Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Starting April 29, the USDA requires lactating dairy cows to be tested for HPAI prior to movement.
View TVMDL’s guidelines to mitigate potential delays when submitting dairy samples for movement testing.

Trichomonas – Bovine Regulatory (Culture)

Detection of Trichomonas foetus in bovine by culture. This test is for regulatory purposes, including sale and movement.

NameTrichomonas – Bovine Regulatory (Culture)
Code1114
SectionBacteriology
Species
Specimen

Smegma or prepucial wash

Sampling Requirements

Sample should be aseptically collected.

Collection Container

InPouch collection device

Packing Instructions

Ship at ambient temperature. Protect samples from daylight and temperature extremes during transport.

Special Instructions

Samples must arrive at the laboratory within 48 hours of collection in InPouch (BioMed Diagnostics) specimen collection devices or they will be considered invalid for this test. Visit the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) website for regulatory information.This is a test for a disease agent regulated by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and/or the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). Samples, documentation, and testing may be subject to additional requirements or restrictions as determined by TAHC or USDA APHIS.

Price$14.75
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday6 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday6 days