New Trichomoniasis Brochure Outlines New Regulations

A newly updated Trichomoniasis Brochure is currently being made available to Utah livestock owners. The pamphlet is published in partnership with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Utah State University and Colorado State University. The full text of the brochure is available here.

Trichomoniasis

In response to requests from the Utah Cattleman's Association and Utah Farm Bureau, Utah animal health regulations now require all bulls over nine months of age entering Utah, and resident bulls going onto common grazing allotments, to be tested negative for trichomoniasis. This testing is to be done by an accredited veterinarian. All bulls tested will be tagged with a current Official State of Utah Trichomoniasis test tag to allow for permanent identification. Any bulls testing positive are prohibited from sale as breeding animals and must go to slaughter. The rule applies only to bulls transported into Utah or those going onto a common grazing allotment. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that any bulls purchased for breeding purposes be tested negative for trichomoniasis before exposure to any cows. It is best to prevent entry of this disease into the herd. For some producers this is simple: buy only virgin bulls or heifers for replacements, and do not commingle your herd with any other cattle.

Posted 8 December, 1998