June 11, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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iculture OKLAHOMA HAY Treating ‘bobcat fever’ MARKET REPORT Hay trade not established last week due to the heavy in domestic cats rains and tornados that continue to occur across the state. (STILLWATER, for common infections be more severe or resistant March through September. Flooding has been a major issue prompting a state of Oklahoma, June 3, 2019) — are not effective against to standard therapy. Current Combining multiple tick Cytauxzoonosis (aka bobcat Cytauxzoon felis, a protozoal research is studying the prevention products (when emergency for all counties in the state. fever) is an acute, often fatal organism. Standard potential differences between safe) may be recommended “**Please note that prices below are very limited and tick-borne disease caused therapy for cytauxzoonosis infections in different in cats with outdoor by the hematoprotozoan is acombination of geographical regions. exposure, especially in ‘some prices from last two week’s ago report.*** parasite Cytauxzoon felis. an antimalarial drug Cytauxzoonosis is a regions near wooded areas or Cytauxzoonosis often strikes (atovaquone) and seasonal infection, with forest, as the combination of healthy, young adult cats antimicrobial medication most cats becoming infected bobcats (the natural host and Alfalfa who have access to or live (azithromycin) in addition between March and carrier) and ticks are likely Central Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality few trades outdoors. to supportive care to September. Usually there in these areas. Discuss tick Cats become infected after provide hydration and are two waves, with the first prevention options with your reported 160.00-200.00. being bitten by an infected electrolyte balance, starting in March/April and veterinarian to ensure the Amblyomma americanum oxygen supplementation ending in late June and the products you are using are tick (also known as the Lone and nutritional support. A second wave between August safe for your cat. Eastern Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality few trades Star tick because of the single 2013 study found that the and September. There may If you believe your cat is white mark visible on it). combination of atovaquone be annual variations in peak exhibiting signs that could reported 160.00. Up to 15 days after being and azithromycin resulted months based on rainfall be cytauxzoonosis, have bit, the cat will become ill in a 60 percent survival and temperatures, as these your cat evaluated by a with symptoms of lethargy variables may impact tick veterinarian immediately, Western Oklahoma: Last reported; New crop Premium and decreased appetite. rate. Cats included in this study were from various transmission. as rapid intervention and quality alfalfa first cutting large square bales 195.00-200.00. Infected cats will have a high states across the South and Because cytauxzoonosis is treatment may improve fever (104-106°F) and may atick-transmitted disease, Seven loads new crop bunk hay 160.00, show signs of anemia (pale southeastern United States, including Oklahoma. But the best prevention is the chance of survival. The Oklahoma State University gums) and jaundice (yellow OSU clinicians have observed tick prevention. All cats Veterinary Medical Hospital discoloration to the skin due in Oklahoma (indoor and is open 24 hours a day, and Old Crop Grass Hay toa build-up of bilirubin in that cats infected here with cytauxzoonosis have a lower outdoor) should receive our veterinarians are trained Central Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. the blood). survival rate, possibly due tick prevention year- to treat this life-threatening Cytauxzoonosis results to a different strain that may round, especially from infection. in protozoal sepsis, Western Oklahoma: Last reported; New crop wheat hay characterized by a profound systemic inflammatory 80.00-90.00 per ton, mostly response. The result ofthis systemic inflammation is Powdery Mildew 85.00. a high body temperature, Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per increased respiratory rate, ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 « to 5 X 6 bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. clotting abnormalities and damage to such organ Eastern Oklahoma: Last reported; Mixed grass hay 5 bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. in 4 x systems as the liver and kidneys. The infection is often complicated by the formation of blood clots, which may of Ornamentals result in reduced blood flow to vital organs. Without Powdery mildew is a nuts of the pecan can be will also help increase air Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise treatment, cytauxzoonosis fungal disease that affects infected, causing a reduction flow around leaves. This can kill within a few days of many host plants, including in quality. reduces humidity and thus noted. symptoms appearing. ornamentals, shrubs, and Hosts (Susceptible Ordinary antibiotics trees, On some ornamental Plant Species) - Powdery helps prevent infection. plants, such as rose, lilac, mildews are known to occur Late summer application of crapemyrtle, oak and zinnia AU HERS IDEN on almost all ornamental nitrogen fertilizer should be the disease can be very plants. Certain plant avoided to limit production destructive. Severity of the species and/or varieties of succulent tissue, which disease depends upon many are more susceptible to factors—variety of the host the disease than others. may be susceptible to plant, age and condition of In Oklahoma, powdery powdery mildew infection Recliner Event the plant, time of infection, mildews are common on in the fall. Water only in the and weather conditions ash, crapemyrtle, lilac, oak, mornings so that the foliage during the growing season. photinia, roses, and zinnia. Although there are several Conditions Favoring will be dry by evening. different types of powdery Powdery Mildews - Humid Chemical Control of mildew fungi, a lot of them conditions with widely Powdery Mildews -If produce similar symptoms fluctuating temperatures ee cultural controls fail to MAKE YOU DADS’ DAY GREAT on plant parts. Plant damage increase the occurrence may range from an unsightly of powdery mildew. The whitish powdery coverage of disease is common in prevent disease build-up or if the disease pressure is too the foliage to drying out and crowded plantings where great, fungicide spraying browning of infected leaves. air circulation is poor and in may be necessary. The In some plants, buds may be damp, shaded areas. Young best course of action is to infected and production of succulent growth is more flowers, fruits, or nuts may severely affected than older combine both approaches, be affected. If diagnosed tissues. Disease development using cultural methods as early, powdery mildew can is enhanced when cool, moist well as following a good be effectively controlled to nights are followed by warm spray schedule. prevent severe damage to daytime temperatures. When powdery mildew plants. Cultural Control of Symptoms ~ The first Powdery Mildews ~ Several has been a problem sign of the disease is the practices will reduce or in previous years, a development of a white to prevent development of recommended fungicide gray or slightly brownish powdery mildew. These spray schedule should be growth of mycelium over the practices involve reducing started in the spring as surface of leaves or other populations of the fungus parts. Powdery mildew in the vicinity of the host, new growth develops. The WALL RECLINER $179 ROCKING RECLINER $199 fungi may also attack stems, changing environmental buds, and flower petals of conditions around the host, fungicide should also be applied during the flowering various ornamental plants. and selecting more resistant period to avoid blossom Powdery mildew infection varieties. Before plants are blight. For suggested ofbroadleaf plants may purchased, it may be to the cause distortion (curling and homeowner's advantage to fungicides refer to your local twisting) and a reduction inquire if the ornamental OSU Extension Office or in size of infected leaves. variety desired has any nursery professional. Be sure When older leaves become resistance to powdery to follow the instructions on infected, they usually show mildew. If only susceptible only the white patches of varieties are available, the label for use on specific the fungus. Infected leaves avoid planting in low, applications. may become distorted, turn shady locations. If powdery For more information yellow, and fall prematurely. mildew becomes a problem, contact Greg Hartman Infected buds may fail to removal and destruction of Beckham/Washita County open and infections can infected plant parts, should spread to mature flowers, be practiced. Pruning of Extension at 580-928-2139 or causing flower blight. Also, crowded plant material 580-832-3356 CHAISE RECLINER $209 BIG MAN'S RECLINER $349 Follow us on TERRY'S FURNITURE '(580)225-4006 OR (800}925-4006 (erjturitureshovroom.com Facebook and join ove SHOWROOM Monday 2001 SOUTH MAIN 8,000 others! Threw Saturday ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA 9-6