November 5, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Agriculture Tuesday, fovember 5, 2019 (i The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Maintain body condition between calving and the breeding season On a recent drive through Body condition changes Cows were exposed to fer- from the standing grass and/ tion Amendments of 1972, ployment, financial aid, and Northwest Central, and from the time the cow calves tile bulls for 90 days each or grass hay she consumes Americans with Disabilities educational services. Refer- Southwest Oklahoma, nu- until she begins the breeding year starting May 1. Preg- Act of 1990, and other fed- ences within this publication free choice. Therefore we merous fall-calving cows season can also play a sig- nancy rate was determined need to provide 1.5 pounds eral laws and regulations, to any specific commercial and calves were observed nificant role in the rebreed- at 70 days after the breeding of protein via supplements. does not discriminate on the product, process, or service from the highway. The ing success story. This ap- season. Cows that were fed If we are feeding a high basis of race, color, national by trade name, trademark, cows were mostly in good pears to be most important to maintain body condition protein cube such as a 40% origin, sex, age, religion, body condition (body condi- to those cows that calve in from calving until the begin- protein supplement, she will disability, or status as a vet- service mark, manufacturer, tion scores of 5 and 6) and the marginal condition score ning of the breeding season need about 3.75 pounds of eran in any of its policies, or otherwise does not con- many had adequate quanti- range of “4” or “5”. averaged 94% pregnant, supplement daily. If the practices or procedures. stitute or imply endorsement ties of standing warm season A. two-year Oklahoma while those that calved in supplement is a 30% supple- This includes but is not by Oklahoma Cooperative forages available to them. State University study similar body condition but ment then 5 pounds per day limited to admissions, em- Extension Service. Body condition score at shows the impact of losing lost nearly one full condi- will be needed. Maintaining calving is the single most body condition in the period Environmental tion score were 73% rebred. the body condition through important trait determining from calving to the start of The body condition that was the breeding season should when a cow resumes heat the breeding season. This maintained throughout late be rewarded with a high per- cycles and therefore when study was conducted with pregnancy until calving time centage calf crop the follow- she is likely to re-conceive spring-calving cows, but the must be maintained until re- ing year. for the next calf crop. How- “lesson-learned” applies to breeding to accomplish high For more information con- quality board By studying the nutrient County Extension at 580- meeting scheduled ever, it is also very impor- fall calving cows as well. rebreeding rates. tact Greg Hartman Beckham tant to avoid condition loss Seventy-five cows in year 1 between calving and the and seventy cows in year two requirement tables for lac- 928-2139 breeding season to maintain were randomly allotted to tating beef cows, we can Oklahoma State Univer- Members of the Envi- The Environmental Quality excellent rebreeding perfor- LOSE body condition from learn that an 1100 pound sity, in compliance with mance. Fall calving cows calving (beginning Febru- cow needs about 2.5 pounds Title VI and VII of the Civil ronmental Quality Board Board is the rulemaking au- normally are in good body ary 11) until mid-April or of crude protein per day. Rights Act of 1964, Execu- (EQB) of the Oklahoma De- thority for DEQ. partment of Environmental The board welcomes input condition when they calve MAINTAIN body condition She should receive approxi- tive Order 11246 as amend- Quality (DEQ) encourage from those concerned about in September and October. during the same time frame. mately 1 pound of protein ed, Title IX of the Educa- residents of western Okla- Oklahoma’s — environment homa to attend a public fo- and the regulations govern- Sustainable parasite control in cattle rum scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2019. The ing their protection. The board’s role at the forum is public forum will be held to listen to citizens. While (STILLWATER, Oklaho- to recognize when animals Testing for resistance pres- Refugia is commonly following the regular busi- ness meeting of the board. the board can’t talk about pending permits or enforce- ma, Oct. 24, 2019) — Cattle continue to become anemic ents some challenges but maintained in sheep and There is no way to estimate ment actions, members do producers and veterinarians and even die after being de- can be done effectively with have enjoyed the benefits wormed. The most impor- a little extra effort. Current- goats using the FAMA- how long the business meet- want to know about your is- ing will last, so there is no sues of concern. of highly effective internal ly, the most effective way to CHA® System, in which tant parasites of cattle are not exact time for the start of The meeting and public parasite control products for blood feeders. The primary detect resistance is called the only animals showing signs the public forum. Both the forum are open to every- many years. effect of these parasites is Fecal Egg Count Reduction of significant anemia are meeting and public forum one. To learn more about Strategic use of these decreased production, which Test (FECRT). will be held in the Wood- the Oklahoma Department products has allowed pro- is usually sub-clinical and A fecal sample is collect- dewormed. Unfortunately, ward Conference Center of Environmental Quality, ducers to maintain high lev- difficult to recognize. ed prior to an animal being maintaining refugia in cat- at 3401 Centennial Drive, visit. www.deq.ok.gov. For els of production from their Anthelmintic resistance treated with an anthelmintic, tle parasite populations is Woodward, OK 73801. more information regarding animals even in the face of in cattle parasites has been and another sample is col- The regular business meet- this event, contact Quiana significant parasitism chal- documented in cattle from lected approximately two less straightforward, and ing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Fields at (405) 702-7100. lenges. most of the United States. weeks later. If the parasitic research studies identifying However, traditional mod- Resistance to all classes of egg count in the post-treat- the most effective methods els of parasite control in cattle may not be sustainable into the future. Frequent, anthelmintics has also been documented. ment sample is reduced by less than 90 percent com- to maintain refugia in U.S. That doesn’t mean every pared to the pre-treatment cattle production systems Flu season may hit hard this year long-term use of anthelmin- operation is going to have sample, evidence of resis- are lacking. tic (deworming) products resistant parasites but the tance exists. If resistance is detected, a can lead to resistant parasite potential is there, particu- Most veterinarians can populations, meaning those larly when the same prod- perform the fecal egg counts variety of steps can be taken parasites are no longer killed ucts have been used for long or the samples can be sent to provide adequate parasite OKLAHOMA CITY — Local and national experts say this by the deworming product. periods of time. The types of to the Oklahoma Animal control and slow the devel- year’s influenza season is arriving earlier than usual — and Sheep and goat producers products used can also influ- Disease Diagnostic Lab. A are well aware of the chal- ence the development of re- general recommendation is opment of further resistance. hitting hard. The time to be prepared is now. lenges caused by the devel- sistance. to test at least 20 randomly Using combinations of an- Annual flu predictions are based largely on activity in the opment of resistance in para- As the dose of anthel- selected animals (or the en- thelmintic products, altering southern hemisphere in the months before flu season begins site populations. mintic reaching the parasite tire group if it’s fewer than in the United States. grazing management strate- Anthelmintic resistance becomes reduced or more 20 animals). “Apparently, Australia had a very bad flu year,” said Kath- in cattle parasites has been variable, the likelihood of One important concept in gies, and alternate grazing ryn Reilly, M.D., OU Physicians Family Medicine. “Flu slower to develop and re- resistance increases. the fight against resistance is by another species are all season typically starts around December and extends into ceives less attention than the Pour-on products are con- the idea of refugia in parasite possible tools in the fight February, but we have seen cases as early as September this issues in small ruminant pro- venient and easy to use but populations. Refugia means year. There just shouldn't be flu activity at that time; it’s an duction. have been shown to result that some parasites are not against resistance. Produc- One reason that resistance in lower and more variable exposed to anthelmintic ers are encouraged to dis- indicator that the season may be worse than usual.” in cattle parasites is less rec- doses of the product reach- treatment and, therefore, are cuss testing for resistance Experts say it is a mistake to underestimate the potentially ognized is related to the bi- ing the parasites. not resistant. with their veterinarian and to serious complications of the flu. Influenza is a serious ill- ology of the most important Some studies have shown Refugia helps keep the re- ness, not to be confused with other conditions that include parasites. that resistance is more com- sistant genes diluted in the work with their veterinarian flu-like symptoms. Pneumonia can be caused by influenza In small ruminants, the mon when pour-on products overall parasite population, to develop sustainable para- or may occur later, as bacteria infiltrate a weakened immune most important parasites are are used. resulting in reduced, or at site control strategies that system. Other serious complications may include inflamma- blood-feeding parasites that The only way to recognize least slower, development of will remain effective well tion of various muscles, including the heart. Brain inflam- can cause life-threatening the presence of resistance resistance across the parasite anemia. Resistance is easy in parasites is to test for it. population. into the future. mation is possible and organ failure may occur. Reilly warned that those who are at greater risk of more serious complications should seek medical attention. High- Feral hog management, soil risk individuals include those with chronic diseases, com- promised or deficient immune systems, pregnant women and those who are over the age of 65 and not in good health. health workshop and farm record- “If you believe a baby under six months of age may have been exposed to the flu, the child should see a doctor," she said. keeping focus of workshop Vaccination is one of the most effective steps to prevent the flu or minimize the severity of flu symptoms. Consis- tent hand washing and frequent cleaning in high-traffic ar- HUGO, OK - Feral Hog Raymond Ludlow, Choc- Greg Scott of the Oklahoma and lender. eas of the home are practical and effective in preventing the Management, Soil Health, taw Nation, will speak on Conservation Commission Please RSVP by Nov. 7. If spread of infection. To support the body’s ability to fight off Farm Record Keeping and “Feral Hog Management will present information reasonable accommodation USDA Program Updates infection, stay hydrated and support your immune system and Technical Assistance.” is needed please notify when on “Benefits of Soil Health will be the topics at a free Emmlie Bragg, Choctaw Testing and Best Manage- you RSVP to Tonee Wolf, with vitamins. Avoid people who have symptoms or are al- workshop and dinner on Nation, will discuss “Im- ment Strategies for Soil [email protected], ready ill. Cover coughs and sneezes and avoid touching your Nov. 12 in Hugo. The event pacts Feral Hogs Have on Health.” (580) 775-5229. You may mouth, nose and eyes as much as possible. Avoid touching is presented by the Choctaw Soil Health.” There will also be several also leave a RSVP at (405) surfaces others have touched. Nation, the Natural Resourc- J.J. Jones of the Oklaho- other speakers offering up- 742-1203. School-age children are in constant contact with surfaces es Conservation Service ma Cooperative Extension dates. and objects; frequent cleaning is essential. Encourage you Who: Open to the Public When: 6 p.m., Nov. 12. children to avoid sharing supplies and keep hand soap and (NRCS) and other conserva- Service will share a “Farm NRCS partners for the tion partners. Record Keeping Overview workshop include, Oklaho- The workshop will begin and Tips.” This will include: ma Tribal Conservation Ad- (Pre-Registration begins at disinfectant wipes available. Tf you become ill, Reilly offers this advice: “If you have at 6 p.m. at the Choctaw Na- Manual Farm Record Keep- visory Council, the Choctaw 5:30 p.m.) — Please RSVP tion Community Center, 408 ing, an Overview of the Nation, OSU Extension and by November 7. the flu, the best thing to do is stay home, rest and drink N. “M” Street, Hugo, OK. Quicken Program and Com- USDA NRCS, NASS and Where: Choctaw Nation plenty of fluids. Do not spread the flu by going to school or The evening’s topics will ponents of the Schedule F. FSA. Community Center, 408 N. work.” If appropriate with other medications, Reilly said de- include information on Free Steve Alspach of NRCS, USDA is an equal oppor- “M” Street, Hugo, Oklaho- congestants, acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help relieve Feral Hog Trapping. Colin Walden of NRCS and tunitv provider. emplover. ma. the discomfort of flu symptoms.