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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

'''Sub-conjunctival injections of appropriate antibiotics such as cloxacillin''' are most effective, but treatment can also be given '''systemically, e.g. oxytetracycline, cephalonium and penicillin-streptomycin''' combinations. Early acute cases may respond to '''ophthalmic ointments such as those containing oxytetracycline and penicillin-streptomycin'''. Withdrawal periods must be adhered to, so selecting a drug licensed for the preferred method of administration is advised.  

'''Sub-conjunctival injections of appropriate antibiotics such as procaine penicillin''' are most effective, but treatment can also be given '''systemically, e.g. oxytetracycline, tulathromycin, tilmicosin and florfenicol'''. Early acute cases may respond to regular application of '''ophthalmic ointments such as those containing cloxacillin'''. Withdrawal periods must be adhered to, so selecting a drug licensed for the preferred method of administration is advised.  

'''Anti-inflammatory therapy''' may also improve demeanour during recovery.

'''Anti-inflammatory therapy''' may also improve demeanour during recovery.

Severe cases may require '''surgery such as temporary third eyelid closure or conjunctival pedicle grafts'' to facilitate ulcer healing.

Severe cases may require '''surgery such as temporary third eyelid closure or conjunctival pedicle grafts'' to facilitate ulcer healing.

 

==Control==

==Control==

Eradiation is not possible due to the '''ubiquitous''' nature of ''M. bovis''. Fly control is valuable but rarely practical. '''Early detection, treatment and isolation''' of affected individuals may restrict spread of an outbreak.

Eradiation is not possible due to the '''ubiquitous''' nature of ''M. bovis''. Fly control is valuable but rarely practical. '''Early detection, treatment and isolation''' of affected individuals may restrict spread of an outbreak.