Pinkeye in cattle is also known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuctivitis (IBK). The longer name accurately describes the fact that the conjunctivae and cornea of the eye are the tissues most ofte...
The threat of canine herpesvirus to pregnant bitches and neonate puppies Mathias Martins, D.V.M, M.Sc., Ph.D. Canine herpesvirus (CHV), or Varicellovirus canidalpha1, belongs to the subfamily Alp...
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of three tests that can assist poultry clients. Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) can cause respirato...
http://tvmdl.tamu.edu/2024/04/04/avian-metapneumovirus-ampv-tests-added-to-tvmdl-test-catalog/
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) works alongside the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to provide testing services in accordance to state regulations. Due to the...
Summary of Calf Diarrhea Multiplex Results from Texas Cattle, 2019-2023 Carlos Rodriguez, Epidemiology and Informatics Manager The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offer...
Determining the cause of diarrhea in pre-weaning calves Alexis Thompson, DVM, PhD Pre-weaning calf diarrhea is a common concern in the beef and dairy industry and the cause may be difficult to de...
Basisphenoid and Basioccipital Bone Fractures in a Horse Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP A 10-year-old female quarter horse flipped over backwards onto its head after being spooked. Following the inc...
http://tvmdl.tamu.edu/2024/02/08/basisphenoid-and-basioccipital-bone-fractures-in-a-horse/
Diagnostic testing can answer a lot of questions. However incomplete, missing, or vague submission paperwork only leads to more questions, rather than answers. As soon as samples arrive at TVMDL,...
http://tvmdl.tamu.edu/2024/01/31/paperwork-the-more-information-the-better/
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has announced the 2023 recipients of the Director’s Excellence Awards. Given annually, the Director’s Excellence Awards recogniz...
http://tvmdl.tamu.edu/2024/01/23/three-employees-honored-with-2023-directors-excellence-awards/
Kiera Pope, clinical pathology technician, is the 2023 recipient of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award in the technical category. Pope jo...