Species Tritrichomonas foetus (Riedmüller, 1928)

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Regional Maps

• Trichomonas foetus Riedmüller, L. 1928. Ueber die Morphologie, Uebertragungsversuche und klinische Bedeutung der beim sporadischen Abortus des Rindes vorkommenden Trichomonaden. Centralblatt für Bakteriologie Originale 108: 103-118 4 text-figs.

Generic Combinations

• Tritrichomonas foetus (Riedmüller, 1928). —
  Kofoid, C.A. 1920. A critical review of the nomenclature of human intestinal Flagellates, Cercomonas, Chilomastix, Trichomonas, Tetratrichomonas and Giardia. University of California Publications in Zoology 20: 145-168

Distribution

IBRA and IMCRA regions

IBRA

Australian Alps (AA), Arnhem Coast (ARC), Arnhem Plateau (ARP), Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Ben Lomond (BEL), Central Arnhem (CA), Central Kimberley (CK), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Coolgardie (COO), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Daly Basin (DAB), Darwin Coastal (DAC), Desert Uplands (DEU), Dampierland (DL), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), Esperance Plains (ESP), Flinders (FLI), Gulf Fall and Uplands (GFU), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Gulf Coastal (GUC), Gulf Plains (GUP), Jarrah Forest (JF), King (KIN), Mallee (MAL), Mount Isa Inlier (MII), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), New England Tablelands (NET), Northern Kimberley (NK), NSW North Coast (NNC), Ord Victoria Plain (OVP), Pine Creek (PCK), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tiwi Cobourg (TIW), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE), Victoria Bonaparte (VB), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP), Warren (WAR), Wet Tropics (WT), Yalgoo (YAL)

Ecological Descriptors

Parasitic (host(s): Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758 [FELIDAE] Cat (faeces (culture)); Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 [BOVIDAE] Ox (urogenital tract)).

Associated Fauna References

Alexander G.I. 1953. An outbreak of bovine trichomoniasis in Queensland and its control. Australian Veterinary Journal 29: 61-66 (Bos taurus)

Beames, R.M. 1955. The serological examination of a strain of Trichomonas foetus isolated in Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science 12: 15-19 (Bos taurus)

Beattie, H.E.R. 1955. A bovine "trichomonad cyst". Australian Veterinary Journal 31: 146-147 (Bos taurus)

Beattie, H.E.R. 1955. Trichomoniasis. Australian Veterinary Journal 31: 42-43 (Bos taurus)

Bissett, S.A., Gowan, R.A., O'Brien, C.R., Stone, M.R. & Gookin, J.L. 2008. Feline diarrhoea associated with Tritrichomonas cf. foetus and Giardia co-infection in an Australian cattery. Australian Veterinary Journal 86: 440-443 (Felis catus)

Brown, D.M., Upcroft, J.A. & Upcroft, P. 1995. Free radical detoxification in Giardia duodenalis. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology 72: 47-56 (Bos taurus)

Callow, L.L. 1984. Animal Health in Australia. Volume 5. Protozoal and Rickettsial Diseases. Canberra : Aust. Govt. Publ. Service. (Bos taurus)

Christensen, H.R., Clark, B.L. & Parsonson, I.M. 1977. Incidence of Tritrichomonas foetus in young replacement bulls following introduction into an infected herd. Australian Veterinary Journal 53: 132-134 (Bos taurus)

Christensen, H.R. & Clark, B.L. 1979. Spread of Tritrichomonas foetus in beef bulls in an infected herd. Australian Veterinary Journal 55: 205 (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L. 1971. Venereal Diseases of Cattle. Veterinary Review No. 11. Sydney : Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L., Dufty, J.H. & Parsonson, I.M. 1977. Studies on the transmission of Tritrichomonas foetus. Australian Veterinary Journal 53: 170-172 (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L., Parsonson, I.M., White, M.B., Banfield, J.C. & Young, J.S. 1974. Control of trichomoniasis in a large herd of beef cattle. Australian Veterinary Journal 50: 424-426 (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L., Parsonson, I.M. & Dufty, J.H. 1974. Experimental infection of bulls with Tritrichomonas foetus. Australian Veterinary Journal 50: 189-191 (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L., Parsonson, I.M. & Dufty, J.H. 1974. Infection of bulls with Tritrichomonas foetus through mating with infected heifers. Australian Veterinary Journal 50: 180 (Bos taurus)

Clark, B.L., White, M.B. & Banfield, J.C. 1971. Diagnosis of Trichomonas foetus infection in bulls. Australian Veterinary Journal 47: 181-183 (Bos taurus)

Dennett, D.P., Reece, R.L., Barasa, J.O. & Johnson, R.H. 1974. Observations on the incidence and distribution of serotypes of Tritrichomonas foetus in beef cattle in north-eastern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal 50: 427-431 (Bos taurus)

Donaldson, L.E., Lucas, M.H., Johnston, L.A.Y. & Ritson, J.B. 1967. The reproductive efficiency of several north Queensland beef herds. Australian Veterinary Journal 43: 41-44 (Bos taurus)

Dumaresq, J.A. 1948. A note recording the presence of Trichomonas foetus infection of cattle on King Island. Australian Veterinary Journal 24: 282 (Bos taurus)

Elder, J.K. 1964. Examination of twelve strains of Tritrichomonas foetus (Riedmuller) isolated in Queensland and the desciption of a new serotype, T. foetus var. brisbane. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science 21: 193-203 (Bos taurus)

Francis, J. & Collins, G.W. 1963. Treatment of trichomoniasis in the bull. Australian Veterinary Journal 39: 202-204 (Bos taurus)

Healey, J.S. & Wilson, J.M. 1960. Field investigations into infertility of dairy cattle in north eastern New South Wales. Australian Veterinary Journal 36: 447-454 (Bos taurus)

Ladds, P.W., Dennett, D.P. & Glazebrook, J.S. 1973. A survey of the genitalia of bulls in northern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal 49: 335-340 (Bos taurus)

Mackerras, M.J. 1958. Catalogue of Australian mammals and their recorded internal parasites. Part I. Monotremes and marsupials. Part II. Eutheria. Part III. Introduced herbivora and the domestic pig. Part IV. Man. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 83: 101-160 (Bos taurus)

McTackett, A.R. 1956. Infertility in dairy herds in south-east Queensland. Australian Veterinary Journal 32: 166-172 (Bos taurus)

Murnane, D. 1959. Field and laboratory observations on trichomoniasis of dairy cattle in Victoria. Australian Veterinary Journal 35: 80-83 (Bos taurus)

Mylrea, P.J. 1961. Bovine infertility on the south coast of New South Wales. Australian Veterinary Journal 37: 302-305 (Bos taurus)

Mylrea, P.J. 1962. The differential diagnosis of the causes of herd infertility in catte. Australian Veterinary Journal 38: 15-20 (Bos taurus)

Parsonson, I.M., Clark, B.L. & Dufty, J. 1974. The pathogenesis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in the bull. Australian Veterinary Journal 50: 421-423 (Bos taurus)

Parsonson, I.M., Clark, B.L. & Dufty, J.H. 1976. Early pathogenesis and pathology of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in virgin heifers. Journal of Comparative Pathology 86: 59-66 (Bos taurus)

Reece, R.L., Dennett, D.P. & Johnson, R.H. 1981. Tritrichomonas foetus agglutination tests upon samples collected from cattle: cross-reactions associated with vaccination against Campylobacter fetus subsp venerealis. Australian Veterinary Journal 57: 352-353 (Bos taurus)

Rogers, R.J., Flanagan, M. & Hill, M.W.M. 1972. A survey of infectious causes of reproductive failure in beef cattle in north-eastern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal 48: 203-207 (Bos taurus)

Seddon, H.R. 1952. Diseases of domestic animals in Australia. Part 4. Protozoan and viral diseases. Canberra : Commonwealth of Australia Department of Health, Service Publication (Division of Veterinary Hygeine) Vol. No. 8. (Bos taurus)

Seddon, H.R. & Albiston, H.E. 1966. Diseases of domestic animals in Australia. Part 4. Protozoan and virus diseases. Canberra : Commonwealth of Australia Department of Health, Service Publication (Division of Veterinary Hygeine) Vol. No. 8 2. (Bos taurus)

Simmons, G.C. & Laws, L. 1957. Observations on bovine trichomoniasis. Australian Veterinary Journal 33: 249-253 (Bos taurus)

Sutherland, A.K. 1955. Bovine trichomoniasis. Australian Veterinary Journal 31: 43-45 (Bos taurus)

Sutherland, A.K., Simmonds, G.C. & Bell, A.T. 1953. An outbreak of bovine trichomoniasis. Australian Veterinary Journal 29: 67-69 (Bos taurus)

Tedesco, L.F., Errico, F. & Del Baglivi, L.P. 1979. Diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in bulls using two sampling methods and a transport medium. Australian Veterinary Journal 55: 322-324 (Bos taurus)

Turnbull, P.A. 1977. An abattoir survey of bull genitalia. Australian Veterinary Journal 53: 274-279 (Bos taurus)

Wosu, L.O. 1977. Trichomas infection in a bull — an apparent change in serotype of the infecting organism. Australian Veterinary Journal 53: 340-341 (Bos taurus)

Wosu, L.O. 1977. Improved cultral methods for Tritrichomonas foetus. Veterinary Microbiology 2: 89-93 (Bos taurus)

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