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February 3, 2021 News/Education Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show set for July 23 and 24 Trade show vender registration is open OKLAHOMA CITY, Stay True" is the mantra of voice of the Oklahoma Cattle voice that speaks solely for of directors and membership tom line. For more informa- OKLA., Jan. 28, 2021 - The Navy Seals’. The phrase has Industry and works to protect the cattlemen of Oklahoma encourages you to join us in tion about OCA membership, Oklahoma Cattlemen's As- an origin from an old storm and empower Oklahoma and represents beef producers our advocacy efforts to ensure the theft reward program or sociation (OCA) is excited to story, where sailors had to cattlemen today, to serve inall 77 counties across the less government intervention, activities call 405-235-4391 or announce the dates of the hold onto something connect- ed, tied down to a deck. And tomorrow. OCA is the only state. The OCA officers, board lower taxes and a better bot- visit www.okcattlemen.org. 69th Annual OCA Convention the person at the wheel had to and Trade Show! The two-day Helping the cow and the calf during, and stay true to the direction, de- event will take place July 23 spite not being able to see the and 24, 2021 at the Embassy stars. Cattlemen face storms Suites & Convention Center, too and must stay the course after Stage 2 of calving Norman, Okla. despite the weather, markets orall the other challenges that ‘The annual event is notori- ous for a large trade show they might encounter. Like showcasing products and ser- an anchor, cattlemen dig in, vices vital to an ever- changing stand firm, and hold fast. The An issue facing the rancher sheets and magazine articles of the water bag until the baby that Stage Il is much shorter, cattle business. Businesses rope depicts the connection to at calving time, is the amount stated that “Stage 2” of labor calf is delivered. Research hoping to participate as an lasting approximately 60 min- fellow cattlemen and the idea of time heifers or cows are lasted from 2 to 4 hours. data from Oklahoma State exhibitor in the OCA Trade utes in first calf heifers, and of unifying to create strength allowed to be in labor before “Stage 2” is defined as that University and the USDA Show are encouraged to regis- ter early. Trade Show vender but allows some flexibility. assistance is given. Formerly, portion of the birthing pro- experiment station at Miles 30 minutes or less in mature registration is open now and Speakers and agenda traditional text books, fact cess from the first appearance City, Montana clearly show cows. can be accessed at okcattle- details are forthcoming. At- men.org/oca-conventiontrade- tendee registration will open Table 1. Research Results of Length of Stage II of Parturition show. May 1, 2021. Our theme, "Hold Fast, ‘The OCA is the trusted Source No. of Animals Length of Stage 2 USDA (Doornbos, et al.1984. | 24 mature cows 22.5 min. Regional hay JAS:59:1) USDA (Doornbos, et al.1984. | 32 first calf heifers 54.1 min. issues due to JAS:59:1) Oklahoma State Univ. 32 first calf heifers 55.0 min. (Putnam, et al. 1985. western drought Therio:24:385) In these studies, heifers is the result of the deprivation calf by its hind legs also puts watch a video of this tech- Recent USDA reports pro- down 5.9 percent; Kansas, that were in stage 2 of labor of oxygen and the accumula- pressure on the diaphragm nique. Read more about vide a picture of the hay situa- down 5.7 percent and Okla- much more than one hour tion of carbon dioxide that from abdominal organs, inter- working with cows and heifers tion across the U.S. December homa, down 2.4 percent. or cows that were in stage 2 results from the passage of the fering with normal breathing. at calving time by download- Lhay stocks were down a Total 2020 hay production much more than 30 minutes calf through the birth canal. It's better to use a suction ing Oklahoma State University scant 0.6 percent year over was down 1.6 percent nation- definitely needed assistance. ‘The excess of carbon dioxide bulb to clear the airways. Extension Circular E-1006 year for the entire U.S. Table wide with alfalfa hay produc- Research information also results in a build-up of lactic Hanging the calf over a “Calving Time Management 1 shows the top ten states for tion down 3.3 percent year shows that calves from pro- acid (therefore the acidosis.) fence also is NOT a recom- for Beef Cows and Heifers” hay stocks as well as 2020 all over year and other hay pro- longed deliveries are weaker In order to correct the lack of mended method for a sluggish CONTACT: Greg Hartman | hay, alfalfa hay and other pro- and more disease prone, even oxygen and the excess of car- newborn. ‘The weight of the Beckham County OSU Extension duction down just 0.3 percent bon dioxide and its by-prod- calf on the fence restricts the duction. Among the top ten compared to 2019. All hay if born alive. In addition, Center | states for hay stocks, Texas cows or heifers with prolonged ucts, the healthy calf will pant movement of the diaphragm (580) 928-2139 | greghart- production in Kentucky was deliveries return to heat later vigorously shortly after birth. muscle. The fence impairs the was up 14.3 percent year over up 22.7 percent year over year, [email protected] year along with Kentucky, up and are less likely to be bred Some calves, however, may diaphragm’s ability to contract Oklahoma State University, 27.5 percent and Tennessee up led by a 24.2 percent increase for the next calf crop. Conse- be sluggish and slow to begin and move. This diaphragm in compliance with Title VI and 1.0 percent compared to the in other hay production. Texas quently a good rule of thumb: this corrective process. Calves activity is necessary to expand had a 4.9 percent year over VII of the Civil Rights Act of previous year. Nebraska had “If the heifer is not making born after a prolonged stage 2 the lungs to draw in air and 1964, Executive Order 11246 an equal level of hay stocks year increase in both all hay significant progress 1 hour or calves delivered backwards needed oxygen. and other hay production. as amended, Title IX of the on December 1. The other after the water bag or feet (hind feet first) often are slug- A better method is to Education Amendments of 1972, six states had year over year Nebraska had a 4.7 percent in- appear, examine the heifer to gish and severely acidotic. briskly tickle the inside of Americans with Disabilities Act of reductions in end-of-year hay crease in all hay year over year, see if you can provide assis- It is imperative that the nostrils of the calf with 1990, and other federal laws and stocks led by Missouri, down the result ofa 9.5 percent tance. Mature cows should be the newborn calf begins to astraw. This will usually 13.0 percent; North Dakota, decrease in alfalfa production watched for only 30 minutes breathe as soon as possible. cause the calf to have a reflex regulations, does not discrimi- down 11.9 percent; South and a 25.3 percent increase in before a rectal examine is To stimulate the initiation action such as a “snort” or nate on the basis of race, color, Dakota, down 7.2; Montana, other hay production. conducted.” Make certain the of the respiratory process, cough. ‘The reflex cough or national origin, sex, age, religion, cervix is completely dilated be- a few ideas may help. First, “snort” expands the lungs and disability, or status as a veteran ‘Table 1. US. and Top Ten States Hay Stocks and Production, 2020 fore pulling on the chains. If manually clear the mouth and allows air to enter, Expect in any of its policies, practices or Dee | Socks ‘All ay ‘Alfalfa Hay Other Hay you cannot safely deliver the nasal passages of fluids and the calf to pant rapidly for procedures. This includes but is Production Production Production calf yourself at this time, call mucus. Traditionally, compro- a few minutes after breath- not limited to admissions, employ- Site ] 1,000 | State] 1,000 | Sia] 1,000 | Sete] 1,000 your local large animal veteri- mised calves were held up by ing is initiated. Panting is ment, financial aid, and educa- Tons Tons Tons Tons T [4x | e00 |X | 9208 | 1D | —a545 | 4X | 9065 narian immediately. their hind legs to allow fluid the natural response that tional services. References within Despite our best efforts to drain from the airways, but increases oxygen intake and this publication to any specific 2 [wo | 0 [Mo | on7 [Mr | aso [wo [sea at bull selection and heifer now many veterinarians and carbon dioxide release and will commercial product, process, or 3 | sb | 380 | NE| 670 [ca] 340 | KY| 920 development, cows or heifers animal scientists don't recom- allow the calf to reach normal service by trade name, trademark, + [KS [S000 [wit [S908 [NE | — 3268 | OK [4680 occasionally need assistance mend this. Most of the fluid blood gas concentrations. service mark, manufacturer, or 3 [MF | a0 | KS] 33 [SD [aa | IN | 4066 at calving time. Every baby that drains from an upside- Click on this link https:// otherwise does not constitute or © [NE | a200[ KY [San [1A] _2905 [KS [395 calf has a certain degree of down calf is stomach fluid, im- www.youtube.com/ imply endorsement by Oklahoma 7 [OK | a0 [SD] 3365 [MIN | 2068 [NE | 3102 respiratory acidosis. Acidosis portant to health. Holding the watch?v-nEKy2pHjmoE to Cooperative Extension Service, 5 [RY | ses [OK] S369 [CO [2390 [AR | 2667 9 To [ND | 3700| 1D | 3270 | Az |—2210 | va | 2585 [IN | 2930 [CA | 4010 | ND] 2196 [AL | _2m25 FAPC launches online food labeling course Top 10 W755 COAT 31008 Brae Stillwater - Since opening Administration food labeling tions. ing is $600. For more in- in 1997, the Oklahoma State regulations and other top- In the online platform, formation or to enroll, visit US. | 2030 | B4020 T36BIZ 33076 TBS University Robert M. Kerr ics related to the regulated participants will pace them- Understanding Food Labeling 201d | Sa TaRRG FARTS TOR Food and Agricultural Prod- industry. selves through nine modules. Regulations online course. Syrave. | 118 | 9272 132063 S784 TSG ucts Center has been dedicat- Subjects covered in the Each module will be followed EAPC, a part of OSU's ed to promoting the success course include mandatory by an assessment where par- Division of Agricultural Sci- and growth of the food and label elements, food allergen ticipants must score at least ences and Natural Resources, Drought persisted across has some drought regions but agricultural industries within much of the west in 2020 and _ overall hay stocks in the state labeling, nutrition labeling 80% to continue on in the helps to discover, develop and the state. requirements, health and course. Once the course has deliver technical and business has extended into much of are up. As the world continues to the Great Plains at the current CONTACT: Greg Hartman| nutrition claims and special been completed and a final information that will stimu- time. Several states reveal the Beckham County OSU Exten- progress and develop, FAPC labeling issues such as exemp- quiz has been passed, partici- late and support the growth of works to move forward with tions and U.S. Department of impact of the drought on hay sion Center | the technologies utilized and pants will receive a certificate value-added food and agricul- production and supplies and (580) 928-2139 | greg. Agriculture-Food Safety and of completion. tural products and processing services offered to food in- Inspection Service regula- the challenges for cattle pro- [email protected] dustry professionals. Offering Cost for the online train- in Oklahoma. ducers in those regions. Colo- Oklahoma State Univer- several different trainings and rado had December 1 hay sity, in compliance with Title courses in an online platform Roger Mills County Cattlemen’s Assoc. stocks down 15.0 percent year Vi and VII of the Civil Rights has been a major part of this over year, with 2020 alfalfa Act of 1964, Executive Order mission in recent months. 4310 Annual All Breed Bull Sale hay production down 11.9 11246 as amended, Title IX of FAPC is pleased to an- percent and other hay produc- the Education Amendments of Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:15 p.m nounce the “Understanding ROGER MILLS tion down 32.1 percent. New 1972, Americans with Disabil- Food Labeling Regulations” COUNTY (Alternate Date - February 13. 021) Mexico had December 1 hay ities Act of 1990, and other CATTLEMEN'S stocks down 36.4 percent year federal laws and regulations, course is available for enroll- ment in an online platform. ASSOCIATION Cheyenne Ag Pavilion over year and the lowest end- does not discriminate on the “Food businesses are (West side of Cheyenne) of year-hay stocks in the state basis of race, color, national ultimately responsible for in data back to 1973. New origin, sex, age, religion, dis- Bulls consigned by the following: Mexico alfalfa hay produc- ability, or status as a veteran what goes on their products’ Mollet Angus 2H Farms (Mike & Connie Harts) Jason Brown tion was down 12.1 percent in any of its policies, practices labels and making sure they Boswell Cattle Co Black Hereford Ranch Newman Ranch do it correctly,” said Andrea year over year and other hay or procedures. This includes Graves, FAPC business plan- Jenkins Angus Co (Dennie Jenkins) ‘Tyler and Phylli Roberts Holcomb Herefords production was down 21.8 but is not limited to admis- Atkinson Farms Mori White Flick & Flick Farms percent in 2020 compared ning and marketing specialist. sions, employment, financial “It is not enough to just refer Mike's Seedstock Co. 5-D Cattle Co (Tony Dorrell) Moler Herefords to the previous year. While aid, and educational services. Brookshire Farms TJ Dorrell Kenny & Sheldon Rounds overall U.S. hay supplies ap- References within this publica- toa similar product froma Murrow Farms Frank & Lynda Lucas Lazy $ Ranch pear to be adequate, it is clear tion to any specific commercial large competitor. This course that some drought regions are product, process, or service explains in detail how to do so 65+ Breeding Age Bulls, Registered and Commercial experiencing severe challenges by trade name, trademark, and keep your liabilities to a Angus~ Charolais - Composite - Hereford ~ Simmental ~ Simi-Angus ~ Red Angus to get through the winter. The service mark, manufacturer, minimum.” **FOR HE 'H & SAFETY MASKS WILL. UIRED** 16 western and plains states or otherwise does not consti- ‘The course is designed for (not including Texas) had De- tute or imply endorsement by both beginning and advanced For More Information and/or Catalogs Call cember 1 hay stocks down 5.8 Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- food industry professionals and will teach participants Lynda Lucas - (580) 497-7366, Ashlea Yager - (580) 497-7124, Ryan Long - (580) 339-1919 percent year over year. Texas sion Service. or Email: [email protected] about the Food and Drug