The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Canine distemper virus neutralization (VN) test. Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious pathogen that causes systemic disease in … [Read more...] about Virus neutralization test for canine distemper virus added to TVMDL test catalog
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Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
Hemorrhagic disease is a viral disease caused by either the epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus or the bluetongue virus. These viruses are closely related, but genetically distinct. In North America, hemorrhagic disease is seen primarily among … [Read more...] about Diagnostic guidance: Hemorrhagic disease in deer
West Nile virus: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
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: Diagnostic Guidance for Veterinarians
Dimitrov authors chapters in Merck Veterinary Manual over Newcastle disease
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Assistant Agency Director for Microbiology and Research and Develop, Kiril Dimitrov, DVM, PhD, recently authored two chapters in the Merck Veterinary Manual. His chapters cover a … [Read more...] about Dimitrov authors chapters in Merck Veterinary Manual over Newcastle disease
Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses
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
West Nile virus guidance for equine practitioners
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
Heavy rains increase potential for mosquito-borne diseases
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
Diagnostic Guidance: Fowl Pox
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