Photosensitization is a serious skin condition in horses and cattle caused by a hazardous combination of certain plants and ultraviolet (UV) light. Certain plants contain photodynamic agents, which then cause a reaction in the animal’s body that … [Read more...] about Photosensitization: Causes and testing options
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Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species. Similar to retinal tissue, hair and wool have been shown to retain … [Read more...] about Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
Blue-green Algae: Keeping Pets and Livestock Safe this Summer
As summer comes to an end, animal owners should be wary of the potential threat of blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a phylum of bacteria that produce energy through photosynthesis. These bacteria are often found … [Read more...] about Blue-green Algae: Keeping Pets and Livestock Safe this Summer
Copper Toxicity in Show Animals
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...] about Copper Toxicity in Show Animals
Dr. Hensley and Dr. Monday present at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) was represented by two speakers at the most recent Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) in San Antonio, Texas. SWVS is a partnership between the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New … [Read more...] about Dr. Hensley and Dr. Monday present at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Burn-pile leads to arsenic poisoning
Burn-pile leads to arsenic poisoning By Cat Barr, PhD Fifteen crossbred calves were placed in a pasture with a burn-pile. The day after they were provided with Johnson grass hay, one calf was found dead. Two days later, three calves were walking … [Read more...] about Burn-pile leads to arsenic poisoning
Neospora common cause of fetal death and abortion in cattle in Texas
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) performs fetal necropsies on a variety of species in order to determine cause of death and cause of abortion. For beef and dairy cattle raisers, this process is key to help prevent … [Read more...] about Neospora common cause of fetal death and abortion in cattle in Texas
