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Community/AG November 24, 2021 In a La Nina winter, brace for impact By Gail Ellis with wheat pasture growth in bales or a stand of cedar only an individual animal but as possible and watch for grams during a long-term crop fields,” said Paul Beck, trees—will help maintain a also the entire herd. changes in animal behavior. winter weather event in this STILLWATER, Okla. - The an Oklahoma State Univer- cow’s milk production and sta- “Animals in poor or thin “It’s easy to rush through episode of the agricultural National Oceanic and Atmo- sity Extension specialist in bilize a bull’s fertility. body condition need to be feeding and chores when the spheric Administration has beef nutrition. “The limited “The lowest temperature placed on an increased plane of weather is poor, but we should television show SUNUP. released its winter outlook for amount of available forage a cow in good body condition nutrition to address additional always be focused on monitor- Afact sheet with additional the next few months, and an- was a good lesson in setting with a good winter coat can demands as we enter winter,” ing our animals closely and information on supplementing other La Nina weather pattern aside forage during early fall be exposed to before her nu- she said. taking the extra moments to beef cattle feeding programs in of warmer and drier condi- and having extra hay for when Once the first storm ar- evaluate for signs of illness,” tions is likely to occur in Okla- things don’t go according to trition needs increase is 20 rives, producers should have Biggs said. winter is available online and homa. plan” degrees,” Beck said. “The low- extra feed on hand, provide as Paul Beck advises how to through OSU Extension coun- State Climatologist Gary est temperature for a thin cow much cover from the elements adjust cattle nutrition pro- ty offices. While Beck said cattle had McManus advised against let- time to regain any losses in with short hair is 40 degrees.” ting mild predictions fool peo- body condition suffered from If severe cold or precipita- ple into thinking ice, snow and the second winter storm in Scholarship pageant held tion is short-lived, produc- extreme cold won’t happen. February, a bigger concern ers should remain consistent Last year’s La Nina winter be- was the short-term lack of with their livestock’s balanced gan with an ice storm in Oc- water. Stock tank heaters and nutrition program. When a tober and ended with a deep tools to break ice on ponds radical weather change is ex- freeze in February. were in short supply during pected, avoid digestive upset (f/ its over 40 year history Cinder- ella has championed the need Neleh competed ina closed in- terview with a panel of judges, “The subzero temperatures the extreme cold snap, and by modestly increasing energy and protein availability to help and value of higher education ‘on stage modeling and talent/ we saw last year for an extend- cattle maintain their body for women and has promoted on-stage interview. For talent producers lost livestock due that goal by awarding millions Neleh preformed a song, She ed period of time haven't been to drowning or hypothermia heat and condition. of dollars in cash college schol- was awarded a crown, sash and recorded in Oklahoma since after falling through pond ice. “For example, in the case arships to young women from trophy as well as her Entry Fee 1983,” he said. of cattle grazing winter pas- McManus said storms ‘The cold stress also took its toll ture, high-quality hay could be the United States and a host of paid to advance to the next are possibly sticking around on herd sires, reducing fertil- put out ahead of the storm,” foreign countries. Cinderella level of competition, the Okla- longer than usual thanks ity in bulls that were exposed Lalman said. “If 4 pounds of is based on a 3 tiered system homa Cinderella State Finals in to subzero temperatures and 20% protein cubes are being of competitions. Participants 2022. to a weakening of the jet fed, perhaps increase the feed- start out on the Local level and Please be on the lookout for stream combined with stub- frostbite. ing rate to 5 pounds prior to based on their performance an opportunity to support our born weather patterns down- “Producers who do not can advance to the State level and during the storm.” new title holder. This is such stream. conduct breeding soundness Wind chill is often a big- On Saturday, October 2nd, of competition and then pro- an exciting opportunity and “A blocking pattern in the exams on their herd sires may ger threat to cattle, especially the 2020 Elk City Area Cinder- ceed to the final level of com- Neleh Andersonwill be hard at Atlantic Ocean causes high not realize the reduced fertil- calves, than temperature. ella Scholarship Pageant was petition, the Cinderella Inter- work gathering sponsorships held at the beautiful audito- pressure systems to stick here ity effects until they conduct Many of the calves who sur- rium located on Sayre Schools national Pageant! and donations to assist her in in the middle of the country, pregnancy tests this fall or dis- vived the extreme cold last campus. Several young ladies With this press release, we her State Registration Fees and and the jet stream slows,” Mc- cover open cows next spring,” winter have the scars to prove and even one little Prince are proud to announce that lodging accommodations. If Manus said. said David Lalman, OSU Ex- it with frostbitten ears and Charming gathered from sev- Neleh Anderson of Sayre has you have the chance to support So how do livestock own- tension beef cattle specialist. noses because they lacked the eral different communities to been named the 2021 Elk City her, please do so. Let’s let the ers plan for a mild winter that Boosting nutrition ne capability to maintain body compete for local, preliminary Area/Sayre Cinderella Teen youth of today that are hard could include severe ice, snow quirements and providing temperature at such a young Oklahoma Cinderella Titles. Overall. Neleh Anderson is at work earning scholarship and cold? Evaluating the im- shelter from the elements can age. The Oklahoma State Cin- the 15 year old daughter of money for their future educa- pact of last year’s weather is a Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU greatly alleviate the impact Extension veterinarian and di- derella Pageant is a part of the Brigette and Caleb Kilpat- tion know that they are on the International Cinderella Schol- rick and Kelu Anderson and right track and that we stand good first step. of cold stress and decrease rector of continuing education arship Program, founded in attends Sayre High School. behind them. “The ice storm in late Oc- livestock loss. Daily access to for the OSU Center for Veteri- 1976. Since then, the program tober of 2020 came as a sur- water while feeding extra hay nary Medicine, recommended has grown into the largest and prise and limited stockpiling and supplement in a covered evaluating cattle herds now most prestigious scholarship of warm-season grasses for area—such as a man-made to make culling decisions that use later in the winter along windbreak, a line of round can improve the welfare of not oriented pageant system of its kind in the world. Throughout Southwest Oklahoma COVID-19 Weekly Report DISTRICT 5 - Southwest admissions in Oklahoma dur- Oklahoma reported 287 new ing the last 30 days were non- cases of COVID-19 and 5 new vaccinated. 4.6% (44) were deaths during the past week, according to the latest Okla- partially vaccinated. 16.9% homa State Department of (161) were fully vaccinated. Health (OSDH) Epidemiol- + 65.5% of new COVID-19 ogy and Surveillance Report cases and 18.7% of new hos- for Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. The pitalizations are from people week before (Oct. 31 - Nov. 6), who are 44 years of age and southwest Oklahoma reported younger. 244 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths, Oklahoma currently ranks Statistics for the State of 9th in the cumulative death Oklahoma: rate (per 100,000) of reported + 5,507 new COVID-19 COVID-19 cases in the U.S. cases were reported during the To view and download the past week. latest OSDH Weekly Epidemi- + 76 deaths were reported ology Report: https://oklaho- in the past week in Oklahoma. + 954 COVID-19 total hos- ma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/ pital admissions in the last 30 covid19/documents/weekly- days in Oklahoma. epi-report/2021.11.17%20 + 78.5% (749) of hospital Weekly%20Epi%20Report.pdf Collisions between deer and vehicles can be costly in terms of property damage and life. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services) ABOVE2DECK Oh, deer: changing seasons CONSTRUCTION, INC. 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As of ing to other instincts this time rutting bucks are interested in November this year, four peo- guidance. of year, said Dwayne Elmore, mating and does are trying to ple have died in deer-related If a deer’s body is a road Oklahoma State University evade them. crashes. hazard, call the Oklahoma Extension wildlife manage- Normally nocturnal, deer Elmore suggested: Highway Patrol or local sher- ment specialist. don’t follow Daylight Saving If you see a deer, slow iff's office. +Residential Commercial « Faucet Repair Elmore provided some in- adjustments and work sched- down. Do not swerve into oth- “No one really wants to + Drain Cleaning -Gas Piping sight and tips for dealing with ules, so don’t rely on driving er cars. hit a deer, but it is not worth deer on the move: Oklahoma deer are not routines. If you hit an animal, pull to the risk of injuring yourself or Unfortunately, not all deer the side of the road when it's other people,” he said. Jason Jones Plumbing migratory, but they do move can clear the road ahead of safe and make sure the vehicle Elmore addresses the topic 580-214-0404 or 580-323-0405 more within their territories cars. Accidents do happen, and isn’t hazardous to drive. Use of deer movement on the agri- Clinton Oklahoma during seasonal changes. they can be costly in terms of hazard lights and watch out cultural television program Jason Jones - Owner/Operator | [email protected]