New Forest Eye
New Forest Eye is caused by a bacterium called Moraxella bovis, and is largely spread by flies in the summer months. Also known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, or Pinkeye.
Clinical signs
- increased tear production, often leading to overspilling and tear-staining of face
- cloudy, then pink discolouration of the eye
- corneal ulceration
- cow unwilling to open eye or to be examined due to pain. Pain is more extreme in direct sunlight.
Treatment
