Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, pathologist Josué Díaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP, and pathology resident Margaret Odom, DVM, recently co-authored a literature review examining high pathogenicity avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 infection in feline species. This publication was the result of an international collaboration between scientists from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, […] The post TVMDL pathologists co-author international review on avian f...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Urinalysis remains one of the most valuable, cost-effective, and accessible diagnostic tools available to veterinarians. Urine samples can reveal early indicators of disease affecting the kidneys, urinary tract, and other organ systems. However, because urine is a particularly sensitive and unstable biological sample, proper collection, storage, and shipping are important to ensure accurate diagnostic results. […] The post Urinalysis: Best practices for sample collection and submission ...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
October is filled with treats that can make pet safety tricky. Candy, food, drinks, and decorative items rank among the spookiest of scares for pets. As such, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is encouraging dog owners to take note of the seasonal items present during the month of October as many can […]| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Homesteads and other dairy goat operations are increasing in popularity, as demand for fresh, unique milk products continues to rise. Goat milk is used to make various products such as butter, desserts, soaps, and lotions. However, as the dairy goat industry grows, so does the expectation for herd health surveillance, which is closely correlated with […]| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded its Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) testing to now include cats. This offering was previously limited to testing in dogs, however TVMDL has validated the assay and interpretive thresholds to assist feline clients in assessing AMH concentrations. AMH is a protein hormone produced by Sertoli cells and […] The post TVMDL expands Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) testing to cats appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Di...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has added to and improved it’s diagnostic offerings for equine and canine clients interested in testing for respiratory diseases. Clients now have the options of requesting two new testing panels aimed at detecting common pathogens that contribute to equine respiratory disease. Respiratory PCR Panel – Equine BasicTest […] The post TVMDL enhances PCR offerings for equine and canine respiratory diseases appeared first on Texas...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As interest and awareness continues to grow, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is reminding veterinary practitioners and animal owners about the available testing options for Chagas disease. Chagas disease, spread by a family of insects known as “kissing bugs”, is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. […] The post Testing considerations for canine Chagas disease appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Di...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Equine rhinitis viruses, ERV, are small, non-enveloped RNA viruses belonging to the Picornaviridae family, shown to be capable of causing disease in both the upper and lower respiratory tracts of equids. In the 1960s, clinical presentation and some virological features mistakenly led to its inclusion in the Rhinovirus genus. By the 1990s, molecular studies confirmed […] The post Equine rhinitis viruses: Emerging importance in respiratory disease appeared first on Texas A&M Veterinary Me...| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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
