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Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis ("Pinkeye") in Cattle

Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis ("Pinkeye") in Cattle

ID-135
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis ("Pinkeye") in Cattle

Authored by: Michelle Arnold John Johns Jeff Lehmkuhler Patty Scharko

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Abstract

Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), also known as pinkeye, is a costly disease for the beef producer. Tremendous losses stem from poor weight gain and loss of appetite in affected animals suffering from visual impairment and ocular pain.

Core Details

Publication ID

ID-135

Status

Major Revision

Publication Date

September 24, 2012

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu