Leading veterinarians share the tools and strategies they’ve employed to successfully control pinkeye.
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For many years, Moraxella bovis (M. bovis) was the predominant species of bacteria associated with pinkeye circulating in cattle herds.1 About 15 years ago, however, veterinarians in the field began reporting increased cases of pinkeye due to an emerging species, Moraxella bovoculi (M. bovoculi), which is now more frequently detected than M. bovis.1 This changing landscape has made pinkeye control more complex and difficult for many veterinarians and producers.
In this webinar, you’ll hear from three veterinarians who have all contributed to successful pinkeye control strategies on different types of operations throughout the U.S.
Dr. Jessica McArt, associate professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University, will discuss her experiences controlling pinkeye in the university’s dairy research herd. She’ll give an overview of how her approach to controlling the disease has changed over the years and go in depth on what’s working for her today.
Dr. Russ Breshears, a veterinarian with Pony Express Veterinary Clinic who works primarily with beef cattle producers in Kansas, will discuss his approach to successfully controlling pinkeye in multiple herds within the same region using frequent diagnostics and custom-made vaccines.
In addition, Dr. Jason Shumaker, technical service veterinarian with Newport Laboratories, Inc., will update viewers on the rapidly changing landscape of pinkeye, outline the critical role diagnostics play in pinkeye control and discuss how he and his team help veterinarians and producers get a handle on this costly disease.
1Loy JD, Brodersen BW. Moraxella spp. isolated from field outbreaks of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis: a retrospective study of case submissions from 2010 to 2013. J Vet Diagn Invest 2014;26(6):761–768.
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Jessica McArt
Associate Professor, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Cornell University
Dr. Jessica McArt is an associate professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University. She completed her veterinary degree at Cornell University and spent two years as an intern and resident in Cornell’s Ambulatory Clinic before completing a PhD in epidemiology. At her current job, Jessica performs clinical service for the Ambulatory and Production Medicine Clinic where she serves as section chief, teaches veterinary students both in the classroom and on farms and conducts applied research on periparturient diseases in dairy cows.
Dr. Russ Breshears
Veterinarian
Pony Express Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Russ Breshears received his veterinary degree in 1989 from Kansas State University. He has been primarily in a mixed animal practice for over 31 years with the last 15 years focusing on preventative medicine for beef herds. Russ is currently practicing at Pony Express Vet Clinic in Marysville, Kansas, which he and his wife, Regina, have owned and operated for over 23 years. Thinking outside of the box when coming up with solutions for his clientele's livestock issues is one of Russ's strengths. He puts an emphasis on preventative techniques through the use of autogenous vaccines derived from diagnostic work submitted over the years. He recently implemented constant rate pain infusions when treating hypothermic scouring calves and has seen great success. Russ has also pursued studies in bioterrorism over the years.
Dr. Jason Shumaker
Technical Services Veterinarian
Newport Laboratories, Inc.
Dr. Jason Shumaker grew up in Mississippi and received his DVM from Mississippi State University. During veterinary school at Mississippi State, Jason completed a master’s in Dairy Production Medicine with an emphasis on metabolic diseases in transition cows. His practice career was centered in the Texas Panhandle, where he spent 12 years as a solo practitioner. The practice started out mainly focusing on dairy herd health and reproduction, but evolved into mostly heifer management and development and also included some specialized backgrounding operations. Jason utilized Newport Laboratories’ diagnostic approach and expertise to develop several successful preventive health programs for his clients. He was fortunate enough to join Newport Labs in the summer of 2018 and continues to pursue his passion for preventing and intervening in diseases of young cattle, particularly stocker calves and dairy replacements.
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