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4- The Elk City News Agriculture August 3, 2022 County Fair Start Thursday, Sept. 8th Anaplasmosis Beckham County Free Fair ers and below will begin at 2:30pm. All participants will receive a prize. This event is in Cattle Beckham County Activity Center sponsored by the Oklahoma Mark Z. Johnson, Oklaho- directions. Successful an- Home & Community Educa- ma State University Exten- tibiotic therapy curing the (Fair Barn) Sayre, Oklahoma tion Association (OHCE) of sion Beef Cattle Breeding clinical signs of infection Specialist Thursday- Saturday, September 8-10, 2022 Beckham County. results in a carrier animal. Carrier cattle will be immune Exhibits can be picked up Anaplasmosis is a common to further disease from ana- Saturday, Sept. 10th from disease in cattle with world- wide distribution. The dis- plasmosis but will remain a 3-4pm. ease is regularly found in cat- source from which needles, Fair books can be picked tle in the state of Oklahoma. flies and ticks can spread the up at the City Hall in Elk City Accordingly, Anaplasmosis disease. A vaccine is available will occur every year within in some states and Oklahoma (320 W 3rd Street) and at the Oklahoma with some varia- OSU Extension Office, 301 tion on the intensity of this is approved for this vaccine. E Main, Sayre. A digital copy disease usually based on the ‘This vaccine does not prevent strain of Anaplasma margin- infection but anecdotal evi- is available on the Beckham dence demonstrates a reduc- ale which is a bacteria that in- County Ag Facebook page and fects red blood cells and once tion in clinical signs. Thursday, September 8* the Beckham County 4-H Page. an animal becomes infected In Oklahoma it is not a mat- 4:00 pm — 7:00pm Enter front building exhibits You can also pick up entry tags. they are infected for life. An- ter of “if” but rather a mat- aplasmosis is transmitted ter of “when” anaplasmosis at the OSU Extension Office so Friday, September 9% that you can get a jump start through the bite of ticks and will impact your cattle herd. flies, as well as blood contam- 9:00 am — 11:00 am Enter front building exhibits filling out your entry tags. inated instruments like nee- Best management practices The Oklahoma State Universi- dles, tattoo tools, castration to prevent and control the 1:00 pm. Judge front building exhibits equipment and dehorning transmission of this this dis- ty, in compliance with Title VIand instruments. This bacteria (Exhibit building closed to public duri judging) Vil of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does not harm the red blood ease include: Feeding tetracycline antibi- 4:00 pm Exhibit building re-opens to the public Executive order 11246 as amend- cells directly but the cow's otic during the fly and tick immune response recognizes seasons (essential) ed, and Title IX of the Education it when it reaches certain lev- Amendments of 1972 (Higher Ed- els which then causes anemia Rotating pastures (when pos- 6:00 pm Livestock - weigh in’s & entry cards due ucation Act), the Americans with due to the immune system sible) to avoid pastures with killing the red blood cells that ahistory of tick issues during 7:00 pm. Exhibit building closes disabilities Act of 1990, and other are infected. This will limit tick season federal and state laws and regula- the amount of oxygen that Burning pastures in the Saturday, September 10% tions, does not discriminate on the is transported throughout spring to control ticks 8:00 am Exhibit building opens basis of race, color, national origin, then lead to aggressive be- Controlling the animal's blood, which can fly and tick popu- Swine show begins followed by a 30-minute break genetic information, sex age, sex- lations to the extent possible haviors exhibited by normal- Changing needles and dis- Money scramble during break ual orientation, gender identity, ly docile cows or bulls. Other Age groups 2-3 yr. old, 4-5 yr. old, 6-7 yr. old religion, disability, or status as a clinical signs that animals are infecting any instruments Sheep show veteran, in any ofits policies, prac- which may result in trans- infected with the bacteria are Goat show extreme lethargy, yellowing mitting blood from animal to tices or procedures. This provision of the mucous membranes, animal when working cattle. Judge poultry and chickens by a 30-minute break includes, but is not limited to ad- abortions, weight loss, and Reference: Anaplasmosis: Mini Hereford cattle missions, employment, financial difficulty breathing. Most People, Ticks and Certain Beef cattle show aid, and educational services. The producers will not know Flies. Justin Talley. Cow-Calf they have an anaplasmosis Director of Equal Opportunity, problem until they see dead Corner Newsletter. June, 2:30pm. Pet Parade (or after beef show if running late) cows or bulls that are older 2021. 408 Whitehurst, OSU, Stillwater, 3:00pm — 4:00pm PICK UP EXHIBITS OK 74078-1035; Phone 405- than 2-years of age. This dis- For more information con- 4:00pm, Exhibit building closes. 744-5371; email: eeo@okstate. ease can be devastating with tact Greg Hartman Beckham death losses in some herds County Extension at 580- edu has been designated to han- approaching 50%. 928-2139. dle inquiries regarding non-dis- Best Management Practices The Beckham County fair will reopen at 4pm. Bank of Western Oklahoma for crimination policies: Any person for Treatment and Preven- Oklahoma State University, as will be begin Thursday, Sep- All Livestock entry cards and the following age groups: 2-3 (student, faculty, or staff) who tion an equal opportunity employ- weigh-in’s are due by Friday, year olds, 4-5 year olds, and First, consult with your vet- tember 8th entering the front believes that discriminatory prac- erinarian so that they can er, complies with all applicable building exhibits from 4-7pm. Sept. 9th at 6pm. 6-7 year olds. Next, will be the tices have been engaged in based develop a comprehensive federal and state laws regarding Entries will also be taken on Saturday, Sept. 10th, will sheep show, goat show, judg- on gender may discuss his or her plan to limit the impact of non-discrimination and affir- Friday from 9-11am with judg- include a full day of activities. ing of poultry and chickens, concerns and file informal or for- anaplasmosis. ‘This relation- mative action. Oklahoma State ship is important because the University is committed to a ing beginning at 1pm. The ex- ‘The swine show will begin at mini Hereford cattle show and mal complaints of possible viola- most commonly utilized con- policy hibit part of the building will 8:00am followed by the Mon- the beef cattle show. tions of Title IX with OSU's Title trol plan is to administer tet- of equal opportunity for be closed during judging and ey Scramble sponsored by the A Pet Parade for 6th grad- IX Coordinator 405-744-9154, racycline antibiotics through all individuals and does not dis- mineral supplements or feed criminate based on race, religion, and the only access to this age, sex, color, national origin, preventative treatment is to marital status, sexual orienta- Drought Impacts Advancing Rapidly obtain a Veterinary Feed Di- tion, gender identity/expression, rective (VED). Clinical signs disability, or veteran status with of infections can be treated regard to employment, educa- with injectable antibiotics via an intramuscular injection of tional programs and activities, oxytetracycline administered and/or admissions. For more Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Live- and this July heifer inventory means that heifer slaughter will multiple days and should be information, visit https:///eeo. stock Marketing Specialist continue large in the second half of the year. given under a veterinarian’s okstate.edu. ‘There are indications that drought impacts have accelerated ‘The July Cattle Report confirmed that the cumulative effects sharply in the southern plains in July. The percent of Oklahoma of drought that past two years have accelerated liquidation of the beef cattle herd. The July 1 inventory of all cattle and calves pastures and ranges rated as poor to very poor jumped from 18 percent in early July to 34 percent in the July 18 Crop Progress FEMA Assistance Won’t was 98.8 million head, down 2.0 percent year over year. ‘The beef cow herd decreased by 2.4 percent year over year, a decline of report. Cattle producers are destocking at a rapid rate as pas- ture conditions deteriorate rapidly. The volume of feeder cattle Affect Other Benefits 750,000 head from last year to the current total of 30.35 million in Oklahoma auctions the past two weeks is up 24 percent year Oklahoma residents who receive Social Security payments head. From the recent peak in 2018, the July beef cow inventory over year. It appears that calves are being weaned and market- or other government assistance should not be concerned that has declined by 6.3 percent, or a total of 2.05 million head. The ed early. Prices for Oklahoma steers dropped an average of 3.5 FEMA disaster assistance will affect your benefits. July inventory of beef replacement heifers was down by 3.5 per- percent this past week with prices for 400-500 pound steers FEMA disaster assistance is not taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect your Social Security benefits, cent year over year. Feeder cattle supplies are estimated from down 7.9 percent. Feeder heifer prices were down an average Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- the sum of inventories of other heifers and steers (over 500 of 2.5 percent with prices for 400-500 pound heifers down 6.3 gram (SNAP) or other federal programs. pounds) plus calves (under 500 pounds) minus cattle on feed. percent. The auction volume of cull cows and bulls jumped near- Federal disaster grants help you pay for temporary hous- ‘The estimated July 1 feeder supply was down 2.7 percent from ly 124 percent over last year in the past two weeks. Prices for ing, essential home repairs, personal property replacement last year. average dressing Boning cows decreased by nearly 22 percent and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by your ‘The monthly Cattle on feed report puts July 1 feedlot inven- from $85.22/cwt. in early July to $66.62/cwt. this past week. insurance or other sources. tories at 11.34 million head, a scant 0.4 percent above last year. Anecdotal reports indicate that auctions in the southern plains ‘Applying with nonprofit or faith-based agencies does not July, along with every other month this year has had record and regional cow slaughter plants are being overwhelmed with make you eligible for FEMA assistance; you must apply with FEMA. monthly inventories, but the year over year gap is declining. volumes of cattle sales. How to Apply June feedlot marketings were up 2.0 percent year over year. For more information contact Greg Hartman Beckham County ‘Ihe fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting Disaster- Placements in June were down 2.4 percent from one year ago. Extension at 580-928-2139 Assistance.gov. Survivors can also apply by calling the FEMA This is the fourth consecutive month of lower feedlot place- Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of Helpline at 800-621-3362. When you apply for assistance, ments. In the past two months, placements have consisted of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title have the following information readily available: increased numbers of cattle under 700 pounds with sharper de- IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities ‘Acurrent phone number where you can be contacted Your address at the time of the disaster and the address creases in placements over 700 pounds leading to an overall de- Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discrimi- where you are now staying Your Social Security number, if cline in placements. Placements would have fallen faster without nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disabil- available A general list of damage and losses if you know what the lightweight placements. Increased lightweight placements ity, or status as a veteran in any ofits policies, practices or procedures. they are Your insurance policy number and the name of your now mean that fewer cattle will be available for placement later. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial agent or company Reasonable Accommodations aid, and educational services. References within this publication to any ‘The July Cattle on Feed report also included the quarterly break- If you need an accommodation or assistance due to a dis- down of steers and heifers on feed, with steer inventories down specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trade- ability, ask FEMA at the time of applying or anytime through- 1.1 percent from last year but heifers on feed up 2.9 percent year mark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or out the assistance process. Here’s how: Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362. If over year. Heifer slaughter is up 3.9 percent for the year to date imply endorsement by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), cap- tioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. FEMA can provide interpreters, real-time captioning, and Have photos to share from a event? information in alternate formats such as large- print, audio, and electronic versions. ‘The agency also provides free services to help survivors communicate with its staff and understand FEMA programs. Among the aids are: Send them to [email protected] for a Information available in accessible electronic formats on FEMA's website and social media Qualified American Sign Language interpreters Qualified multilingual interpreters chance to be featured in an upcoming edition! Information written in multiple languages For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4657. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/ FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARe- gion6/.