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Show 4 The Rich County News, February 3, 1984, Page Trich and Vibrio Cattle producers who are striving to improve the reproduction of herds must guard against trich and vibrio, says Dr. Clell V. extension veterinarian, Utah Bagley, State University. Bagley explained that trichomoniasis and vibriosis are both venereal diseases of cattle which spread at time of breeding. They can result in serious reproductive losses. Often, however, they may go unrecognized because they require special diagnostic measures. Producers seldom see a dramatic infertility problem even when either of these diseases becomes well established in the herd. Usually just five to ten percent of the breeding animals are affected each Replacement animals are year. affected most. Even then it usually not show may up until the heifers calve a second time, and then the problem may be overlooked and blamed on the growth or physiological status of the animals. Bagley explained that when a clean cow is bred by a bull infected with either disease, she usually conceives and the embryo begins to develop. Within one to two months, the embryo dies and is resorbed by the uterus. Usually the She may be cow recycles later. and again conceive. By then, an immune system has usually developed and protects her against reinfeciton so she is usually able to carry this fetus to birth. Either disease can cause abortion late in pregnancy, but this is uncommon. Bagley advises to plan ahead in 1984 to get accurate diagnosis for herds where infertility problems are recognized or suspected. Accurate diagnosis is necessary to differentiate between diseases and other possible breeding management problems such as inadequate nutrition and bulls of reduced fertility. Original research conducted at Utah State University years ago diagnosed the presence of trich in Utah. Outbreaks of the disease have been noted in a number of herds in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and California during the last couple of ments and all bulls to reduce the enter an impact of vibrio if it should uninfected herd. Be very careful to add only herd if virgin breeding stock to the are and vibriosis you dont have out completely, trying to keep it Dr. Bagley advised. years. Vibrio is also fairly common in Utah. Your herd health program should include measures to find out if either of these diseases are present in you herd. Control thei; incidence if present andor reduce their impact if they should be introduced into your herd,. Bagley said. He noted that there is no vaccine availabel for trich. Drugs available for treating infected bulls are usually only practical to use on bulls that are especially valuable. A vaccine is Once the available for vibrio. in a found is disease herd, he a rocommends continuing vaccinaAlso he suggests tion program. vaccination of the female replace By Randolph Town Maintence Employee Chosen Ruth Smith John (Steven) Westbye has been selected as the new Randolph Town Maintenance Employee. According to city clerk, Gwenda Batty, many applications were reviewed by the town board. The choice proved to be a difficult one. Steven and his wife, Kristina, reside in Randolph with three small daughters. Rferj a pxrodl fany UHlISESgo.. re-br- ed . P The premium radial tire designed especially for winter driving 0 . ol( n n ;F2 1 L UNROYAL I n STEEL BELTED RADIAL WHITE WA11S BUILT TOUGH AT A PRICE "1 THATS TOUGH TO BEAT UNROYAL All Season STEEL BELTED RADIAL WHITEWAilS r ! Sf 8SYc!lowcreek Road I'vanston, Wy. 82930 if 30 to 40 ; Off on Ladies Dresses fUXMED Wheel Alignment Adjust Caster & Camber Adjust Toe Check Steering Final Road Test Ladies Suits by Personal Jack Winter 15 to 40 Off Reductions on all Winter Merchandise ta ms offbOy Four Wheel Cylinders Rebuild Repack Special Balance 4 Wheels, Off Car, Drum Brake Service Install Our Best Lining Wheel Balance All Weights Included (Most American Cars) Q. |