In our next episode, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Amarillo Resident Director R. Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, discusses diagnostic options for bovine clients. For more information on TVMDL’s testing services, … [Read more...]
TVMDL pathologists Gomez, de la Concha author article in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology
Two of the veterinary pathologists working in the College Station Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) co-authored an article published in the Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. The article focuses on White-tailed … [Read more...]
American Association of Feline Practitioners revises guidelines for Feline Hyperthroidism
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has just issued new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. The guidelines are available HERE. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers several … [Read more...]
TVMDL hosts Bovine Respiratory Disease Seminar
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) brought together bovine practitioners, livestock owners, disease researchers and diagnosticians for a comprehensive seminar on the “Recent Advances in Understanding the Bovine … [Read more...]
LABCAST: Diagnosing chronic, non-healing wounds in dogs & cats
In our next episode, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Bacteriology Section Head Sonia Lingsweiler discusses the causes of and diagnostic options for chronic, non-healing wounds in dogs & cats. For more information on … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Additional EHM/EHV cases in Cooke County
Additional horses have tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM; Equine Herpesvirus - EHV) in Cooke County, Texas. The below was posted by the Texas Equine Veterinary Association and Equine Disease Communications … [Read more...]
TVMDL Clinical Pathology Section Head speaks on Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever at the 2016 James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man
On Friday, May 27, Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, presented to the 2016 James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN). Dr. Piccione is the section head of Clinical Pathology at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...]
AgriLife Advanced Leadership Program participant shadows TVMDL Amarillo Virology Section Head
Paul DeLaune, PhD, associate professor at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Vernon, Texas, visited the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Amarillo on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. His visit was part … [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...]
When flood waters recede, potential for an increase in mosquito-borne equine disease
In 2015, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) confirmed 38 Texas horses infected with West Nile virus (WNV) and six cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Currently, flood conditions in parts of Texas will produce … [Read more...]
TVMDL now offers Neospora caninum qPCR for clients
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) clients can now submit samples for real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing for Neospora caninum. The test is performed in the Molecular Diagnostics Section at the College … [Read more...]
NOTICE: Positive Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy cases in Cooke County, Texas
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reports one facility in Cooke County, Texas, has two horses positive with Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM/ EHV). The infected animals were housed in a barn with approximately 40 other … [Read more...]
Bayer Animal Health representatives visit TVMDL Amarillo
On May 23, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory - Amarillo hosted a group of 45 field service technical representatives from Bayer Animal Health. The goal of the visit was to provide an educational overview of bacteriological … [Read more...]
TVMDL Amarillo Resident Director Dr. Helman discusses managing cattle, equine abortions
On Friday, May 13, R. Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, MA, resident director of the Amarillo location of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) joined the weekly Amarillo-area radio show, KGNC-710 Golden Spread AgriBusiness … [Read more...]
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Carolyn Orts
In today’s employment climate, changing jobs every few years is the norm, and if someone has been in their position more than 10 years, it is unique. Carolyn Orts has worked at the Sam and Sally Glass Poultry Diagnostic Laboratory in Gonzales since … [Read more...]
TVMDL now offers Long-Acting Tranquilizer Drug Screen for equine
To better assist equine owners looking to ensure the horse that is competing or being purchased has not been given a tranquilizing drug, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a Long-Acting Tranquilizer Drug … [Read more...]
Introducing Vitamin Panel, Vitamin A tests at TVMDL
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a panel for vitamin A and E using liver or serum samples. In addition, TVMDL now performs a stand-alone vitamin A test in liver or serum. The combined Vitamin Panel can … [Read more...]
TVMDL pathologists speak at CVM Histopathology Seminar
In order for students to better understand the intricacies of pathology, the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM) hosts a weekly Histopathology Seminar. Last week two Texas A&M Veterinary Medical … [Read more...]
NOTICE: Change in CEM submission requirements
In December 2015, VS Guidance 15202.1 “Approval of and Requirements for Laboratories to Conduct Tests for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)” was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service … [Read more...]
Prevent the creation of BVD-PI calves
Posted from High Plains Journal: Lubbock Prevent the creation of BVD-PI calves Contrary to popular opinion, BVD does not stand for bad veterinarian disease. It stands for bovine viral diarrhea, and it can be very costly for cow-calf producers and … [Read more...]
TAHC confirms Scrapie in Hartley County sheep
For more information, visit tahc.texas.gov. … [Read more...]
LABCAST Episode 6: Diagnosing hypothyroidism
In our next episode, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) endocrinologist Dr. Scott Jaques describes diagnosing a perplexing case of feline hypothyroidism. For more information on TVMDL's testing services, visit … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Chlamydia Titer, Canine or Feline
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer serologic titer testing for Chlamydia Titer, Canine or Feline (IFA). TVMDL no longer offers this test due to the low number of … [Read more...]
Episode 5: TVMDL’s livestock drug testing capabilities
Welcome to the next installment of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s podcast, LABCAST. This podcast will provide information on TVMDL's Drug Testing Laboratory, how it helps stock show's ensure integrity and other testing … [Read more...]
TAHC announces new CWD cases discovered at captive deer breeding facilities
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) announced two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Texas captive deer. The deer include the first confirmed live test from tonsillar biopsy. The details of the two positive cases are below. For … [Read more...]
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