SUPPLY
CATTLE
There are no legally available drugs to treat affected
cattle in the United States. Infected bulls must be sent
to slaughter.
by $24,551.00. This was strictly related to decreased number of calves
as a result of trichomoniasis in the herd. This value does not include
losses for culled cows, bulls, testing and prevention (vaccination)
strategies. When those additional factors are included, the financial
impact is even more significant. The use of excessive numbers of bulls,
i.e. over mating, favors a higher incidence of infection in cows due to
multiple services at estrus.
Treatment
There are no legally available drugs to treat affected cattle in the
United States. Infected bulls must be sent to slaughter.
Sample Collection / Diagnosis / Testing
Over the years, various methods of sample collection have been
performed by veterinarians. Currently [