Johne's Disease – From clinical signs to result interpretation
Johne's Disease primarily affects ruminants, such as sheep, cattle, and goats. Depending on the species, clinical signs can vary, but often times the shedding can occur while animals still appear heal...
2 Dec 20258min
Equine Herpes Virus-Type 1 – Sampling and testing considerations
In light of the EHV-1 outbreak, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Semira Mancill sat down with Assistant Agency Director for Microbiology Dr. Erika Schwarz to talk about sampling and testing options. This...
26 Nov 20259min
Large animal reproduction – Things to consider diagnostically
In large animals, reproductive failure or abortion has a multifactorial etiology. As such, there are several diagnostic routes ones one should consider. But, where do you start? In this episode, Dr. B...
18 Nov 202510min
Blackleg – Dormant spores with deadly consequences
Blackleg, also known as clostridial myositis, is a serious, often fatal disease that primarily affects cattle. It's caused by a spore-forming bacterium that is commonly found in soil and the gastroint...
4 Nov 20257min
Dermatophytosis – Ringing out testing details for ringworm
A dermatophyte is the more scientific term for skin fungus that requires keratin for growth and can cause infections of the hair, skin, and nails in large and small animals and in humans. Most commonl...
21 Okt 202510min
Botulism – Bacteria, waterfowl, and decaying organic matter...oh my!
Whether you're in or outside of veterinary medicine, you've likely heard of botulism. Botulism is a rare, but serious, disease caused by a bacteria. Timing is key to accurate diagnosis, but don't let ...
7 Okt 20258min
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
