Diseases & Diagnoses
tekijä: Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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Bovine Theileria - TVMDL has a PCR for that
Bovine Theileria - TVMDL has a PCR for that
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Diseases & Diagnoses is a podcast by the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). Each episode explores a different disease or condition and the testing options available to practitioners and animal owners. TVMDL Veterinary Services Section Head Dr. Brandon Dominguez introduces you to the agency’s subject matter experts and leads conversations on how you, the listener, can get the most out of your diagnostic testing experience.
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- Bovine Theileria - TVMDL has a PCR for that · 8 minBovine Theileria refers to a group of protozoal parasites that infect cattle. Among them, Theileria orientalis is particularly important, as it’s been associated with outbreaks…
- Multiplex Assays - More bang for your diagnostic buck · 5 minMultiplex assays are a really useful diagnostic tool for testing/targeting multiple pathogens at one time. Clients obtain results for multiple targets at a reduced cost than if…
- Small Ruminant Biosecurity - A convenient and comprehensive method of assessing herd health · 9 minBiosecurity is an essential part of any animal operation. TVMDL offers a panel aimed at screening for several significant diseases in sheep and goats. In this episode, Dr…
- Ureaplasma - An underrated pathogen · 6 minAlthough mycoplasma and ureaplasma are closely related, the latter pathogen holds some key differences that could be pinpointed through diagnostic testing. In this episode, Dr…
- Anthrax - Why producers and practitioners should be aware, but not afraid · 15 minFor many, anthrax isn't outside the realm of normal. Those living within the geographic triangle connecting Uvalde, Ozona, and Eagle Pass or otherwise known as the "Anthrax Zone"…
- Cache Valley Virus – An underappreciated threat · 6 minCache Valley virus (CVV) is a mosquito-borne virus that has as significant impact on sheep and wildlife. Despite it's impact, CVV does not garner the same attention as similar…
- Sample Pooling – What is it and what is good for? · 6 minSample pooling can be a cost effective way to screen a large group of animals for a disease. However, it's important pooling is only used in certain circumstances to ensure…
- Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio – Keeping track of kidney disease · 9 minUrine protein creatinine ratio (UPC) can be incredibly insightful. With a single urine sample, TVMDL can help clients determine if a pet is losing too much protein in their…
- Poultry Programs – Serving every flock · 10 minIn addition to encompassing two poultry specific labs, TVMDL supports the poultry industries by managing two state programs focused on flock health. In this episode, Dr. Brandon…
- Piroplasmosis – Insights on how to prevent and prevail against the protozoal disease · 11 minMost equine owners are aware of the dangers associated with piroplasmosis. Although it's mostly associated with transmission through ticks, most cases in the United States are…
- Anaplasmosis – Small bacterium that causes big issues · 11 minAnaplasmosis is a disease transmitted by ticks. The causative agent is a bacterium, Anaplasma marginale that lives in an animal's red blood cells. It's crucial producers and…
- Next-Generation Sequencing – Analyzing the entire library instead of just a book · 10 minThose in veterinary medicine have probably heard of next-generation sequencing (NGS), but what exactly is involved in this methodology? In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and…
- Orf – Assessing the rapid risk to ruminants · 10 minOrf is a highly contagious virus. Sheep and goats are the species primarily affected, with young lambs and kids being more susceptible due to their underdeveloped immune systems…
- PCR Testing – The whats, whens, and hows · 12 minPCR testing is impressive. It's considered the go-to method for several cases when sensitive, timely results are needed. However, it's important samples are submitted…
- Bovine Abortion – Send us all the samples · 16 minBovine abortions can lead to significant repercussions. From a herd health perspective, abortions may be indicative of an infectious pathogen. From a financial aspect, every…
- Bone Marrow Aspirate – The whens, whys, and hows · 11 minBone marrow aspirates can be incredibly enlightening. However the process is invasive, so it's important to know when a bone marrow aspirate is most appropriate for testing. In…
- Mycoplasma – Small, unique, and notoriously difficult · 10 minMycoplasma spp. are the smallest free-living bacteria known to science. They are also unique in they lack a cell-wall which means typical antibiotics don't work. In this episode…
- Biosecurity – Reducing risk through proactive practices · 12 minBiosecurity is an incredibly important factor in animal health. Diseases don't always carry obvious signs of infection and more often than that not, silently move through groups…
- Performance Animal Drug Screen - How LC/MS technology was built to ensure safe and fair competition · 12 minLiquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS) is a powerful methodology that is used for several tests at TVMDL, most notably, the Performance Animal Drug Screen…
- Equine Infectious Anemia – Highly infectious virus that is always "Coggins" a problem · 7 minEquine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a well known virus in the horse community, mostly due to its highly infectious nature. Clinical signs vary. Some horses present with very…
