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Agriculture Tuesday, July 16, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 High pressure heat domes and beef cattle During the very hot, dry passes through the radia- indication. If you must closer as air temperature de- and embryonic death. Ex- Education Amendments summer of 2011, the late tor. For this to occur they ‘work’ or handle livestock creases. Also, the pampi- cessive heat affects embryo of 1972, Americans with Dr. Dave Sparks, Oklaho- need a lower environmental during hot weather, do it niform plexus is a heat survival and fetal develop- Disabilities Act of 1990, ma State University Exten- humidity and adequate wa- as early as possible in the exchange unit that cools the ment most markedly during and other federal laws sion Veterinarian wrote a ter for evaporation on the morning and be finished be- blood entering the testicles. the first 21 to 30 days after and regulations, does not very comprehensive article surface of the membranes. fore their body temperature When these mechanisms breeding...” discriminate on the basis of about heat stress in cattle Tf livestock are not able to starts to rise ..... are overcome by the en- When the reduced fertil- race, color, national origin, and livestock in general. maintain their normal body “In hot weather the first vironmental temperature ity of the male is multiplied sex, age, religion, disability, Dr. Sparks’ understanding temperature they start to thing to suffer in your herd problems occur. Sperm cell by the reduced conception or status as a veteran in any of heat stress came from show signs of reproductive is reproductive efficiency. formation, or spermatogen- rate and embryo survival of its policies, practices or years of veterinary practice compromise first, followed Reproductive problems can esis, starts to decrease when in the female, it becomes procedures. This includes in Southern Kansas and as by heat exhaustion at about range from poor fertility to the testicular temperature apparent why reproductive but is not limited to admis- Extension Veterinarian in 105 F, and cell breakdown no fertility. In some males rises as little as 1/2 degree rates in cattle in late July sions, employment, finan- Eastern Oklahoma. His and death at about 107 F. high core body tempera- and sperm cells start to die and August are often quite cial aid, and educational thoughts seem applicable In extremely hot weather ture causes suppression if the testicular temperature disappointing. services. References within nearly every summer in it is normal for body tem- of libido, but that is only rises as much as 2 degrees Dr. Sparks understood this publication to any spe- Oklahoma. The following peratures to rise moderately the beginning of the prob- above optimum. This can that breeding seasons in the cific commercial product, are some key excerpts from above normal during the lems. In male mammals be significant because if ex- Southern Plains must be process, or service by trade that article: heat of the day and to cool the testicles cannot produce tremely hot weather causes planned so as to avoid the name, trademark, service “Unlike horses and hu- off at night when environ- or maintain sperm cells the death or deformation of mid to late summer time mark, manufacturer, or mans, cattle, sheep, goats, mental temperatures are at body temperature. The sperm in the male system it frame when high pressure otherwise does not consti- and pigs do not sweat, less. It takes several hours, scrotum is designed to keep can take as long as 6 weeks heat domes tend to reside tute or imply endorsement at least not in amounts however for this to occur. the testicles several degrees for new cells to be formed over this area of the United by Oklahoma Cooperative sufficient to be beneficial Although air temperatures cooler than the body’s core and mature. This can States. Oklahoma State Extension Service. for body cooling. They often decline in the late temperature by means of result in a temporary steril- University, in compliance For more information maintain their body temper- afternoon or evening the special muscles that lower ity. Research has shown with Title VI and VII of the contact Greg Hartman ature at or near a constant, animal’s body temperature the testicles away from the that in females, high body Civil Rights Act of 1964, Beckham/Washita County normal, level by panting. may not fully recover its body as air temperature temperatures can result in Executive Order 11246 as Extension at 580-928-2139 This moves air across the normal level until 2 or 3 rises and pull them back lowered conception rates amended, Title IX of the or 580-832-3356. highly vascular and moist o’clock in the morning Crop load thinning is topic mucous membranes of the after several hours of cooler mouth, tongue, and nasal temperatures. Because of passages, thus cooling the this, taking the temperature blood passing through these to determine if an animal tissues much like the water in an engine is cooled as it is sick is best done early in the morning to get a true of upcoming pecan field day New member of Ameri- can Angus Association Katlyn Miller of Erick is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Asso- ciation and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 ac- tive adult and junior members. Le) SABE NOW HIRING! pad (Vers Class A CDL drivers with tanker endorsement in Arnett, Leedey, Pecan growers will learn more about the important of crop load thinning at an upcoming field day. Photo submitted. Packsaddle and Thomas. By Trisha Gedon Cooperative Extension Carroll said participants will have the chance to see Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance associate specialist, fruit will learn more about crop STILLWATER, Okla. the operation and equipment Paid Vacation and pecans, said producers load management and wild- needed. Cimarron Valley Matching 401k are optimistic looking at life depredation control dur- Pecan growers who are Research Station person- Competitive Pay this year’s anticipated fall ing the field day. Informa- interested in learning more nel will share their experi- (580) 938-0177 about crop load thinning harvest. “There’s potential for a tion from these two topics can be put into use immedi- ences with the management Arnett, Leedey, Packsaddle should make plans to attend system. In addition. Gary great harvest this year look- ately to benefit 2019 crops, (580) 661-1242 the Pecan Crop Loading Thinning Field Day slated ing at the number of clusters found on most trees across as well as future crops. Emmons, Lincoln County “Managing the pecan crop game warden, will be on Thomas hand to discuss depredation Aug. 1. the state,” Carroll said. load during the water stage Becky Carroll, OSU “We're estimating about 28 and when the kernel has permits and legal means million pounds of pecans expanded from 50 percent of wildlife control. Kenny The Estates of Weatherford, L.P. With big pecan crops, qual- affect 2019’s nut quality will be harvested this year. to 100 percent, growers can Kellett, Northeast District supervisor for the Oklahoma nior Community ity can be affected. Crop load thinning was developed at OSU many years ago to and size, as well as reduce limb breakage,” she said. “This technique can de- Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s wildlife services, will discuss crow —puinagl help with improved pecan crease the chance your trees control and baiting oppor- varieties.” will have cold injury by not tunities. Demonstrations The field day will take being stressed going into the of noise and scare tactics place at the Cimarron Val- winter. Reducing the crop for crow control and other + Water, trash and sewer PAID ley Research Station, 10820 for 2019 enhances the op- + Spacious Floor Plans * Carports Available squirrel trapping techniques S. Jardot, near Perkins, portunity for return bloom + Handicap accessible, walker and wheelerchair friendly, will be available. Oklahoma. Check-in begins in 2020. It also levels out walk in showers, raised toilets For more information at 2:30 p.m. and the work- the crop from year to year ¢ Safe rooms in every unit shop will take place from instead of having alternate about the field day, email 7 * Washer and dryer hookups, all electric, stove, 3 p.m, to 6 p.m. The event bearing with a huge crop Carroll at becky.carroll@ Two Bedroom $543 to $649 is free and includes dinner, one year, followed by noth- okstate.edu. For registration dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, garbage disposal but registration is required ing the next year.” information, contact Stepha- 3601 Centurion, Weatherford, OK * Clubhouse, exercise equipment, planned activities * Close to hospital, physicians’ offices, pharmacy, YMCA by July 30. The Oklahoma Crop load thinning will be nie Larimer at 405-744- * Tv hook up, access to the internet Pecan Growers Association discussed and demonstrated 5404 or stephanie.larimer@ is sponsoring the meal. in the field and participants okstate.edu.