Chagas Disease – Preventing the deadly kiss
Chagas disease is caused by an infection of a protozoa called Trypanosoma cruzi. The protozoa is spread by triatomine insects, better known as "kissing bugs". In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez an...
19 Aug 202411min
Bovine Respiratory Disease – Breathe easy thanks to timely PCR testing
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a leading cause of economic losses in the cattle industry. The disease is considered a complex, as multiple viral and bacterial pathogens, environmental conditions,...
6 Aug 20248min
Canine Brucellosis – Prepping for positive travel plans with negative results
Summer is filled with international travel. For those who choose to bring pets along for the ride, this means testing to meet import/export requirements. Most countries require a canine brucellosis te...
16 Juli 202418min
Caseous Lymphadenitis – Guarding small ruminants one culture at a time
Caseous lymphadenitis, otherwise known as "cheesy gland" is a bacteria mostly affecting small ruminants. Most often it's spread through tagging, shearing, or other skin injuries. The bacteria causes a...
2 Juli 20249min
Small Animal Parasites – Coupling in-clinic methods with laboratory experience
Many clinics have the methods and expertise to detect common small animal parasites, such as heartworms. But, what about those random one offs you don't see regularly in clinic? That's where TVMDL's e...
18 Juni 202413min
Calf Diarrhea – Resolving a "crappy" situation through diagnostics
Many producers experience issues with pre-weaning calf diarrhea. Though common, it's important to determine the cause of diarrhea to ensure the calf stays healthy and hydrated. In this episode, Dr. Br...
4 Juni 20247min
Trace Minerals in Livestock – Assessing herd health through diagnostics
Oftentimes, the diseases and health issues TVMDL assists with are related to nutrition. Livestock can look like they are in good condition, but are actually deficient in important trace minerals that ...
7 Maj 20249min
Heartworms – Guidance for canine and feline clients
Happy Heartworm Awareness Month! Heartworms are a relatively common issue among dogs, however cats are also a susceptible species. Timing is key to effective testing for heartworms in all species. In ...
2 Apr 202418min
