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CATTLE doses are required, each given two to four weeks apart, 30 days prior to the breeding season. The timing of administration and number of doses administered are critical to proper timing of immunity and exposure. Also, control other reproductive disease like Lepto, Vibrio (campylobacteriosis), IBR, BVD, and brucellosis with an appropriate vaccination program. • Artificial insemination can reduce the spread of bovine trichomoniasis. SUPPLY trich faq will vaccination prevent infection? No. The trich organism is introduced at breeding and its transmission cannot be prevented by vaccination. The only way to ensure no bull transmission is to utilize artificial insemination from bulls collected in CSS certified facilities. do i need to follow the vaccine label for best results? Conclusion Trichomoniasis can have significant impacts in the reproductive performance of a beef cattle operation. An awareness of the impact that the carrier animals can have on a beef operation is the first step to developing a sound T. foetus control / prevention program. When biosecurity, surveillance, herd health, and record keeping come together in a well-managed system, the beef cattle rancher can feel rest assured that the silent profit taker is not at work on their ranch. Yes. Same is true for any biological used in livestock. should i vaccinate my cattle for trich? Vaccine protocols for cow-calf producers should be built around risk and not tradition. If you ranch in a Trich endemic area such as the Texas Gulf Coast, then you are at an increased risk of having trich introduced into your herd. The vaccine has been shown in numerous studies to increase the number of live calves born in exposed females. Trich