10/28/2009 02:43PM
Pinkeye is a highly contagious, infectious bacterial disease of the eye
of cattle caused by Moraxella bovis (M. bovis). It has a worldwide
distribution. Although pinkeye is non-fatal, it has a marked economic
impact on the cattle industry.
10/13/2009 01:27PM
Face flies are one of the most difficult pasture pests to control. They
are on cattle only for short periods of time during the day and stay
mostly on the head, which is difficult to treat with insecticides. Face
flies use an abrasive sponging mouthpart to stimulate tear flow from
the eyes.
06/23/2009 03:11PM
August is when forages are maturing, weaning time is approaching, and weather dictates several key management decisions.
Breeding Season
♦Given high feed price inputs, ruthlessly cull all unsound cows from the herd. Cull cows that do not conceive after three services by a fertile bull.
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06/17/2009 11:31AM
In last week's Ohio BEEF Cattle letter, Rory Lewandowski discussed the pros and cons of clipping the seed heads from pasture plants in his article To Clip or Not to Clip. Several questions from readers resulted in regard to whether clipping pastures should be viewed as a method of reducing, or even preventing
06/08/2009 11:41AM
Pinkeye is the common name for Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK). This infectious disease of cattle is commonly seen in July and August in the Pacific Northwest. Affected cattle have red, swollen, sore eye(s) and change their behavior to alleviate the discomfort. Those changes can cost the
05/29/2009 11:06AM
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Pinkeye is a serious problem in pre-weaned calves, hitting cattle producers in the pocketbook, warned Dr. Jeremy Powell, associate professor/extension veterinarian with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
"Pinkeye is the second most prevalent disease issue affecting
04/08/2009 02:08PM
Transmission of M. bovis occurs through direct contact, flies, and in-animate objects. The organism is located in the eyes and nasal cavities of infected cattle. Infected secretions from these areas are a source of infection for other cattle. Infected, asymptomatic (no symptoms) cattle may serve as carriers
03/13/2009 10:39AM
Classic pinkeye is thought of as a summer and autumn disease. The organism that causes pinkeye, Moraxella bovis, is usually transmitted by face flies active in the warm months.
However, a variation of Moraxella bovis can cause an outbreak of pinkeye in the winter when there is little fly activity
03/05/2009 10:15AM
As is typical for the northern climes of the United States, we often see a "spring flush" in the pastures. When warm weather hits, provided there is adequate moisture in the soil, the grasses start to grow like they're afraid they'll freeze tomorrow. Rarely will you hear a cattleman complain that he