The spread of a sexually transmitted disease that can cause cows to lose their calves appears to be slowing in Colorado, and state agriculture officials plan to strengthen policies to keep it that way.
Trichomoniasis, or “trich,” is of particular concern in the West, where grazing associations and permits for grazing on public land allow cattle to mingle.
Some 43 cattle facilities in 18 counties were quarantined last year. So far this year, 13 facilities in eight counties have been quarantined, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Four counties had quarantines as of July 30.
No vaccines are available to prevent the disease, but using artificial insemination helps control its spread.
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