June 18, 2019 Issue, Page 17 of 21

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Agriculture Agricultural Grants and Loans Available; ply by July 1 The Agricultural There are five funding deadline is July. 1. for starting production of their product. Loans can not or answer questions about the Enhancement and sources available: a farm The emphasis of the anon-traditional/specialty be used to purchase capitol program prior to submission Diversification Program diversification grant, an program is to create rural crop or livestock based assets. The application form of applications. helps fund qualified agricultural event grant, a economic development project, on-farm processing and additional information ‘The Agricultural agriculture-related projects marketing and utilization by bringing new revenue of an agricultural product about each loan can be found Enhancement and across the state with zero loan, a cooperative marketing to the farm gate and by or creating an Agritourism at www.ag.ok.gov/mktdev/ Diversification Program percent interest loans and loan, and the basic and increasing jobs in rural venue to apply. Grants are aedp.htm. grants. The program goal is applied research loan/grant. areas of the state. The available up to $10,000. The Program coordinator is administered by the to expand the state’s value- The application process is Farm Diversification grant Marketing Utilizations loan is Jason Harvey can be reached Oklahoma Department added sector and encourage simple and applications are encourages individuals that available to any agricultural at 405-606-1477 orjason. of Agriculture, Food, and farm diversification. accepted quarterly. The next have new innovative ideas business wanting to promote [email protected] to assist Forestry. Dealing with moldy hay eavy, flooding rainfall fungi. This also is part of digestive problems like colic dairy cows should never be are your best decision aids. procedures. This includes but has left many hay storage the decision problem since or heaves in horses. Cattle fed moldy feeds to avoid any Consult with your large is not limited to admissions, areas in standing water or at not all molds produce apparently are less affected trace of mycotoxins in milk. animal veterinarian for employment, financial aid, best on wet, soggy ground. mycotoxins and the amount by mold, but certain molds If at all possible, use other assistance with decisions and educational services. Wet hay will consistently produced by those that do is can cause mycotic abortions feedstuffs for pregnant beef concerning feeding or testing References within this become moldy hay and unpredictable. Mycotoxins or aspergillosis. Aspergillosis cows and heifers. Using the moldy hay. present difficult decisions are not part of the mold, is an infection caused by moldy hay as erosion control Oklahoma State University, publication to any specific for the cattle producers that but the molds produce a the fungus Aspergillus that in new washouts may prove in compliance with Title VI commercial product, process, planned on feeding that hay. toxin that is specific to that usually affects the lungs. more valuable than feeding and VII of the Civil Rights or service by trade name, All hay contains some mold, mold. There are hundreds of People, too, can be affected it and potentially causing Act of 1964, Executive Order trademark, service mark, but when mold becomes strains and each is unique. by mold spores which cause abortions. Mixing moldy 11246 as amended, Title IX of manufacturer, or otherwise noticeable the decisions Ruminants are more resistant a condition called “farmer's hay with other feedstuffs can the Education Amendments does not constitute or imply become important. to mycotoxins, but they lung” where the fungus dilute problems sometimes, of 1972, Americans with Usually, mold makes hay could cause decreased feed endorsement by Oklahoma less palatable, which can intake, immunosuppression, actually grows in lung tissue. but be careful that you don’t Disabilities Act of 1990, Cooperative Extension result in lower intake or liver disease, infertility or So try to avoid breathing in make your animals sick by and other federal laws Service. in animals refusing to eat abortion. many of these spores. tricking them into eating bad and regulations, does not For more information the hay. Poor weight gains Direct negative effects The best course of action hay that they normally would discriminate on the basis of or loss in body condition of moldy hay are difficult often is to minimize feeding refuse. race, color, national origin, contact Greg Hartman moldy hay to more sensitive Mold is a difficult problem sex, age, religion, disability, Beckham/Washita County may result from the lack to document. Horses are animals, like horses or to deal with. Common sense Extension at 580-928-2139 or of nutrient intake. Many more sensitive to mold than pregnant cows. Lactating and good observation often or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or 580-832-3356 other problems from mold ruminants such as cattle. For occur because of mycotoxins instance, mold spores often produced by certain mold contribute to respiratory and OKLAHOMA HAY Keep pets cool in MARKET REPORT Hay trade slow to moderate across the state. In some areas famers have had some much needed dry weather and the summer heat were able to cut and bale. OLLEGE STATION, June than healthy adult animals,” however, may not slow down caught early. Others not o lucky as rains have fallen every 2 days. 7, 2019- Summer brings Rutter said. “If you hear when they get too hot, so If a pet is showing signs with it an expectation of snoring, coughing, or owners should be mindful of heat exhaustion, it should Grinding hay seems to be what everyone can make and thus sweltering temperatures, gurgling when your pet tries to limit their activity as the be wet down with cool (not sometimes to the point of to pant or gets excited, it’s not temperature rises, according cold) water and be put near a has saturated the market. danger. going to be heat tolerant.” to Rutter. blowing fan in a shaded, air- Demand for dairy and horse hay is moderate. ‘As temperatures climb, Factors such as obesity, “Any dog that wants to take conditioned area. remember that if you are hot, long hair, and medications a break, doesn’t want to walk, If the pet vomits, acts your pet is probably feeling can also make pets more or is panting heavily should lethargic, has red gums, or Alfalfa even hotter. Dogs and cats sensitive to heat. If any of be given fresh, cool water seems to have small, red generate more heat than these apply to your pet, and a shady spot to rest until Central Oklahoma: No trades reported. people and usually also have Rutter advises talking to a their breathing normalizes bruises on its mouth, eyes, or a thick layer of fur to trap veterinarian about increased and they want to return to abdomen it should be taken that heat inside. heat sensitivity. activity,” Rutter said. “Avoid to a veterinarian as soon as Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Dr. Christine Rutter, a Luckily, there are many exercise during the heat of possible. If you are unsure of clinical assistant professor things people can do to help the day and take a 10- to whether it is an emergency at the Texas A&M College their pets cool down on hot 15-minute break to cool down situation, it is better to have Western Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality large of Veterinary Medicine & days. The simplest solution every 15 to 20 minutes when the pet checked out just in Biomedical Sciences, has is to keep pets inside an air- the temperature is over 80 case, because heat stroke can ‘square bales 200.00 per ton; 100.00 per round bale. Small some tips on identifying signs conditioned building, but degrees.” cause serious damage very ‘square horse hay 12.00 per bale. that your pet may be too hot there are other options if the If an animal cannot get quickly. and suggestions on ways to pet will be spending time rid of excess heat, it may Rutter also reminds pet keep them safe and cool on outside. develop heat exhaustion or owners that it is dangerous hot summer days. “Shade, cool water to drink heat stroke; environmental to leave a pet inside a parked Grass Hay While people sweat all or play in, a fan, and a cool temperature, humidity, and car during any time of the Central Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. over to get rid of excess heat, surface such as grass help the pet’s activity level can year, but especially during dogs and cats are only able pets cool down-just like all play a role in developing the summer; in as little as 15 to sweat through their paw how we seek out a glass of these conditions. minutes, the inside ofacar Western Oklahoma: New crop wheat hay 95.00 per ton. pads. lemonade, a shady spot to “Heat exhaustion is can become lethally hot. ‘Most pets rely on panting rest, and a breeze when we the feeling of lethargy, The best way to avoid heat Bermuda grass 4 X 5 bales 65.00 per bale; small square to cool down, but animals are too hot,” Rutter said. discomfort, or weakness that exhaustion and heat stroke bales 8.00 per bale. Grinding Hay 100.00 per ton. with shorter noses, like Cats usually limit their own is experienced when the body is to be aware of the amount Bulldogs and Persian cats, activity and seek out shade gets too hot,” Rutter said. tend to be less heat tolerant, if they get too hot but should “It’s the body’s way of saying, of time a pet spends outside meaning they have a harder still be provided a fresh ‘slow down!” in the summer and to watch Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. time getting rid of excess source of water and should be In comparison, heat stroke for any symptoms of these body heat. not be put outside for the first is an illness caused by conditions. With these simple “Very young and older time during the summer. increased body temperature. precautions, pet owners can Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise animals, especially those Working, agility, and According to Rutter, it is ensure that their dogs and noted. with underlying conditions, motivated dogs, like much more serious and can cats stay safe during the are also less heat tolerant retrievers or game dogs, even be life-threatening if not worst of summer.