Thys Snyman, [21 May 2023 at 13:52:45]: Dear colleagues, I have an adult female roan with pinkeye on open veld (1500 ha). I have M99, Thianil, medetomidine and azaperone. What dosages will you recommend to down her as quickly as possible? I have ketamine as well. Thanks David Pretorius, [21 May 2023 at 14:16:19]: Thianil 0.5mg + medetomidine 4-5 mg + azaperone 10 mg Andy Fraser, [21 May 2023 at 14:52:49]: Thys, unless her conjunctiva has prolapsed and is at risk of desiccating or you feel the eye/s itself needs treatment you can consider drop out darting with 6ml of Draxxin. There is a paper on this. Consider vaccinating all non-pregnant females and the males in the herd with Piliguard. Henry Labuschagne, [21 May 2023 at 15:30:00]: Is Piliguard contra-indicated in pregnant animals ?. Andy Fraser, [21 May 2023 at 15:40:20]: Henry last time I used it safety in pregnant animals was not confirmed. Henry Labuschagne, [21 May 2023 at 15:46:21]: Thx Andy. I have used it in pregnant cattle without issue. If there is a herd problem where Moraxella is confirmed, I would use the vaccine in all animals. I think it is late in the season for a pinkeye outbreak. I agree with Draxxin treatment. I would also add Kyroligo or just Vit AE. Henry Labuschagne, [21 May 2023 at 15:46:21]: I have never used Piliguard in antelope. Andy Fraser, [21 May 2023 at 16:01:37]: You're right Henry. We normally see it in the dry and dusty months of Jul/Aug/Sep/Oct once the first flies come out. In nyala, roan and buffalo. There's probably also an aspect of immune suppression and stress involved. I would advise vaccination for the upcoming season which is around the corner. If you vaccinate calves, young females and males, and cows with small calves you'll get a good proportion of the herd vaccinated. This is also all assuming the aetiology of this case is Moraxella Thys Snyman, [21 May 2023 at 17:42:17]: Thanks everyone for you're inputs re the roan with pinkeye!
