Trichomoniasis Diagnosed in South Iowa

US - The sexually transmitted disease Trichomoniasis has recently been diagnosed in southwest Iowa according the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
calendar icon 13 June 2012
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This disease can be devastating to the reproductive performance of cow herds. Cattle farmers should take the following precautions to protect their herds:

  • Only buy virgin bulls;
  • Don’t buy open cows;
  • Test herd bulls routinely, especially if reproductive performance is decreased.

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