How to treat red cow eyes
Recently, the treatment of red eyes (conjunctivitis or other eye diseases) in cattle has become a hot topic among farmers. Red, swollen, tearful or increased discharge in cattle eyes may be caused by bacterial infection, viral infection, trauma or environmental stimulation. This article will combine the hot discussions and veterinary advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured treatment methods and preventive measures.
1. Common causes of red eyes in cows
| Reason type | Specific performance | High incidence conditions |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infection | Yellow purulent discharge, conjunctival congestion | Humid environment and poor sanitary conditions |
| viral infection | Watery discharge, corneal turbidity | Group transmission, low immunity |
| Trauma or foreign body | Sudden redness, swelling, and photophobia | Plant scratches or dust irritation during grazing |
| nutritional deficiencies | Red eyes and weight loss | Insufficient vitamin A or zinc intake |
2. Treatment methods (classified according to causes)
| Cause | therapeutic drugs | Usage | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial | Ofloxacin eye drops, oxytetracycline eye ointment | Eye drops 3-4 times a day | 5-7 days |
| viral | Acyclovir eye drops + antibiotics (to prevent secondary infection) | Eye drops 2-3 times a day | 7-10 days |
| Traumatic | Normal saline rinse + chloramphenicol eye drops | After rinsing, apply eye drops 2 times a day | to recover |
| Nutritional | Vitamin A Injection + Zinc Supplement | Intramuscular injection + feed addition | 2-4 weeks |
3. Complementary therapies that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.Traditional Chinese Medicine: Rinse eyes with honeysuckle decoction (after cooling), 2 times a day to relieve inflammation.
2.environmental management: 70% of cases show that improving barn ventilation can reduce recurrence rates.
3.Emergency treatment: If corneal ulcer occurs (black and white eyes), you need to use erythromycin eye ointment immediately to protect the cornea.
4. Preventive measures (structured recommendations)
| prevention direction | Specific measures | Execution frequency |
|---|---|---|
| health management | Regularly clean cow shed manure and disinfect food troughs | 1 time a day |
| Feed nutrition | Add carrots or premix to supplement vitamin A | long lasting |
| Isolation and observation | Newly introduced cattle only need to be observed individually for 7 days | Introduce new cows every time |
5. Things to note
1. Avoid using human eye drops (such as Naminvit), which may cause cattle eye allergy.
2. During treatment, an Elizabethan ring must be worn to prevent the cow from scratching its eyes.
3. If there is no improvement within 48 hours, or corneal perforation (flattening of the eyeball) occurs, contact the veterinarian immediately.
Summary: The treatment of red cow’s eyes requires first clarifying the cause and applying targeted medication. Based on recent feedback from farmers, the cure rate for bacterial conjunctivitis can reach more than 90%, while viral or nutritional deficiencies require longer treatment. Regular environmental disinfection and nutritional supplementation are keys to prevention.
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