| 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. |