COLLEGE STATION — Dr. Lelve G. Gayle was appointed executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Friday by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Gayle’s appointment is effective Feb. 1. He will succeed Dr. Konrad Eugster, who is retiring after serving as the agency’s executive director for 21 years.
Gayle has been the TVMDL’s associate agency director and head of diagnostic services — a position he has held since 1998.
“Dr. Gayle has provided support and guidance to TVMDL for over 25 years and is an excellent choice for the agency’s directorship. Under his leadership, the agency will continue to be at the forefront of protecting our vital animal and agricultural economies, in Texas and beyond,” said A&M System Chancellor Howard D. Graves.
Gayle earned his doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1964 and master’s of science degree in veterinary toxicology in 1980, both from Texas A&M University. Before joining the lab in 1976, Gayle worked in veterinary medicine for the U.S. Air Force, in private practice and for Texas A&M. Gayle is a 1999 recipient of the Regents Fellow Service Award.
The TVMDL receives more than 160,000 requests per year from Texas animal industries for assistance in diagnosing animal diseases and has been recognized by the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
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