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parasitology

Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis (Visceral Larval Migrans) in Birds

September 13, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Closeup of wild emu on south coast of Australia

Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis (Visceral Larval Migrans) in Birds Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV Nematodes of the genus Baylisascaris are recognized as causes of avian cerebral nematodiasis. Baylisascaris columnaris, the ascarid of skunks and … [Read more...] about Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis (Visceral Larval Migrans) in Birds

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, birds, chickens, parasitology, pathology, poultry

Anaplasmosis in cattle

October 19, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Small herd of red free-range cattle on a rural farm

Anaplasmosis in cattle Guy Sheppard, DVM Anaplasmosis is a blood cell parasite of cattle with a worldwide distribution, but the disease is most common in tropical and subtropical areas. Anaplasma marginale is the most common organism involved in … [Read more...] about Anaplasmosis in cattle

Filed Under: Case Study, DX Guidance Tagged With: bovine, cattle, college station, parasite, parasitology, TVMDL

Microfilaria identified in a penguin

September 7, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) at Boulders Beach near Simons Town on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, where you can find one of the few colonies of African Penguin

Microfilaria identified in a penguin Cheryl Maguire, DVM, Mindy Borst, LVT An unidentified microfilaria was found on a blood smear obtained from a 16-year old, female, captive penguin who was being treated for respiratory aspergillosis. The … [Read more...] about Microfilaria identified in a penguin

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bird, clinical pathology, exotic, parasite, parasitology, penguin

Fatal Haemonchosis in a Llama

August 17, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

White llama staring at camera

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

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: camelid, clinical pathology, college station, exotic, histopathology, llama, parasitology, pathology, TVMDL

Canine Coccidiosis

October 21, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Canine Coccidiosis Jai Guha, Mindy Borst, LVT, and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP An 11-year-old Corgi mix was presented to the veterinarian with intermittent diarrhea and inappetence. History noted the dog had clinical signs of gastrointestinal … [Read more...] about Canine Coccidiosis

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, parasitology, TVMDL

Strongylus vulgaris associated with liver damage and neurologic symptoms in a gelding

July 16, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red quarter horse gelding with brand standing in green field eating

Strongylus vulgaris associated with liver damage and neurologic symptoms in a gelding By Barbara C. Lewis, DVM, MS, DACVP A six-year-old mixed breed gelding experienced a sudden onset of neurologic signs including a stiff jaw, body tremors, … [Read more...] about Strongylus vulgaris associated with liver damage and neurologic symptoms in a gelding

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

Multiple parasites discovered in west Texas cougar

April 30, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

mountain lion in green grass stalking prey

Multiple parasites discovered in west Texas cougar By Barb Lewis, DVM, MS, 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 … [Read more...] about Multiple parasites discovered in west Texas cougar

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: college station, cougar, feline, parasites, parasitology, pathology, Texas, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

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