosquitos play a vital role in the … [Read more...] about Mitigating the Risk of Mosquitos: EEE, WEE, and WNV Diagnostic Guidance

TVMDL adds QR coding verification feature to all Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) reports

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Effectively immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will add a verification QR code to all Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) report forms delivered electronically. This process will allow quick and easy … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds QR coding verification feature to all Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) reports

National Equine Health Plan Published | American Horse Council

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Source: American Horse Council The American Horse Council (AHC), in conjunction with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), USDA, and state animal health officials, is pleased to announce that the National Equine Health Plan … [Read more...] about National Equine Health Plan Published | American Horse Council

TVMDL diagnoses additional West Nile virus equine cases in Texas

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Additional West Nile virus (WNV) cases have been diagnosed by the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). The number of WNV positive cases in Texas now totals ten. As of August 24, 2015, TVMDL can confirm horses in the … [Read more...] about TVMDL diagnoses additional West Nile virus equine cases in Texas

UPDATE: Six cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Texas

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UPDATE: July 30, 2015:  ADDITIONAL JASPER COUNTY HORSE CONFIRMED EEE POSITIVE  One more horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Jasper County, Texas. Earlier in July, another horse in the county tested positive for the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Six cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Texas

TVMDL’s pigeon fever diagnostic information published in “The Remuda”

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Confirmed cases of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, commonly referred to as pigeon fever, dramatically increased in Texas horses in the last few years. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Associate Director Amy K. … [Read more...] about TVMDL’s pigeon fever diagnostic information published in “The Remuda”

Vesicular Stomatitis – Positive Diagnosis in Two Colorado Counties

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2015 Contact: Veterinarians and Livestock Owners:  State Veterinarian’s Office, (303) 869-9130 Media:  Christi Lightcap, (303) 869-9005, Christi.Lightcap@state.co.us Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) – Positive Diagnosis in … [Read more...] about Vesicular Stomatitis – Positive Diagnosis in Two Colorado Counties

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