Trichomonosis

Last Modified: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:37:20 IST
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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