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Does anyone have a good suggestion for treatment of pink eye? The cow is not halter broken so it will be difficult to administer. Any ideas?
docgraybull":2d2ro28u said:Watch herdmates as it can be contagious.
bend cows":1snjzroj said:Does anyone have a good suggestion for treatment of pink eye? The cow is not halter broken so it will be difficult to administer. Any ideas?
Wewild":1snjzroj said:In our area 4G (concentration of 4000mg per pound) or 2G crumbles contains chlortetracycline. Should be able to find something similar in your area.
Contact a Vet about the dosage. Mix with feed around 3 of feed to 1 of antibiotic of the 2G (2000mg per pound concentration).
I have fed 2000mg per head on 1000 pound cows until eyes quit weeping. Usually about a week.
I am not a Vet. Remember....Contact a Vet about the dosage.
bend cows":6ceer40o said:Does anyone have a good suggestion for treatment of pink eye? The cow is not halter broken so it will be difficult to administer. Any ideas?
greenwillowherefords":37kxetdx said:There is a pinkeye vaccine which is mighty cheap insurance. I've been blessed in that I have never had it in my herd.
I did have a heifer scratch her eye one time, and used a substance that is a yellow powdery spray called Furall. It is actually for horses, but......