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...]
Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) diagnosed in several bearded dragons
Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) diagnosed in several bearded dragons Written by Dr. Gayman Helman, Amarillo Resident Director With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Direct Fecal Smear Parasite Exam and Urinalysis – Mini
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Direct Fecal Smear Parasite Exam. The test requires samples less than 4 hours old, something rarely submitted. Depending on the clinical … [Read more...]
College Station facility presents case rounds over Chronic Wasting Disease
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) College Station facility hosts monthly case rounds, encouraging staff to give presentations over recent cases. This month, staff presented over Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). TVMDL … [Read more...]
Livestock Feeders Beware: Fumonisin Showing Up in Southern Corn States
Dr. Cat Bar with the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory recently spoke with Drovers Magazine about fumonison. Recent weather conditions have created a potential concern for fumonisin contamination. Read the full article … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds Ruminant Energy Profile and Ruminant Electrolyte and Macromineral Profile to catalog of tests
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded its profiles for bovine-specific cases. TVMDL is pleased to add Ruminant Energy Profile and Ruminant Electrolyte and Macromineral Profile to our test … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds four bovine panels to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to offer additional panels to benefit bovine clients. TVMDL now offers the following panels: Bovine Adult Diarrhea/ Weight Loss Panel, Comprehensive Calf Diarrhea Panel, … [Read more...]
TVMDL assists in diagnosing Lyme disease in Panhandle animals
In recent years, it seems that transmissible diseases that cross from animal to human either directly or through insect vectors are on the rise. These diseases are not new to the Panhandle area; however, the ability to spread awareness and … [Read more...]
TVMDL diagnoses additional West Nile virus equine cases in Texas
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...]
TVMDL confirms anthrax in equine from Uvalde County
Diagnostic testing has confirmed anthrax in a horse from Uvalde County, Texas. The sample was confirmed positive after performing a bacterial culture in the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station. This is … [Read more...]
TAHC releases all Texas Vesicular Stomatitis quarantines
West Nile Virus confirmed in Texas horses
UPDATE: July 30, 2015, JEFFERSON COUNTY HORSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR WNV A horse in Jefferson County, Texas, on the southeastern Gulf Coast, has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the third confirmed case of WNV in Texas in 2015, and … [Read more...]
What do you know about Malignant Catarrhal Fever?
An infectious systemic disease, Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) affects ruminants, from domestic cattle and goats to farmed hoofstock, like deer. Both the Texas livestock industry and exotic animal producers should be aware of MCF, its clinical signs … [Read more...]
TVMDL diagnoses CWD case in Medina County, TAHC announces investigation
For information on submitting CWD samples to TVMDL is HERE. The following tests are available to deer owners and practitioners: Specimen Species Price In State Out of State Brain Removal Fresh skull with … [Read more...]
TVMDL’s Dr. Terry Hensley on KBTX-TV “Focus at Four”
The recent rain and resulting flooded or muddy conditions creates problems for companion animal owners and livestock producers alike. To discuss what livestock owners can do to keep their animal's healthy, Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Vesicular Stomatitis confirmed in Ward County horse
Second Vesicular Stomatitis case confirmed in Reeves County, Texas
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers a CF assay, as well as a virus neutralization (VN) assay, to test for Vesicular Stomatitis virus, and both are available at the full-service laboratories in … [Read more...]
Vesicular Stomatitis confirmed in Texas equine
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers a CF assay, as well as a virus neutralization (VN) assay, to test for Vesicular Stomatitis virus, and both are available at the full-service … [Read more...]
