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Tritrichomonas foetus.

D Owen Rae1, John E Crews

  • 1Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610-0136, USA. RaeO@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|October 31, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Tritrichomonas foetus causes infertility in female cattle, while bulls act as asymptomatic carriers. Early detection and management are crucial for controlling this venereal disease in cattle herds.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Tritrichomonas foetus is a significant venereal disease impacting cattle reproduction.
  • Affected females experience adverse reproductive sequelae, while bulls can be asymptomatic carriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the reproductive consequences of Tritrichomonas foetus in cattle.
  • To emphasize the importance of carrier states in bulls for disease transmission.
  • To discuss strategies for disease prevention and control in cattle populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Tritrichomonas foetus.
  • Analysis of disease transmission patterns in cattle.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic and management techniques.

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Main Results:

  • Females recover reproductive viability with rest and treatment, but bulls remain infective.
  • Infected bulls pose a continuous risk to susceptible female cattle.
  • Exclusion of infected animals and strategic culling are key control measures.

Conclusions:

  • Effective control of Tritrichomonas foetus necessitates identification, isolation, and treatment of infected females, alongside elimination or culling of infected males.
  • Advancements in diagnostic methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), improve detection rates for infected animals.