Pink Eye Pink eye is a common condition found in yearling cattle, especially during the summer months. If left untreated it can cause blindness and the pain and discomfort often lowers growth rates. Caused by a bacteria carried by flies, young cattle are susceptible until they have built up a resistance to the disease. Look for a thin watery discharge from both eyes and excessive blinking. After a few days, a small white spot may appear in the centre of the eyeball.
Treatment is either ointment or an injection under the eyelid.
Keeping flies off animals helps to reduce the incidence, therefore, if possible, avoid grazing near wooded areas. When considering investment in a bulk tank, consider both the capital outlay involved and the annual running costs for the system chosen. The capital outlay will depend on building work required, pre cooling equipment, capacity and type of tank installed. Capacity should be dictated by alternate day collection, whilst allowing for future expansion. Alternate day collection savings should be calculated, taking the stop charge and capped haulage charges into consideration.