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InPouch® TF-Bovine

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Detect Bovine Trichomoniasis

InPouch TF^® is a simple-to-use culture media for the detection of Tritrichomonas foetus – the parasite that causes Bovine Trichomoniasis. 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. 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. Colorado State University published an analysis of Trichomoniasis Prevention: the Cost per Cow to Prevent

Specifications

Simple Convenience	Combine culture, result and microscopic observation in one IVD device. 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	InPouch TF - Bovine has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture. 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

Features and Benefits

Shelf-life and Durability Key Features Experience a reduction in:

Designed for field-based testing and point of care uses, or for 12-month storage.
No wet mount
Designed for specimen collection/inoculation at point-of-care, a fully enclosed system for transport, incubation, result and microscopic observation.

Nutritive culture medium, formulated for selectivity and specificity

Time-to-result
Cost of laboratory materials
Medical waste
Risk of exposure or contamination

Articles and Whitepapers

VIDEO: Testing Bulls for Tritrichomonas Foetus

by: Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Trichomoniasis Prevention: The Cost per Cow to Prevent ►

Ultimate Approach to Eradicate Bovine Trichomoniasis ►

Seeking Harmonization of Trichomoniasis Regulatory and Testing Standards ►

Regulatory

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including including Iron Dextran and Chloramphenicol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.