Bonus Magazine Spring Summer 2023

References: 1. Edmondson MA, Joiner KS, Spencer JA, et al. Impact of a killed Tritrichomonas foetus vaccine on clearance of the organism and subsequent fertility of heifers following experimental inoculation. Theriogenology. 2017;90:245-251. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.09.056 2. Holm DE, Reynolds P. Trichomonosis: Veterinary Consensus. Presented at: RuVASA congress; May 8-10, 2023; Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Abstract available at: https://files.even tee.co/files/MViQMXc4EAsblR7NvdnJ/2ZZEkN37uz8MYq4g/hfolGxxGwrduSXV2Rs0h6LxlB7DQqWt275DXitQt.pdf 3. Holm DE, Tshuma T, Irons PC. Tritrichomonosis in a commercial beef herd: Epidemiological investigation and financial impact assessment, Department of Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, 2016. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15888.40967 4. Kvasnicka WG. Prevention and Control of Trichomoniasis. Published for Proceedings: The Range Beef Cow Symposium XII; December 3-5, 1991; Fort Collins, Colorado. Paper available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1254&context=rangebeefcowsymp 5. Michi AN, Favetto PH, Kastelic J, Cobo ER. A review of sexually transmitted bovine trichomoniasis and campylobacteriosis a§ecting cattle reproductive health. Theriogenology. 2016;85(5):781-791. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.10.037 6. Ondrak JD. Tritrichomonas foetus Prevention and Control in Cattle. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice. 2016;32(2):411-423. doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2016.01.010 7. RuVASA. Maps of diseases 2022, Disease Reports 2022. Image available at: https://ruvasa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Maps-2022.pdf 8. Villarroel A, Carpenter TE, BonDurant RH. Development of a simulation model to evaluate the e§ect of vaccination against Tritrichomonas foetus on reproductive e«ciency in beef herds. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 2004;65(6):770-775. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.770 FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY. TrichGuard® Reg. No. G1749 (Act 36/1947) Tritrichomonas foetus . For full prescribing information refer to the package insert approved by the medicine's regulatory authority. Zoetis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Co. Reg. No.: 2012/001825/07, 6th Floor, North Wing, 90 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196. Tel.: 0800 998 969. www.zoetis.co.za MM-27894 What one bad bull can do Venereal disease - One trichomoniasis positive bull breeds trich-negative cow Bulls who mated with Trichomoniasis-positive cows now become Trichomoniasis infected. Cow loses pregancy and returns to heat. Cow can be bred by several bulls because she will continue to go through heat cycles until trichomoniasis is eliminated. more bulls will spred trichomoniasis which means more open and late cows. By year 2 or 3 Neighbouring bulls DON’T pay attention to fence lines Trichomonosis (Year 2022) 7 Type of Vaccine Route of Administration Disease Claims Additional Vaccine Information Subcutaneous Aids in the prevention of disease caused by Tritrichomonas foetus . Timing: At least 6 weeks pre-breeding with a second dose 2-4 weeks later, at least 4 weeks pre-breeding. Booster: Annually, at least 4 weeks pre-breeding. Killed TrichGuard Bethal, Grootvlei, Lydenburg, Nelspruit, Standerton, Volksrust, Bapsfontein, Bronkhorstspruit, Magaliesburg, Makhado, Polokwane, Brits, Klerksdorp, Leeudoringstad, Rustenburg, Schweizer-Reneke, Vryburg, Zeerust, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Bothaville, Clocolan, Excelsior, Ficksburg, Frankfort, Hertzogville, Hoopstad, Koppies, Kroonstad, Memel, Reitz, Senekal, Viljoenskroon, Villiers, Vrede, Warden, Wesselsbron, Winburg, Zastron, Bergville, Dundee, Kokstad, Pongola, Vryheid, Aliwal North, Elliot, Queenstown, Somerset East Dose: 2 mL Cow becomes pregant and tichomoniasis-infected.