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Published March 05, 2013, 07:17 AM

Trich detected in Dewey cattle herd

PIERRE — Cattlemen and veterinarians in South Dakota’s Dewey County and surrounding counties should be aware that bovine trichomoniasis (trich), a serious malady with potential to be economically devastating for producers, has been confirmed in a herd.

By: News release , South Dakota Animal Industry Board

PIERRE — Cattlemen and veterinarians in South Dakota’s Dewey County and surrounding counties should be aware that bovine trichomoniasis (trich), a serious malady with potential to be economically devastating for producers, has been confirmed in a herd.

The trichomoniasis organism is transmitted between cows and bulls in the breeding season, causing early term abortions. Producers are often unaware of the problem until the disease is well established in a herd.

Cattle producers with concerns about trich should contact their local veterinarians or the South Dakota Animal Industry Board at (605) 773-3321.

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