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    Bad eyes on calves

    We vaccinated with the nasal IBR last Friday. It may actually be pinkeye because all but one calf's eyes were so much better. It has been cloudy & their eyes are clearing up on their own. Darn those late season flies-they must have brought the pinkeye in. Thanks for your help.
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    Bad eyes on calves

    No, I don't have a good reason for not vaccinating. We have three teenage boys in varsity sports, 4-H, Junior Leaders, & FFA (which we are beginning to realize also stands for "Father Farms Alone"). Did you use a 1% hydrocortisone creme? We do need to get back on a vaccination scedule. P.S. to...
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    Bad eyes on calves

    I talked to our vet & he says to use a internasal vaccine for IBR & see if they clear up from that treatment. We have not vaccinated in the last 5 years, so it could be IBR. Anybody out there have any ideas on this? Thanks!
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    ProMectin (ivermectin) injectible wormer

    It is good at least as long as the date on it. Personally, I prefer the pour-ons. We've had great luck with Cydectin & their's no withdrawal time. :)
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    Bad eyes on calves

    We are in Southern Indiana. We weaned 35 calves in Sept. & 4 have white centers in their eyes with red around it. No, it doesn't look quite like pinkeye. We free-choice kelp & the iodine in it has kept us from having pinkeye problems the past twelve years. We occasionally do see a bad eye in...
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