Large Animal Parasites – Mitigating the threat at the herd-level
In general, parasites are a nuisance for animal owners. However, for livestock, equine, and other hoof-stock owners the threat is broadly spread across a herd. Though difficult, managing the threat of...
5 Mar 20249min
Anti-Mullerian Hormone – Characterizing the reproductive status of dogs
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a protein hormone produced by sertoli cells and granulosa cells in the testes and ovaries, respectively. Therefore, AMH is diagnostically useful in characterizing spay/...
6 Feb 202411min
Livestock Show Drug Testing – Ensuring safe, fair, and healthy competition
For many Texas livestock exhibitors, January marks the beginning of "major show season". Texas is home to three major livestock shows and hundreds of county livestock shows. Many enlist the assistance...
2 Jan 202417min
Canine Herpes Virus – Protecting dogs through diagnostics
Canine Herpes Virus is a significant concern for newborn puppies less than 3 weeks of age, especially those from a female dog that has not been exposed to the herpes virus and encounters the virus dur...
5 Des 202313min
Trichomoniasis – The "trich" to getting the quick and accurate results
Trichomoniasis is a reportable disease in Texas that can cause a slate of herd reproductive issues. Bulls are the carriers of the causative protozoa and are not likely to show clinical signs of the di...
7 Nov 202314min
Canine Distemper – Getting the most out of your submission
Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that is often difficult to detect. Though the virus can spread among other mammalian species, it is prominent in wild and domestic dog populations...
3 Okt 202313min
Thyroid Disease – Why too much (or too little) of a good thing can be harmful
If an animal has a thyroid gland, it can fail. Hyperthyroidism and its counterpart, hypothyroidism, can greatly affect an animal's overall health and quality of life. Knowing the clinical signs and te...
5 Sep 202314min
Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer – Two viruses affecting native and domestic deer
Hemorrhagic disease (HD) is the collective term that describes two viruses: Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease virus (EHD) and bluetongue virus (BT). Both viruses are spread by insect vectors and pose sign...
1 Aug 202315min
