- infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis
- infectious keratoconjunctivitis in cattle, usually caused by Moraxella (Moraxella) bovis, bovine herpesvirus 1, or Mycoplasma species. Called also infectious bovine keratitis.
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infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis
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