Trichomonosis - Cattle

Pathogenesis

• No clinical signs in the bull once established
  • Inhabits the preputial cavity
  • Once infected, bulls remain so permanently

• Infertility and abortion in the cow
  • Inhabits the uterus and vagina

• Prevalence has dramatically decreased in cattle since the introduction of artificial insemination

Diagnosis

• Microscopic examination of vaginal or preputial washings