STDs in cattle can cause calf loss

RBC | Springtime means many things for local ranchers; calving, branding and a renewed focus on herd health. For many, ranchers an important piece of the herd health puzzle. They regularly test bulls for a variety of diseases, including the dreaded trichomoniasis.
“If you look at the average cost of a calf right now, the loss of just one calf in a cow crop is significant,” said former Utah State Veterinarian Dr. Warren Hess. Hess…