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Agriculture Tuesday, October 22, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 7 Trick-or-treat food safety tips for Halloween (Beckham County — Oct. not to accept — and espe- bing” with their magnet and No matter how tempting, Bacteria will creep up on dents for success. OSU has 17, 2019) Halloween cel- cially not to eat — anything doing the activity written on don’t taste raw cookie dough you if you let foods sit out more than 36,000 students ebrations can be a trick or a that is not commercially their apple. Give children a or cake batter that contains too long. Do not leave per- across its five-campus sys- treat when it comes to food wrapped. Inspect commer- fresh apple for participating. uncooked eggs. ishable goodies out of the tem and more than 25,000 safety. While Halloween of- cially wrapped treats for If you decide to throw a Scare bacteria away by fridge for more than two on its combined Stillwater fers plenty of make-believe signs of tampering, such as Halloween party at home, do keeping all perishable foods hours (one hour in tempera- and Tulsa campuses, with fun, it also brings real food an unusual appearance or not forget these tips: chilled until serving time. tures above 90 degrees). students from all 50 states safety risks, Beware of spooky ci- discoloration, tiny pinholes These include finger sand- For more information and around 120 nations. Es- According to the U.S. De- or tears in wrappers. Throw der. Unpasteurized juice or wiches, cheese platters, fruit contact Greg Hartman Beck- tablished in 1890, Oklahoma partment of Agriculture’s away anything that looks cider can contain harmful or tossed salads, cold pasta ham County Extension 580- State has graduated more Food Safety and Inspection suspicious. bacteria such as Salmonella. dishes with meat, poultry or 928-2139 than 260,000 students who Service, the most common Food allergies: If your To stay safe, always serve seafood, and cream pies or Oklahoma State University have been serving Oklaho- foodborne illness is Salmo- child has a food allergy, pasteurized products at your cakes with whipped-cream is a modern land-grant uni- ma and the world for more nella infections. Approxi- check the label to ensure the parties. and cream cheese frostings. versity that prepares stu- than 125 years. mately 50 percent of the allergen is not present. Do 42,000 annual Salmonella not allow the child to eat any 41st Annual 4-H Bean Supper infections occur in infants home-baked goods he or she and school-age children, the may have received. prime trick-or-treaters. Choking hazards: If you “Children under the age have very young children, be hazards such as gum, pea- and Carnival slated for Oct. 28 of 5 are at an increased risk sure to remove any choking for foodborne illness be- cause their immune systems nuts, hard candies or small are still developing,” said toys. Ravi Jadeja, food safety spe- Bobbing for apples is an For just over four decades, 4-H’ers, parents and volun- operated by 4-H’ers. tion drive is going on now. cialist for Oklahoma State all-time favorite Halloween Washita County residents teers work hard to ensure “This event is a great Donations are being accept- University’s Robert M. Kerr game. Here are a couple of have been gathering for the everyone is well-fed and way for our club members ed at the Washita County Food & Agricultural Prod- ways to say “boo” to bacte- annual 4-H Bean Supper children have a lot of fun at to work on public speaking Extension Office, 125 W ucts Center. “Parents are re- ria that can cause foodborne and Carnival. This year’s the carnival,” she said. “This skills, as well as for all clubs Main in Cordell. Donors will sponsible for ensuring their illness. event is slated Oct. 28 at the year’s carnival will include a to come together and collab- be recognized by Washita kids are aware of the various Reduce the number of Washita County Activity bounce house, photo booth, orate together,” Church said. County 4-H throughout the strategies to manage food al- bacteria that might be pres- Center in Cordell. ring toss, dart games, bowl- This is the largest fund- year, receive two free bean lergies and other safety con- ent on apples and other raw Dana Church, Washita ing, cake walk and much raiser of the year. Proceeds supper tickets and possibly cerns.” fruits and vegetables by County 4-H Youth De- more. Our 4-H’ers put in a will fund the supplies for a 4-H t-shirt with their name These tips and tricks will thoroughly rinsing them un- velopment educator with lot of effort into planning competitions, camps and on it depending on the spon- help carve out food-safe fes- der cool running water. As Oklahoma State University and organizing the games.” workshops that the county sor level. tivities for party throwers an added precaution, use a Cooperative Extension, said Tickets are available from 4-H sponsors, as well as “Our 4H program and goers. produce brush to remove the meal will be served from local 4-H club members or awards and recognitions 5 pm. to 7 p.m. and will at the door. Meal tickets are throughout the year. wouldn't be nearly as suc- Snacking: Children surface dirt. cessful without the support should not snack on treats Try this new spin on apple feature brown beans, corn- $5 and preschool and under Throughout Washita of our donors, and on behalf from their goody bags while bobbing from FightBAC. bread, baked potatoes, cole- eat free. For unlimited carni- County’s 4-H History, the they are out trick-or-treating. org: Cut out lots of apples slaw and a variety of home- 4-H program has developed of the Washita County 4-H val games, a wristband will Give them a light meal or from red construction pa- made desserts provided by positive role models by of- Program, I extend our sin- be available for $5. Indi- snack before they head out — per. On each apple, write ac- the 4-H clubs. The carnival fering innovative and inspir- cere thank you to every per- vidual games tickets will be do not send them out on an tivities for kids, such as “do will take place from 6 p.m. 50 cents per ticket, or three ing programs, which builds son and entity that contrib- empty stomach. Urge them five jumping jacks.” Place a to 7:30 p.m. tickets for $1. character and instills values utes to our success,” Church to wait until they get home paper clip on each apple and “This is a great fall family Carnival participants will that have made our county said. and let you inspect their loot put them in a large basket. event that is a long-standing get prize tickets after playing and state strong and great! For more information, before they eat any of it. Tie a magnet to a string. Let tradition for many families the games that can be used to Church said the fall contact Church at 580-832- Safe treats: Tell children the children take turns “bob- in Washita County. Our shop for small toys at a store Washita County 4-H Dona- 3356. Maintain body condition between calving and the breeding season Maintain body condition many had adequate quanti- between calving and the success story. This appears similar body condition but ing year. between calving and the ties of standing warm season breeding season to maintain to be most important to those lost nearly one full condi- For more information con- breeding season. (“Don’t let forages available to them. excellent rebreeding perfor- cows that calve in the mar- tion score were 73% rebred. tact Greg Hartman Beckham ‘em slip”) On a recent drive Body condition score at mance. Fall calving cows ginal condition score range The body condition that was County Extension at 580- through Northwest Central, calving is the single most normally are in good body of “4” or “5”. maintained throughout late 928-2139. and Southwest Oklahoma, important trait determining condition when they calve A two-year Oklahoma pregnancy until calving time Oklahoma State Univer- numerous fall-calving cows when a cow resumes heat in September and October. State University study must be maintained until re- sity, in compliance with Title and calves were observed cycles and therefore when Body condition changes shows the impact of losing breeding to accomplish high VI and VI of the Civil Rights from the highway. The she is likely to re-conceive from the time the cow calves body condition in the period rebreeding rates. Act of 1964, Executive Or- cows were mostly in good for the next calf crop. How- until she begins the breeding from calving to the start of By studying the nutrient der 11246 as amended, Title body condition (body condi- ever, it is also very impor- season can also play a signif- the breeding season. This requirement tables for lac- IX of the Education Amend- tion scores of 5 and 6) and tant to avoid condition loss icant role in the rebreeding study was conducted with tating beef cows, we can ments of 1972, Americans spring-calving cows, but the learn that an 1100 pound with Disabilities Act of “lesson-learned” applies to cow needs about 2.5 pounds 1990, and other federal laws The GEO Group, Inc. fall calving cows as well. of crude protein per day. and regulations, does not Seventy-five cows in year I She should receive approxi- discriminate on the basis of GREAT PLAINS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY and seventy cows in year two mately 1 pound of protein race, color, national origin, HINTON, OK were randomly allotted to from the standing grass and/ sex, age, religion, disability, LOSE body condition from or grass hay she consumes or status as a veteran in any calving (beginning Febru- free choice. Therefore we of its policies, practices or ary 11) until mid-April or need to provide 1.5 pounds procedures. This includes ‘The GEO Group isthe world’s leading provider of evidence-based rehabilitation across a diversified spectrum of correctional and MAINTAIN body condition of protein via supplements. but is not limited to admis- ‘community reentry services during the same time frame. If we are feeding a high sions, employment, _finan- Cows were exposed to fer- protein cube such as a 40% cial aid, and educational tile bulls for 90 days each protein supplement, she will services. References within year starting May I. Preg- need about 3.75 pounds of this publication to any spe- NOW HIRING NURSES! nancy rate was determined supplement daily. If the cific commercial product, at 70 days after the breeding supplement is a 30% supple- process, or service by trade season. Cows that were fed ment then 5 pounds per day name, trademark, service to maintain body condition will be needed. 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