Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Seven dead, 16-week-old bobwhite quail were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. The history … [Read more...] about Gangrenous Dermatitis diagnosed in Bobwhite quail
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Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog
Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog By Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 6-year-old male-neutered Boxer was presented to its veterinarian for a mass on the right ear pinna. The mass was approximately 2 cm in diameter, slightly ulcerated and limited … [Read more...] about Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog
Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem
Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP An amputated toe from an 11-year-old, female spayed, domestic shorthaired cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College … [Read more...] about Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem
Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail
Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Three dead and eight live 17-week-old bobwhite quail were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy with … [Read more...] about Ulcerative Enteritis discovered in bobwhite quail
Coffee senna linked to cattle deaths in Texas
Coffee senna linked to cattle deaths in Texas By Guy Sheppard, DVM and Cat Barr, PhD Since the onset of winter, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has seen quite a few cases of intoxication in cattle that have … [Read more...] about Coffee senna linked to cattle deaths in Texas
Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma
Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Mammary gland tumors are diagnosed on a daily basis at TVMDL. These tumors occur in both canine and feline patients and can be benign (adenomas) or malignant … [Read more...] about Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma
Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat
Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A fine needle aspirate of a mass on the left ear pinnae of a 9-year-old, spayed, female domestic shorthaired cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat
Cutaneous habronemiasis superimposed on a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a horse
Cutaneous habronemiasis superimposed on a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a horse By Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo In the summer of 2018, four partial biopsies of an infected hot brand skin lesion from a Quarter Horse stallion were submitted in … [Read more...] about Cutaneous habronemiasis superimposed on a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a horse
Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken
Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD A 5-month-old female chicken with a history of dyspnea was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. Duration … [Read more...] about Aspergillosis diagnosed in 5-month-old chicken
Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung
Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A one-month-old, Ragdoll kitten was presented for necropsy at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in … [Read more...] about Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung
Chlorinated hydrocarbon and arsenic poisoning in cattle
Chlorinated hydrocarbon and arsenic poisoning in cattle By Travis Mays, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A herd of 14, six-month-old crossbred cattle was turned out into a new pasture. Within five days, five head died suddenly. An old barn with … [Read more...] about Chlorinated hydrocarbon and arsenic poisoning in cattle
Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons
Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons By Gabriel Senties-Cue, MVZ, EPAA, MS The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Center laboratory recently discovered salmonellosis in a flock of 75 racing pigeons. At the time of … [Read more...] about Salmonellosis in Racing Pigeons
Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture
Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two cats from two separate clinics were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and were both … [Read more...] about Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture
Melanocytic Tumors in Cattle
Melanocytic Tumors in Cattle By Will Sims, DVM A biopsy from a 7-month-old cross breed bovine steer with a large mass was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Amarillo. The mass had been surgically … [Read more...] about Melanocytic Tumors in Cattle
Cattle Nutritional Decline in the Winter
Cattle Nutritional Decline in the Winter By Guy Sheppard, DVM In early December, livestock submitted for necropsy at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station demonstrated various signs of declining … [Read more...] about Cattle Nutritional Decline in the Winter
Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass
Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A 13-year-old, neutered male, Miniature Dachshund cross breed dog presented for a firm, 3 cm growth on the 5thrib. The mass was aspirated and submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...] about Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass
Isolation of Nannizziopsis sp. from skin lesions of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus )
Isolation of Nannizziopsis sp. from skin lesions of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) By Owais Khan, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Will Sims, DVM, MS, and Amy Swinford, DVM, MS An eight-month-old veiled chameleon exhibited white, patchy, crusty … [Read more...] about Isolation of Nannizziopsis sp. from skin lesions of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus )
Toxoplasmosis in a Herd of Kangaroos
Toxoplasmosis in a Herd of Kangaroos By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, and Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD, DACVP Four kangaroos from the same small herd were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Toxoplasmosis in a Herd of Kangaroos
Avoid the madness of rabies submissions
Avoid the Madness of Rabies Submissions By Gayman Helman DVM PhD MA DACVP Too often the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) receives samples where there is a concern for rabies testing but the brain tissue submitted is … [Read more...] about Avoid the madness of rabies submissions
Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens
Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Recently, five live 30-week-old laying chickens were presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for … [Read more...] about Sticktight fleas, body lice discovered in 30-week-old laying chickens
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in a cow
Bacillary hemoglobinuria in a cow By Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, MS, PhD The carcass of a female, 913 pound, 7-year-old Angus cow was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy. History … [Read more...] about Bacillary hemoglobinuria in a cow
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Pulmonary toxoplasmosis was recently diagnosed in a stray, male tabby cat approximately 1-year-old. This cat was brought to a local veterinary clinic for lethargy … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat
Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology
Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A six-year-old domestic short hair (DSH) cat was examined by a veterinarian for ocular and nasal discharge, anorexia, and weight loss … [Read more...] about Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology
Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog
Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog By Travis Mays, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A six-month-old, intact male, Doberman Pinscher was observed chewing on a small zip-lock bag and then spit it out. The dog became hyperactive and … [Read more...] about Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog
Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken
Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD Recently, one dead, female, Cream Legbar chicken was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in Gonzales for necropsy. The bird had … [Read more...] about Lymphoid leukosis discovered in Legbar chicken