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InPouch® TF-Bovine, Detects Bovine Trichomoniasis

Cat. no.

12011001

PACK SIZE:

10 per package

Detect Bovine Trichomoniasis

InPouch TF^® is a simple-to-use culture media for the detection of Tritrichomonas foetus – the parasite that causes Bovine Trichomoniasis (trich). Designed for collection, transport and detection, the proprietary medium is highly selective and specific for trich — with a nutritive culture that maintains and propagates the parasite for easy visual detection.

Simply swab and inoculate the fluid at the point-of-care (POC). Parasite flagellates can be observed at 10X magnification.

Trich infections are devastating for cattle producers

One bull can infect a large portion of the herd. Testing bulls for trich before and after breeding season protects your herd and investment. Even with a closed herd, and no community pastures, there is still risk of Trichomoniasis if infected cow or bull from a neighboring herd comes through the fence. Trichomoniasis is difficult to eradicate. The costs of a trich-infected bull can be staggering; infected cows experience reproductive failure, lower calving frequency, and more — infected bulls need to be destroyed as they do not exhibit symptoms.

Read here a Colorado State University analysis of Trichomoniasis Prevention: The Cost per Cow, for more information.

Simple Convenience	Highly selective prepared media in a device designed for in-vitro specimen transport and incubation Rapid presumptive diagnosis of T. foetus in cattle Recommended as a parallel test with other POC rapid tests InPouch can be placed directly on microscope stage PCR Compatible
Accurate Detection	TF medium is known to be effective in preserving T. foetus, T. suis, T. galliniae and P. hominis.
Time to Result	Incubate the pouch vertically at 35-37°C for up to 6 days. InPouch® TF is designed for safe transport, if needed. Inoculated InPouch® TF tests should be transported within 48 hours after inoculation and maintained at 15-37°C.
Storage	Do not refrigerate or freeze InPouch® TF tests. Upon receipt, store at 18-25°C horizontally, away from direct sunlight. Do not use expired tests. Do not use an InPouch test if the liquid appears to be cloudy, leaky, dark brown or dried.
Specimen	Vaginal swab \| Distal penile swab