| Last Modified: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:37:20 IST | |
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| Disease name | Trichomonosis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D |
| Species affected | Bovine |
| Description | Bovine venereal trichomonosis is caused by Tritrichomonas foetus, a flagellate protozoan parasite. It is world-wide in distribution and at one time was of major economic importance as a cause of abortion and infertility, especially in dairy cattle. The widespread use of artificial insemination in many areas of the world has contributed to reduced prevalence. Nevertheless, trichomonosis is still of importance in herds or where artificial insemination is not used. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent in cattle |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | No recorded case in decades |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | Mícheál Casey SSRO |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| OIE Listed | Yes |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/information-on-aquatic-and-terrestrial-animal-diseases/ |
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