On September 1, Emily Zuber, DVM, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, College Station lab as a clinical pathologist. Zuber earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Texas A&M University in 2014 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University, where she graduated cum laude, in 2019. Following her […] The post Zuber joins College Station laboratory at clinical pathologist appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagn...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has added an oral biopsy offering. This test is geared towards dentists, oral surgeons, oncologists, and general veterinarians with a dental interest and is most useful in cases where there is the submission of clinical photos and imaging (radiographs/CBCT) for the full evaluation of oral pathologic disease. […] The post Oral biopsy service added to test catalog appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
On September 1, Katia Groch, DVM, PhD, joined the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s, TVMDL, College Station laboratory as a veterinary pathologist. In 2003, Groch earned a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, an equivalent to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Following […] The post Groch joins College Station laboratory as veterinary pathologist appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, receives and test samples from livestock show animals for the presence of performance-enhancing drugs or medications. These tests are in place to protect animal welfare, consumer safety, ensure fairness, and uphold the integrity of the competition. A single positive test can result in disqualification and loss of […] The post Fairness at the fair: Preparing for showtime appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic L...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Service and operational excellence are prominent standards held at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Taking the following steps, clients can help TVMDL staff provide the highest level of efficiency: Untestable samples Oftentimes, problems are found at unboxing. TVMDL must halt the flow of unboxing and sample processing when a problem is identified. […] The post Top three tips for timely testing appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Mastitis is a leading cause of reduced milk production in dairy herds, making it a costly health issue within the industry. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, can assist dairy owners in testing for mastitis that can help lead treatment and prevention. Recognizing and addressing mastitis at early stages can mean the difference […]| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Although the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, offers necropsy services, sending large bodies to the lab for examination may not always be feasible. Field necropsies can be used as a tool to provide valuable information about an individual animal and herd health. Correctly and thoroughly collecting specimens in the field may increase the overall […]| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
