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Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals

February 10, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals Guy Sheppard, DVM As youth prepare livestock projects for exhibition at stock shows across the state, it is important to keep in mind the possibility of copper toxicity, … [Read more...] about Exercise caution prior to exhibition: Copper toxicity in show animals

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, caprine, copper, goat, heavy metal, livestock, livestock shows, ovine, sheep, toxicity

Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity)

May 5, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

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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)

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, bird, chicken, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, poultry, toxic, toxicity

Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, college station, feline, holiday, pet, toxicity, toxicosis, TVMDL

Nitrate toxicity in a herd of cattle

June 18, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Nitrate toxicity in a herd of cattle By Will Sims, DVM, MS A producer reported a sudden death loss of six head of cattle. Two of the animals were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy to … [Read more...] about Nitrate toxicity in a herd of cattle

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Amarillo, bovine, cattle, toxicity, TVMDL, TVMDL Amarillo

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