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Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses

January 24, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Microbiology and Research Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, was part of three groups that recently published journal articles covering avian paramyxoviruses. Dr. … [Read more...] about Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: Avian, chicken, journal, poultry, research, virus

West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

July 14, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Late summer is when the West Nile virus (WNV) poses the greatest threat to the health of horses in the United States. It’s important for veterinarians to educate horse owners concerning the prevention, detection and accurate diagnose of WNV. Yearly, … [Read more...] about West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: equine, horse, Virology, virus, West Nile

Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases

June 7, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Recently, most of Texas has experienced record-setting rainfall. Flood waters can lead to a multitude of animal health concerns, but as the weather begins to warm up, one concern has the potential to be the most harmful: mosquitos. When it comes … [Read more...] about Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases

Filed Under: News Tagged With: disease, equine, horse, mosquito, vector, virus

Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox

August 19, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox By Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD  Fowl pox is caused by a DNA virus (fowl pox virus).  Many species of birds have their own specific pox virus. Infection can occur in two different forms: dry and wet. Dry pox occurs … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: Avian, fowl, Gonzales, poultry, poultry diagnostics, TVMDL, Virology, virus

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