IBK (Pink Eye)
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis
Disease
Learn in detail about Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis — causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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Shobar Khamar
Cause
IBK is mainly caused by infection with Moraxella bovis, Moraxella ovis, and Moraxella bovoculi bacteria. It spreads through direct contact with flies and mosquitoes, causing conjunctival inflammation, corneal opacity, and ulceration.
Symptoms
- Excessive watery discharge from eyes; later becomes cloudy
- Pus discharge from eyes
- Frequent blinking
- Pain and sensitivity to sunlight / bright light
- Pustules and white discoloration on the iris
- Corneal ulceration in severe cases
Treatment
- Use topical eye drops and injectable antibiotics as advised by a veterinary doctor.
Prevention
- Keep all cattle separately in a clean place
- Take necessary measures to control mosquitoes and flies
- Store cattle in a dust-free environment
- Use sheds/shelters for cattle housing
Medicines
- 2% Boric Acid (eye wash)
- Opsophenocal (Eye drop)
- Supraphen (Eye drop)
- Cloramax (Eye drop)
- Otetravet LA (Injection)
- Technomycin LA (Injection)
