Services

Texas A&M has a number of services available for horses and their owners.

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

The CVM offers a number of equine services to horse owners that are key for identifying and treating injuries and diseases, as well as maintaining and promoting health and wellness

Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

TVMDL-editThe Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) works to promote animal health and protect agricultural, companion animal and public health in Texas, and beyond, through excellence in veterinary diagnostic services. This includes the protection of horse health by offering a wide range of state-of-the-art diagnostic tests that deliver accurate results quickly and affordably.

TVMDL works with equine owners to run tests for export purposes, general horse health diagnostics, breeding soundness tests and pre-purchase drug screens. Some tests regularly provided include:

  • West Nile virus
  • Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1)
  • Equine infectious anemia/Coggins
  • Contagious equine metritis (CEM)
  • Piroplasmosis-Babesia caballi and Theileria equi

For more information on equine diagnostics, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu, or call the College Station laboratory toll free at 888.646.5423.

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