TVMDL Amarillo was visited by Bayer Animal Health delegates

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Amarillo hosted a group of 45 field service technical agents from Bayer Animal Health on May 23, 2016. The aim of the visit was to provide an educational overview of PCR diagnostics, bacteriological testing assays, antimicrobial sensitivity testing for agents involved in the bovine respiratory disease complex.

TVMDL-Amarillo is greatly involved in educational episodes for our region’s stakeholders in the cattle industry. We provide interactive programs for practicing veterinary surgeons, veterinary biopharma, professional veterinary, commercial cattle feeding operations, high school students and animal science students concerned in pursuing a career in animal health as reported by R. Gayman Helman, DVM, PhD, MA, TVMDL. He is currently Amarillo resident director.

The Bayer attendees were from across the United States. The seminar incorporated educational sessions as well as a tour/exhibition in bacteriology and molecular diagnostics.