Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Cats spending more time indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. (Photo: Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )
Ag News, Disease, Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Pets

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

As temperatures drop, outdoor cats may spend more time indoors, which calls for attention to a health threat — the “cat parasite.” Read More

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Disease, Livestock, Southern Region, Texas

Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases

(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)
Home and Family, Outdoors

Protect pets during the dog days of summer



Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory officials are reminding pet owners that with rising mosquito populations comes the need for testing and prevention against heartworms. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Dog owners encouraged to be aware of heartworm risk as temperatures rise

  • By Mallory Pfeifer │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Funny French Bulldog dog puppy with head in spooky Halloween trick or treat basket in front of black and orange paper streamers (Photo: iStock - Firn)

Avoid a night of fright for your dogs

  • By Mallory Pfeiffer │ Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory