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Historical overview of anthrax in Texas’ livestock population (1974-2022)

August 11, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Historical overview of anthrax in Texas’ livestock population (1974-2022) Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, ACVM Anthrax is caused by a gram positive, rod-shaped bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This is a spore forming bacteria that can persist in … [Read more...] about Historical overview of anthrax in Texas’ livestock population (1974-2022)

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: anthrax, bacteriology, bovine, caprine, cattle, equine, goats, horses, microbiology, ovine, sheep

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

March 22, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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

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

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

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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

Beetles found in alfalfa hay

September 7, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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

Quantitating Cantharidin levels in a blister beetle

May 6, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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

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

Diagnostic guidance: Cantharidin poisoning in horses

March 12, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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

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

Rhinosporidium diagnosed in Texas horses

February 26, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Rhinosporidium diagnosed in Texas horses By Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among … [Read more...] about Rhinosporidium diagnosed in Texas horses

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: college station, equine, horses, pathology, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

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