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AG/Sports August 4, 2021 Anaplasmosis: People, Ticks, and Certain Flies Lucas Applauds $1.7 Anaplasmosis is a common reduction in clinical signs. tick problems in certain pas- Million USDA Investment where the cattle are congregat- disease in cattle and Oklaho- Transmission ing throughout the day. The tures. Burning pastures in the ma is considered an endemic Now for the “People” compo- spring will reduce tick popula- pyrethroid spray will act as a state. This means that ana- nent for anaplasmosis preven- tions fora period but the burn- Expanding Ag Research repellent and the traps will at- plasmosis will occur every year tion, one of the most prevalent ing frequency would need to within Oklahoma with some ways the bacteria is spread is be yearly or at least utilized in at Langston University tract the flies away from the animals. This is not complete- variation on the intensity of through contaminated needles a patch burning system where ly effective during outbreaks this disease usually based on used to administer pharma- different parts of the pastureof large populations of horse the strain of Anaplasma mar- ceutical drugs to cattle. In are burned each year to affect / deer flies. Stable fly control Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) ap- ginale. A. marginale is a bacte- fact, a study conducted by tick populations. The most ria that infects red blood cells Kansas State University dem- successful means of tick con- can be achieved by managing plauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and once an animal becomes onstrated that six out of 10 trol is the combination of pas- old hay feeding areas because recent announcement that the USDA's National Institute of Food infected they are infected for uninfected animals became in- ture rotation usually in August stable flies utilize these old life. This bacteria does not fected with anaplasmosis after away from pastures with his- hay feeding areas as breeding &sityAgriculture to support (NIFA) awarded $1,789,550 to Langston Univer- and expand agriculture research, teaching, and harm the red blood cells di- treating one infected animal torical tick issues and the use sites. The goal is to dry out rectly but the cow's immune due to not changing needles of a systemic products such as the area underneath the initial extension activities. response recognizes it when between animals. Also, any an ivomec or moxidectin type hay layer because that is where “Langston University has long played an important role in the it reaches certain levels which instrument that penetrates products. the stable flies are developing field of food and agricultural sciences and research. Expanding then causes anemia due to the the skin or comes into con- Certain biting flies are also in- as maggots. This is achieved agriculture capacity, including livestock and crop research, lends immune system killing the red tact with blood will serve as a volved in anaplasmosis trans- by dragging an implement discoveries that can have a tremendous impact on people all over blood cells that are infected. fomite and transfer the bacte- mission but not all flies are through the hay feeding area This will limit the amount ria from infected to uninfected involved in moving this dis- so that the area under the hay the globe,” said Congressman Lucas. “I applaud USDA for con- of oxygen that is transport- animals. These can include ease from animal to animal. is exposed to allow drying. tinuing to support the prestigious work done at Langston Uni- ed throughout the animal's dehorning tools, tattoo tools, ‘The two main biting flies that Stable flies will be active in versity, and I look forward to working to ensure investments in blood, which can then lead to castration equipment and ear are implicated in anaplasmo- early fall which coincides with agriculture research continue in Oklahoma and across the coun- aggressive behaviors exhib- tagging tools. sis are horse / deer flies and infection patterns of ana- try.” ited by normally docile cows or Ticks are probably the next stable flies. Horse and deer fall plasmosis in Oklahoma herds. ‘The four grants through the 1890 Institution Teaching, Research, bulls. Other clinical signs that most common source of main- flies visit multiple animals to animals are infected with the taining the bacteria in the en- receive a complete blood meal Whether it is people, ticks or and Extension Capacity Building Grants program will ensure vironment. The reason for this because their bite is very pain- flies that are involved in ana- Langston University will be able to enhance methods of livestock bacteria are extreme lethargy, yellowing of the mucous mem- is that ticks are considered a ful and will cause animals to plasmosis, the main concern is research, improve goat production methods, secure sustainable branes, abortions, weight loss, biological vector of anaplas- react quickly when bitten. ‘This preventing the spread of this production of small ruminants, and improve goat producer edu- anddifficulty breathing. Most mosis, which means that the causes the feeding by these devastating disease. Work- cation. producers will not know they bacteria can multiply within flies to be interrupted so they ing with your veterinarian is have an anaplasmosis prob- the tick, and when the tick visit multiple animals that in- the most important aspect in “Our 1890 Land-grant universities are an integral part of our na- lem until they see dead cows feeds on a different animal, creases the transmission risk. managing this disease because tion’s fabric,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As USDA or bulls that are older than they are exposing that animal Similarly, stable flies cause in Oklahoma it is not a matter continues to work tirelessly to advance equity and provide greater 2-years of age. This is why this to higher levels of the bacteria. significant pain when feeding of “if” but rather a matter of access to nutritious and safe food for all Americans, especially to disease can be so devastating In addition, the main ticks in- on the legs of the animals that “when” anaplasmosis will im- historically disadvantaged groups, this investment will strength- because it targets some of the volved are Dermacentor ticks will cause the animals to react pact your cattle herd. en the ability of our Land-grant Institutions to deliver innovative older stock in the herd, which that go unnoticed due to their that then interrupts feeding CONTACT: Greg Hartman| have significant investment preferred feeding locations in by this fly. ‘The difference be- Beckham County OSU Extension solutions that address emerging agricultural challenges impact- towards these animals. between the legs. Producers tween ticks and flies related Center | ing diverse communities. We are pleased to be able to build the ‘Treatment options will have to put their animals (580) 928-2139 | greghare- to anaplasmosis is that biting research and training capacity of these critical institutions as First and most important is through a chute to accurately flies are mechanical vectors they develop the next generation of leaders in agriculture” to consult with your local vet- determine if they have a Der- of anaplasmosis. This means [email protected] erinarian so that they can de- macentor tick problem by con- that the bacteria does not rep- Oklahoma State University, in velop a comprehensive plan to ducting tick scratches which is licate within the fly and the compliance with Title VI and VIT limit the impact of anaplasmo- time consuming and stressful survival on the exterior of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sis. This relationship is impor- to the animals especially when mouthparts of the fly is very Executive Order 11246 as amend- tant because the most com- the heat index is above 90°F. short. When these flies are ed, Title IX of the Education monly utilized control plan is The male Dermacentor ticks to administer tetracycline an- are more involved in the trans- involved in the transmission of anaplasmosis this usually Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and COACHES CORNER gi tibiotics through mineral sup- mission of anaplasmosis due means that there are infected other federal laws and regula- By Kerry Hookstra plements or feed and the only to the more interrupted feed- animals present either within tions, does not discriminate on the access to this preventative ing patterns exhibited by male your herd or located very close. basis of race, color, national ori- treatment is to obtain a Vet- ticks to receive a complete Flies are not efficient carriers gin, sex, age, religion, disability, Elk Coaches Corner erinary Feed Directive (VED) blood meal. The male ticks will of the bacteria but can certain- or status as a veteran in any of its through your veterinarian. feed on more animals to re- ly transmit it from an infected policies, practices or procedures. Cross country is running and moving toward the opening of More severe infections can be ceive their blood meal, which animal to a nearby uninfected ‘This includes but is not limited to treated with injectable antibi- increases the risk of transmis- animal. admissions, employment, finan- the season. The Big Elks traditionally host the first meet of the otics via an intramuscular in- sion. Fly control for horse/ deer flies cial aid, and educational services. jection of oxytetracycline ad- Tick control can be difficult is very difficult because only season. Softball summer league play saw an excellent summer. ministered multiple days and due the life cycle of the Derma- the females visit the animals References within this publication should be given under a veteri- centor ticks that require more and are only on the animal for to any specific commercial prod- ‘They open the season with their Fall Festival. Elk City Football narian’s directions. A vaccine than one host to reach the short periods. ‘The most effec uct, process, or service by trade is available in some states and adult stage. This means some tive means to limit the impact name, trademark, service mark, begins fall workouts Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Oklahoma is approved for this of the ticks are on alternative of these type of flies is to apply manufacturer, or otherwise does vaccine, This vaccine does not hosts such as wildlife and con- a pyrethroid spray in combina- not constitute or imply endorse- prevent infection but anec- trol programs will have to be tion with using commercially ment by Oklahoma Cooperative Oiler Coaches Corner dotal evidence demonstrates a developed based on history of available traps located in areas Extension Service. Oilerette Softball wil complete summer league action after a good set of contests. The season opens with Minco visiting Aug. lighis 4 9. Oiler Football commences practice Aug. 9. Trojan Coaches Corner ‘Trojanettes wrap up summer play this week. The season opens at the Elk City festival Aug. 10. Baseball opens workouts Aug. 1 and will begin the fall season Aug. 10. SWOSU Fall semester classes Action start August 16 Fall semester classes begin August 16 at Southwestern Oklaho- ma State University in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon, and en- rollment continues for students who want to begin or continue their educational endeavors at SWOSU. How are you or your kiddos during this time at home? We would Shamus Moore, registrar on the Weatherford campus, said stu- dents can enroll at the Registrar's Office on either the Weath- erford or Sayre campuses. Online enrollment is also available love to see your creative ways of keeping everyone busy and through the SWOSU website for students that have completed entertained while practicing social distancing. at least 60 hours and the prior semester at SWOSU. Students must already be fully admitted to the University and have no holds on their account. See the university website (www.swosu. Please send photos including names, ages and a description edu) fora complete listing of courses. For incoming freshmen, the university offers one more enroll- of the photo to [email protected] or via Facebook! ment opportunity for high school seniors who plan to attend SWOSU this fall. An enrollment session is planned August 11. Additional information is available by calling the Weatherford Registrar's office at (580) 774-3777 or visit www.swosu.edu.