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Forensic pathology/legal necropsy examinations

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A forensic or legal necropsy as defined by the purposes of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is a necropsy done to attempt to determine the cause of death in cases where the death is known or suspected to be … [Read more...] about Forensic pathology/legal necropsy examinations

TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

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Two professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) were among a team of authors who recently published an article in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. In the article, Pam Ferro, PhD, molecular … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis (Visceral Larval Migrans) in Birds

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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

Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes

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Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP A 1.5-year-old, captive, white-tailed deer buck was submitted to TVMDL for necropsy. The animal had a prolonged history of illness for at least 4 … [Read more...] about Endocarditis in a White-Tailed Deer Caused by Trueperella pyogenes

TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators

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In the 1960s, the American alligator population was at critically low levels. Conservation efforts, such as a 10-year ban on harvest and a significant increase in captive alligator farming operations, contributed the species' recovery. In addition to … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators

TVMDL pathologist collaborates with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to investigate Brucella‘s activation of RIDD pathway

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Pathology Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP is part of a team who recently published a journal article covering the ability for certain pathogens to subvert … [Read more...] about TVMDL pathologist collaborates with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to investigate Brucella‘s activation of RIDD pathway

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

De la Concha presents at 2021 Therio Conference

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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

Novel gammaherpesvirus associated with primary gastric T-cell lymphoma in a free-ranging giant armadillo in Brazil

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) pathologist Josué Díaz-Delgago, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP is part of a team that recently published an article over a novel gammaherpevirus in a free-ranging giant armadillo in Brazil. The … [Read more...] about Novel gammaherpesvirus associated with primary gastric T-cell lymphoma in a free-ranging giant armadillo in Brazil

Presumptive Primary Cerebral T-Cell Lymphoma in a White-Tailed Deer

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Four professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recently contributed to literature covering a novel case in a white-tailed deer. Three members of TVMDL's anatomic pathology section, Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, … [Read more...] about Presumptive Primary Cerebral T-Cell Lymphoma in a White-Tailed Deer

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