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Ag Department warns of cattle venereal disease

Posted: Oct 21, 2011 10:49 AM by Gene Cotton
Updated: Oct 21, 2011 10:49 AM

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DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning cattle owners after several cases of a bovine venereal disease were reported.

State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr says cattle should be tested to prevent the spread of the disease.

So far this year, there have been positive trichomoniasis cases in eight Colorado counties, including Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, La Plata, Las Animas, and Otero.

The disease causes fertility problems, including early embryonic death or abortion of the calf.

 

Topics: Colorado Department of Agriculture, cattle owners, Dr. Keith Roehr

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