Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz for the Tri-State Neighbor
Although pinkeye is typically more prevalent in the summer months, winter pinkeye can be equally devastating. If you’re feeding out calves this winter, it’s important to know about this common disease that has a major economic impact on the cattle industry.
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