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11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Case Spotlight: A songbird’s sudden death revealed a brand-new Coxiella species.

At a U.S. zoo, a Violaceous Euphonia was found with severe neurologic damage. Post-mortem shotgun NGS showed that >93% of the bacterial DNA in the tissue came from a previously undescribed Coxiella, a genus that includes the agent of Q fever in mammals.

Why this matters for wildlife and zoo medicine ⬇
• Finds pathogens that don’t grow well in culture
• Supports biosecurity and One Health surveillance
• Helps teams assess tick-associated risk using real data, not assumptions

This is why unbiased DNA-based diagnostics matter.

Read the full case: link in bio

11/05/2025

Halloween Recap: The Paw-ty Animals Take Over!

MiDOG’s Halloween “Paw-ty” was one for the books! The team showed up and showed OUT, everyone coordinated as different animals (because of course we did 😎) and officially dubbed ourselves The Paw-ty Animals.

There were laughs, games, amazing food, and a raffle that had everyone holding their breath, shoutout to our lucky winners

It was one of those days that reminded us how much fun it is to work with a team that can go from serious science to serious silliness in a heartbeat.

Until next year… stay spooky, stay paw-some

11/04/2025

Big news from MiDOG!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Curtis Huttenhower, Dr. Micah Kohles, and Dr. Krista Keller to our Scientific Advisory Board, three leaders shaping the future of microbiome science, clinical innovation, and zoological medicine.

Their expertise will help drive MiDOG’s mission to make next-gen sequencing diagnostics more accessible, actionable, and impactful across all species.

👉 Read the full announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/midog-expands-scientific-advisory-board-with-the-appointment-of-dr-curtis-huttenhower-dr-micah-kohles-and-dr-krista-a-keller-302602979.html?tc=eml_cleartime

10/30/2025

Webinar Reminder: ⏰ Today, 12–1 PM PDT. Don’t miss it!

Our live webinar with Dr. James Bogan, DVM, PhD (Director, OCIC, Central Florida Zoo) starts at noon. Get practical guidance on diagnosing and managing gastric cryptosporidiosis in snakes, including how DNA-based tools (NGS) improve detection and case management.

Register now (Microsoft Teams):
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You’ll learn: epidemiology & pathology • clinical signs & pitfalls • molecular diagnostics (incl. NGS) • management & prevention for clinics and collections.

10/29/2025

🐎 Pigeon Fever in Horses: When Soil Meets Science

Pigeon Fever, caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, is making a quiet comeback across the western U.S., particularly in dry, dusty regions such as Southern California.

What often starts as a small swelling on a horse’s chest or abdomen can progress into painful abscesses or even internal infections.

At MiDOG Animal Diagnostics, we help veterinarians look beyond surface-level symptoms. Our DNA-based diagnostic tools detect all bacteria and fungi in a sample, including C. pseudotuberculosis, providing species-level accuracy that traditional culture can’t match.

💡 Why it matters:
🌡️ Early, precise detection = faster, confident treatment
🧬 Antimicrobial resistance profiling = smarter therapy choices
🧾 Data-driven insights = stronger prevention and biosecurity

In environments where dust, flies, and soil are part of daily life, data-driven diagnostics are your best defense. Let’s keep horses healthy and barns biosecure, one sample at a time.

10/28/2025

MiDOG’s November Event Marathon Is On!

We’re packing our kits and hitting the road for FOUR amazing vet conferences this month — bringing molecular precision and microbial clarity coast to coast! 🌎🐾

📍 New York Vet Show
🗓️ Nov 6–7 • Javits Center, NYC • Booth #207

📍 AALAS National Meeting
🗓️ Nov 10–14 • National Harbor, MD • Booth #1930

📍 HVMA 72nd Annual Conference
🗓️ Nov 14–16 • Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu

📍 NAVC HiVE West
🗓️ Nov 20–23 • Pasadena Convention Center, CA • Booth #207

Stop by, meet our team, and grab some limited-edition MiDOG swag while you’re at it 👋✨

10/27/2025

Tick season didn’t end with summer.

In many regions, vector exposure persists through fall. Missed or delayed diagnoses can mean prolonged illness, inappropriate antimicrobials, and avoidable costs.

Why clinics use MiDOG now:
✅Detect co-infections and low-abundance pathogens that targeted tests overlook
✅Identify resistance genes to select smarter therapy
✅Equip teams with clinician-friendly reports + optional consults

Protect your patients as temperatures drop, test early, treat precisely.

👉 Submit a case / request kits: https://www.midogtest.com/diagnostic-testing/

10/24/2025

We’re truly honored to be featured by dvm360®

At MiDOG Animal Diagnostics, we’re proud to be part of the veterinary community that’s driving science forward every day. Seeing our work recognized by one of the industry’s leading publications is both humbling and inspiring, it reinforces why we do what we do: to give veterinarians the most advanced tools for microbial and genomic insight.

This feature highlights the public release of parasite reference genomes, a milestone that expands what’s possible in precision diagnostics and One Health research. We’re thrilled to see this work gaining attention across the veterinary and scientific communities, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support innovation in animal health.

See the feature here: https://www.dvm360.com/view/parasite-reference-genomes-are-publicly-released

Here’s to collaboration, progress, and a shared commitment to improving care for all animals.

10/23/2025

Free CE Webinar: Gastric Cryptosporidiosis in Snakes

Join Dr. James Bogan, DVM, PhD (Director, OCIC at Central Florida Zoo) for a practical, science-driven session on Cryptosporidium serpentis, from clinical signs to modern DNA-based diagnostics and real-world management.

📅 Thu, Oct 30
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM PDT
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams): link in bio to register

You’ll leave with clear takeaways on epidemiology, diagnosis (incl. NGS), and prevention strategies for reptile patients and collections.

Powered by Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

10/22/2025

🦎 Reptile Awareness Day: When Nature Meets Marvel 🕷️

With its bright red head and deep blue body, the Mwanza flat-headed rock agama looks like it just swung straight out of a comic book!

Often called the Spider-Man Lizard, this East African native is fast, fearless, and always ready for a sun-soaked wall climb.

At MiDOG, we’ve got a few Spidey fans in the office, so naturally, this little superhero caught our attention. But beyond the colors, creatures like the Spider-Man lizard remind us just how vast and powerful the microbial worlds inside every animal truly are.

“The microbial universe is vast, even when just limited to those that infect our reptile patients. Using MiDOG’s technology has opened so many doors for my patients and will continue to open doors in the reptile medicine industry.”
— Dr. Krista Keller, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, University of California, Davis; MiDOG Board Member & Exotics Expert

From superheroes on screen to the microscopic heroes (and villains) we uncover in the lab, MiDOG’s DNA-based diagnostics help clinicians explore the unseen worlds that shape animal health.

💚 Scroll through to learn more >>>

10/20/2025

“Culture said clean.” The ear was anything but.

Chronic otitis often looks “simple” on culture/PCR, until it isn’t. In Heidi’s case, culture pointed to S. pseudintermedius, but MiDOG’s NGS revealed a polymicrobial mix with dominant Malassezia pachydermatis and actionable resistance insights. One targeted plan later, the cycle finally broke and bilateral TECA was avoided.

Use MiDOG when you suspect:
✅Recurrent ear disease after multiple empiric rounds
✅Mixed or biofilm-forming infections
✅Atypical response despite “clear” culture/PCR

Get the full picture, fast and treat what’s actually present.
👉 Read Heidi’s case and more: https://www.midogtest.com/success-stories/
👉 Order a kit or book a consult: https://www.midogtest.com/diagnostic-testing/

Chronic otitis often looks “simple” on culture/PCR, until it isn’t. In Heidi’s case, culture pointed to S. pseudintermedius, but MiDOG’s NGS revealed a polymicrobial mix with dominant Malassezia pachydermatis and actionable resistance insights. One targeted plan later, the cycle finally broke, and bilateral TECA was avoided.