Get Ahead of Pinkeye Now to Avoid Production Losses
A heavy population of face flies has appeared in southern portions of the U.S., triggering concerns about costly pinkeye outbreaks. With peak fly season on the horizon for all parts of the country, now...
View ArticleDealing with a Common Disease in Cattle- Pinkeye
When talking with cow/calf producers in South Dakota many would agree that they typically see cases of pinkeye every year to some extent. According to an USDA study, producers stated that pinkeye was...
View ArticleNovartis Introduces Cattle Vaccine Literature Library App for iPads
• Fast, convenient access to disease and product information • Includes more than 50 journal articles, product brochures, technical updates • Available for download free at the iTunes App Store...
View ArticlePinkeye in cattle: Part One
How to determine if your cattle have a pinkeye infection. Pinkeye, also known as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis(IBK), is one of the most common diseases of beef cattle. It is a highly...
View ArticlePinkeye in cattle: Part Two
Management decisions that help prevent pinkeye. Many approaches have been tried over the years to prevent pinkeye. The random nature of pinkeye outbreaks and the numerous factors that contribute to the...
View ArticlePinkeye in cattle: Part Three
Management options on how to treat pinkeye in cattle. Early treatment of cattle with pinkeye is important, not only for a successful outcome of the individual animal affected, but also to stop the...
View ArticlePinkeye to be major topic at livestock symposium, Dec. 7-8
KIRKSVILLE, MO – Cattle producers who want to know more about pinkeye will find many sources of information at the Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 7-8 at Kirksville Middle School. Veterinarian Bruce...
View ArticlePinkeye in Cattle
Pinkeye is a highly contagious infectious disease affecting the eyes of cattle. This common disease can vary in its severity from year to year. Although pinkeye rarely causes the death of affected...
View ArticleVet Talk: Pinkeye Leaving Mark On Cattle
Back to school means more potential outbreaks for pink eye, a bacterial disease also called conjunctivitis. Thanks to increased rainfall this summer, pinkeye is also affecting the cattle industry....
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