Cyanide Toxicity – How to handle the stress of drought stressed forages and other sources of cyanide toxicity
Sorghum species, including Sudan grass and Johnson grass are considered cyanogenic plants, meaning they contain compounds that can release cyanide when the plant is damaged or stressed. It's crucial l...
16 Sep 202512min
Equine Rhinitis – An overlooked cause of respiratory illness
Equine Rhinitis Viruses A and B can present like many other respiratory illnesses. Testing is the only way to rule these viruses out, but that process brings a new set of questions. In this episode, D...
2 Sep 20256min
Sample Submission – Making the most of your submission
Sample submission is arguably the most important step of the testing process. If specimens aren't submitted properly testing may be yield valuable results, if any. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Domingu...
19 Aug 202522min
Bone Biopsy – Be nice to your tissue and it will be nice to you
Biopsies are incredibly useful diagnostic tools. Small sections of tissue can offer a host of critical health information, however, it's important biopsies are collected and submitted properly to ensu...
5 Aug 202518min
Coccidiomycosis – How to get through the "valley" and tackle this infection with diagnostics
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever, is a fungal infection. The infection is acquired through inhalation of airborne arthrospores from disturbed soil. Once inhaled, the spores transform int...
15 Jul 202510min
Blue Green Algae – Don't trust a scummy body of water
Texas summers offer the ideal ingredients for cyanobacteria algal blooms, otherwise known as blue-green algae. Despite the vibrant colors, these blooms can lead to devastating health effects in animal...
1 Jul 20257min
Rabies – How to rapidly resolve rapid situations
Rabies is an incredibly contagious and dangerous virus. Once clinical signs appear, the disease is almost always fatal. However, there are preventative strategies that can mitigate effects and improve...
17 Jun 20256min
Feline Respiratory Disease – Be proactive to prevent spread
Respiratory diseases in cats can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Understanding the causative agents is essential because it not only guides diagnostic testing but also informs the...
3 Jun 20258min
