Pathogenesis and Clinical Management of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis

Authors

  • Lisle W. George Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California 95616
  • George Kagonyera Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California 95616

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19877447

Keywords:

Infectious bovine keratoconjuctivitis, ocular disease, economic losses, growth rate, purchase price

Abstract

Infectious bovine keratoconjuctivitis (IBK) is a widespread ocular disease of cattle which is caused by the bacterium Moraxella bovis (M. bovis).1,2 The annual losses in the United States are estimated to be approximately $200,000,000.3 Specific economic losses include decreased growth rates, lower purchase prices for cattle with scarred eyes, reductions of post-weaning weight gains and treatment associated costs.4,5 The case attack rate of IBK in yearling cattle may range between 20 and 100%.5,6,7 New cases occur over the entire summer, and epizootics may last for as long as 4 months.6,7 The economic significance of IBK and the commercial development of vaccines has stimulated recent studies into the pathogenesis and treatment of IBK.

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Published

1987-11-10

Issue

1987

Section

General Session II

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