Q fever – Balancing the risks and considerations for testing
Coxiella burnetti, otherwise known as Q fever, is a highly contagious zoonotic concern for both animals and humans. Testing is important, but its crucial sample collection, shipping, and testing be pe...
21 Tammi 202512min
Toxoplasmosis – Diagnostic tools for practitioners
Testing for toxoplamosis can be puzzling. Often, the parasite that causes toxoplamosis, toxoplasma gondii, is associated with felines, however, all warm blooded animals are susceptible to infection. T...
7 Tammi 202511min
Cytology - Keeping your cells in focus
Cytology testing can offer immediate information that can be used to make quick decisions. However, as with all tools, it's how it's used that makes all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Do...
17 Joulu 202411min
Strangles - Get a chokehold on horse health through testing
Strangles is a highly infectious bacterial disease in horses. Due to its ability to spread quickly, early detection is key. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez sits down with TVMDL's newest veterin...
2 Joulu 20248min
Necropsy – Make your cuts count
Necropsies can serve as valuable tools in the overall diagnostic process. However, to get the most out information out of necropsy examinations, it's critical the correct samples are collected to ensu...
19 Marras 202426min
Export Testing – Navigating rules and regulations
From the protocols to the paperwork, exporting animals to other countries can be tedious. One of the more complex tasks of the process is ensuring animals meet the health requirements of their intende...
5 Marras 202412min
Canine Respiratory Disease – Identifying, testing, and preventing outbreaks
Holiday pet boarding is just around the corner. As we get closer to this time of year, it's crucial pet owners and boarders be aware of the contagious nature of Canine Respiratory Disease. In this epi...
15 Loka 20249min
Nitrates – Understanding the risks and diagnostics
Nitrate poisoning is a common, yet sometimes overlooked threat in cattle. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Alexis Thompson chat with Dr. Travis Mays, analytical chemistry section head, t...
1 Loka 202411min
