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@krgv went inside @tvmdl in College Station to see how the team identifies New World screwworm flies affecting South Texas cattle. See how TVMDL is helping ranchers stay ahead of the issue: bit.ly/4iGhVLl
Happy Labor Day! We wish our clients a safe and restful time off. All TVMDL labs are closed today and will resume normal hours tomorrow.
As the dog days of summer drag on, it's important to ensure pets have access to shade and water to prevent dehydration.
Learn more about what can help at bit.ly/4xGMp4w.
For nearly 60 years, TVMDL has served animal health through our testing in the lab – until now. Staff members across the agency have deployed to the field in response to New World screwworm.
Learn more about TVMDL's historical deployments at bit.ly/4gHmnI6.
Alex Entralgo is TVMDL's new outreach coordinator. In her role, she couples her passion for animals and experience as a teacher to build valuable connections inside and outside the lab.
Learn more about Entralgo by visiting bit.ly/4x03KoF.
Dr. Katherine Perri didn't anticipate her love for animals to turn into a career in veterinary chemistry, but as the newest scientist at the College Station lab, she's found herself in her element.
Learn more about Dr. Perri here: bit.ly/4xtEeIa
No matter the time of year, it's important producers visually inspect their herds for parasites, such as ticks. Among other diseases, ticks can transmit Anaplasma marginale, the bacterium that causes anaplasmosis.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4whMSIB
Boots, spurs, and lab coats🥼 🔬 Students in the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course youth track visited the College Station lab this week. We valued the opportunity to visit with this group – the future of the beef industry is bright!
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Protecting Texas livestock takes teamwork. TAHC partners with @TVMDL to identify NWS flies collected from fly surveillance traps, helping support early detection and rapid response efforts to safeguard animal health.
TVMDL is at the Texas Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA) Symposium until Saturday. Swing by booth #60 to chat with Dr.Hensley and Dr. Mancill and pick up a New World Screwworm collection kit.
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For the first time in history, @tvmdl has been deployed for an animal event.
Mindy Borst is part of a rotating team of TVMDL staff members in South Texas at @tahc with @USDA's Mobile Animal Disease Lab, screening larva & fly samples 🔗 tx.ag/screwworm
Dr. Nicole Glenn joined the College Station lab earlier this month.
Get to know our newest pathologist: bit.ly/4oJg9tM
Abby van Adrichem, a student worker in TVMDL's client services section, recently led the Texas A&M University Dairy Challenge Team to a national title as their undergraduate coach.
Learn more about van Adrichem: bit.ly/4vrtSaS
All TVMDL locations are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.
We thank all who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.
If you're considering adopting a dog this summer, be aware of the risks of canine distemper virus. TVMDL encourages soon-to-be dog owners establish a relationship with a veterinarian who can assist them in identifying the signs of CDV.
Read more: bit.ly/4uiB3BA
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AgriLife Research's Amir Ibrahim; @txextension's Andrea Valdez; @USDA Sec of Ag Brooke Rollins; & @tvmdl's Kiril Dimitrov attended the groundbreaking of a new facility at Moore Air Base (Edinburg) to combat New World screwworm.
More from USDA & @USACEHQ: bit.ly/4vJtrcA
TVMDL's College Station and Canyon labs recently honed their preparedness for BSL-3 testing. In collaboration with TEEX, staff members simulated operational procedures to ensure readiness for the next disease outbreak.
Read more: bit.ly/4sqRkTE
It's visitor season at TVMDL! On Monday the College Station lab hosted the Montgomery County 4-H Veterinary Science club. We value the opportunity to chat with the future of veterinary medicine! 🔬🧪

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