This sudden increase in numbers has set the stage for numerous problems with eyes in beef cattle. Calves with bad eyes always bring fewer dollars when market time arrives.
Many individuals continue to think grass seed heads are a major contributor to eye infection.
Seed heads may cause some irritation, but they are not the initial cause of white eyes. Preventing eye problems is much easier than treating problem cases after the infection gets established in a herd. Watery eyes often lead to white eyes and ulcerations if not treated. An immunization program that includes IBR, BE, PI3, along with the 7-8 clostridia vaccine will be very beneficial in reducing the initial start of the eye problems. The cow got shortchanged when it comes to fly control.