June 30, 2021 Issue, Page 4 of 20

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4 June 30, 2021 Ag/Sports Conditions are ideal for significant fly populations on cattle For the past several years, for approximately 60,000 sta- uct belongs in. For instance, a a course spray that is directed ting it up where cattle have to cation Amendments of 1972, fly populations on cattle have ble flies per week. Treatment product can be in three broad at the backs, sides and belly go under the oiler to get to wa- Americans with Disabilities Act of been significant beginning in thresholds for stable flies are chemical classes based on its of the animal. Insect growth ter or a feed area. Regardless of 1990, and other federal laws and late April then increasing to 10 flies per animal when ob- mode of action (the manner regulators (IGR) that are feed the type of insecticide applica- serving just the front legs of regulations, does not discriminate peak populations in August or in how it kills the fly based through mineral are a very tion chosen it important to get animals. Last week the average on the basis of race, color, national September. This year is slightly on target site) and products good option when combined cattle treated to provide some stable fly count per cow was 15 origin, sex, age, religion, disability, different with the cool temper- labeled for on-animal applica- with other control applications relief from the biting flies so with calves having approxi- atures from April through May tions are either pyrethroids, whether it be ear tags, pour- that cattle are not stressed es- or status as a veteran in any of its mately eight stable flies per that slowed the fly populations calf. These numbers will cause organophosphates, or macro- ons or sprays but producers pecially when you add the addi- policies, practices or procedures. down. However, with the significant stress to both the cylic lactones. Veterinarians or will need to monitor consump- tional heat stress that becomes This includes but is not limited to higher humidity and warmer cow and calf but the stable fly country extension personnel tion to be sure that the herd is a factor with high heat indices. admissions, employment, finan- temperatures setting in most populations will decrease if hu- can help identify which chemi- averaging ~4 oz. / hd/ day to CONTACT: Greg Hartman| cial aid, and educational services. of Oklahoma these conditions midity levels begin to decline cal class a product belongs to prevent flies from developing Beckham County OSU Extension References within this publication are prime for both horn fly with consistent temperatures above 90°F. In a typical year, based on the active ingredient from the manure pats. Self-ap- Center to any specific commercial product, and stable fly populations to there are two distinct peaks of listed on the product label if plication devices such as oilers (580) 928-2139 | greg.hart- explode over the next several process, or service by trade name, stable fly populations with one assistance is needed to iden- are a good option but you will [email protected] weeks. trademark, service mark, manu- occurring in early April and tify the chemical class. Sprays have to either make it a force Oklahoma State University, Horn flies are the most facturer, or otherwise does not another one occurring in late are still a good option to pro- use system or put multiple in compliance with Title VI and significant external parasites September. The cooler spring constitute or imply endorsement vide some relief to cattle with oilers out to ensure the whole VII of the Civil Rights Act of of cattle causing an estimated temperatures has delayed the heavy horn fly infestations and herd is treated properly. A 1964, Executive Order 11246 by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- $1.8 billion impact on the spring peak into June. cattle industry annually. Al- the spray should be applied as typical force use system is set- as amended, Title IX of the Edu- sion Service. Regardless of whether though this fly is small and cattle are dealing with horn feeds from the back down the flies or stable flies these are on The Canute Trojanettes 8u Softball side and onto the belly of cattle cattle herds across Oklahoma. team completed in Elk City End of it is the sheer numbers of these League season tournament last This means cattle are not only flies on a per animal basis that weekend and made it to the finals dealing with one fly pest but cause stress to cattle. Over the also both fly pests and they but lost a close game to Cheyenne. past two weeks when observ- ing cattle in pastures the av- both rely on blood meals as By finishing league runner up, they erage horn fly count per head their main food resource. Cat- have qualified for the OK Kids 8u was well over 400 flies per ani- tle will need some relief from State Softball Tournament and will mal. This is double the treat- the biting activity from these be playing next week at Preston. ment threshold of 200 flies fly pests now and the quickest Pictured front row left to right per animal. Considering the method are insecticides ap- Annie Schuster, Delia Elliott, Katie number of times an individual plied directly to the animals. Atha, Hattie Cox, Lainey Gray, horn fly will feed on an animal For stable flies, it is best Layne Allen Second Row: Parker throughout the day is 25 times to find their breeding habitats per day then those numbers Duke, DJ Steffes, Syntrie Wolcott, (hay feeding areas) and clean will certainly cause significant Brennon Degarmo, Emma Elliott, them up or pull some type of stress to cattle. In addition, the Kenzie Talbert,. Not pictured is Ivy implement through those ar- number of horn flies transfer- Cortez. Back Row coaches Dustin ring from larger animals such eas so they can dry out. Con- Degarmo, Jeremy Gray, Ryan Wol- as cows or bulls to calves is at sider that a hay feeding area may not look conducive for fly cott, Quenton Elliott, Wes Elliott, a higher rate than in the pre- development but if you walk on Brianna Elliott. Courtesy photo. vious months. Calves are av- eraging around 150 horn flies that area and there is moisture per animal in the herds ob- seen beneath your feet then it Trojans finish 7-1 in served over the last two weeks. can support stable fly develop- In a cow – calf system the horn ment. For an insecticide ap- flies on the cow or heifer im- plication, the best method is pact weaning weights in calves to spray the legs, brisket and due to the impact of that stress causes decreased milk produc- tion but when combined with direct fly numbers on the calf belly areas with a product that is labeled for on-animal use. Since cattle will get their legs wet from laying in pastures or summer baseball then the impact can be greater. walking through water then By Kerry Hookstra and Simpson swatted a single a double to score Randall for a also had a homer apiece with Stable flies are usually a applying the insecticide with apiece. Greteman, LeGrand, walk off win. two base hits from Maddox. problem in cattle from March a diesel oil as the carrier will June 22 saw Canute in Simpson and Steffes had an Randall got the start and Randall had a pair of doubles through early May but with the Lookeba-Sickles Festival RBI each. Randall swiped two worked three innings with no and a single while Steffes the cooler April and May tem- persist a little longer than one for a pair of games. The Tro- bases and LeGrand had one decision. He walked two with poked the game winning dou- peratures then this fly is affect- applied with water. Cattle pro- jans opened with a 6-2 win theft. They picked up two runs five hits and a strikeout. Stef- ble plus a base hit. Simpson ing cattle currently. Although ducers will have to use a prod- over Elgin. The second contest in the top of the first, two in fes pitched two innings for swatted three singles with one this fly usually decreases when uct that can be mixed with die- brought Vici to the diamond the third and finished with two the decision allowing a walk each from Brody Bryant and temperatures increase from sel and utilize a sprayer with and the teams slugged it out in the sixth. Help came from a and six hits while tossing one Parker Jacks. LeGrand and June through August it is the pumps designed for diesel not over five innings and a two pair of Owl miscues. They were strikeout. The defense had Maddox managed three RBI’s combination of a cooler spring water. hour time limit before Canute touched for two in the bottom no miscues with double plays apiece with two from Steffes with ideal humidity for this For horn flies, there are got a walk off RBI double from of the sixth. from Maddox, Randall, and and one each by Greteman and fly to be more prolific than in Steffes. Randall. Vici committed no many different options to Dru Steffes for the victory. Vici was next up and the previous years. The stable fly Greteman paced the of- errors and allowed no stolen preferably feeds on the front control this pest. One of the With only a season opening game was a preview of likely most popular applications for loss to Clinton the Trojans showdowns in Fall Baseball. fense with a home run and a bases. legs of cattle and occasionally double. LeGrand and Maddox on the belly of animals. Their horn fly control are pour-on posted a 7-1 record in summer Canute scored one in the bot- bite is very painful to cattle products. If using a pyrethroid action. tom of the first and four in the causing significant behavioral pour-on be sure that it is syner- Colby Maddox worked five second. The Indians answered Sayre eagles Travel to Thomas reactions such as leg stomp- gized with piperonyl butoxide innings for the Canute win with four in the top of the third ing, bunching and standing in (PBO). The synergist inhibits over Elgin. He tossed a no hit- and two in the fourth. Three Coaches Corner water for long periods to avoid enzymes that insecticide resis- ter with one walk and seven Trojan runners came home in the bites. One of the preferred tant flies can develop to detox- strikeouts. Colt Randall tossed the bottom of the fourth be- breeding sites for stable flies an inning of relief with one hit, fore the Indians scored three in By Kerry Hookstra ify the insecticidal compound. are old hay feeding areas that a walk and a strikeout. The de- the top of the fifth to lead 9-8. Insecticide impregnated ear never dry out or retain mois- fense committed one error. Lane Greteman powered a 1-2 tags are still a viable option ture for several months. The Trojan bats collected nine pitch out of the park to leadoff for longer horn fly control, but Elk Coaches Corner significant winter tempera- hits, no walks and 11 strike- the Canute half of the frame. tures caused cattle operators operators will need to rotate outs. Dru Steffes hammered Brance Simpson slapped a one Baseball wrapped up their summer in a game with Weath- to feed more hay and these the type of product used every a solo home run and Randal away single and Colt Randall erford and the Woodward Tournament. The Elkettes had a areas are supporting stable fly year to limit insecticide resis- tagged a triple. Steffes added doubled before Kasen LeGrand tance. Rotating products is successful Navajo Team Camp. Football meets three mornings a development. In fact, a typical a single while Randall had two walked and Colby Maddox hit ring / round bale feeding area not based on trade names but base hits. Brody Bryant, Lane into a fielder’s choice. With week to lift and run. Following the dead period summer softball can provide sufficient habitat by the chemical class the prod- Greteman, Kasen LeGrand two outs Dru Steffes delivered will be on the diamond and cross country heads to a camp in Colorado later in July. Have a great summer Oiler Coaches Corner Baseball ended summer play in Elk City. Merritt Basketball Continues with open gyms and intra-squad summer league play shot you want to share? for the Oilerettes. They had a successful time at the Cache Team Camp. Oiler Basketball went to Frederick for a one day camp Send us a description along with the that completed summer workouts.” Trojan Coaches Corner photo to [email protected] to be Baseball ended the season with a 7-1 record and takes some time off before preparing for Fall Baseball. Canute Basketball featured in an upcoming edition! looks forward to when practices open in October. Summer league play is coming in July for Fast-pitch Softball