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Pinkeye and IBR in Cattle Raise Weight Loss and Costs
Pinkeye and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis raise costs in cattle herds across the U S with misdiagnosis common. Vaccination for IBR and BVD reduces outbreaks, but IBR can reemerge. Sunlight dust flies and Moraxella bovis trigger eye disease. eye involvement differs between pinkeye and IBR. Caley urges vet diagnosis and integrated health programs. mature cattle with eye damage face sale dockage. Also notes black cutworm flight and pheromone traps signaling early spring infestation risk. monitor corn and sorghum fields and apply recommended insecticides if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Bozworth
Kansas
Homer K. Caley
Kansas State University
Caley
IBR