Date of Award:
5-1939
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences
Committee Chair(s)
D. E. Madsen
Committee
D. E. Madsen
Committee
Datus M. Hammond
Abstract
Bovine trichomoniasis is a venereal infection that reduces the fecundity of cattle. It is caused by Trichomonas foetus (Riedmuller), a flagellated protozoan which inhabits the genital tract, causing inflammation and partial sterility. Both sexes are susceptible to infection. In females it is usually of short duration and frequently terminates spontaneously following abortion. In males the disease has both acute and chronic stages. During the acute stage the prepucial membranes become inflamed and a muco-purulent discharge develops in which trichomonads are abundant. In the following chronic stage symptoms disappear, but the animal remains a carrier and is a dangerous source of infection to healthy cows. Diagnosis is made by examining the material from infected organs for the specific parasite.
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Recommended Citation
Jensen, Rue, "Trichomoniasis of the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station Dairy Herd" (1939). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 1920.
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