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S Dakota cattle caint take S Tex. weather

HAY MAKER

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Heat kills South Dakota cattle, anthrax threatens
Thursday, July 26, 2007, 3:22 PM

by Peter Shinn

Over a thousand head of cattle in northeast South Dakota died from extreme heat stress Monday and Tuesday. And while the threat of cattle losses from extreme heat appears to be moderating in South Dakota, anthrax remains a threat to cattle across the state.

That's according to Dr. Sam Holland, South Dakota state veterinarian, who told Brownfield that after several days of high heat, high humidity and virtually no air movement, the cattle that perished earlier this week simply succumbed after losing the ability to regulate their temperature. And he says while such extreme weather conditions aren’t unknown in South Dakota, they hadn’t occurred in that part of the state for many years, catching the producers involved off guard. But according to Holland, further heat losses in South Dakota aren’t likely.

"We've got people now getting out in the morning before the heat of the day, before these animals get heat stressed to where they start losing their ability to regulate their body temperature," Holland said. They're getting the water to them and getting them sprinkled and sprayed earlier."

Holland pointed out pork and poultry producers also need to be cognizant of the heat. He said if electricity to animal housing facilities goes out for even a short period of time, death losses can be total.

In the meantime, Holland said the hot and humid weather is also favorable for anthrax, and an animal tested positive for the disease Tuesday at a location south of I-90. According to Holland, when anthrax turns up in a cattle herd a whole cascade of consequences follow. That’s why he strongly encourages South Dakota cattle producers to include anthrax in their vaccination regimen.

"I've never talked to a producer who's lost animals from anthrax that said, 'I'm sure glad I didn't vaccinate and waited to handle it once it occurred,'" Holland quipped.

Holland also urged quick testing for anthrax in the case of sudden cattle death loss. He said early diagnosis can help reduce costs related to containment and clean-up efforts.
 

Juan

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HAY MAKER said:
Heat kills South Dakota cattle, anthrax threatens
Thursday, July 26, 2007, 3:22 PM

by Peter Shinn

Over a thousand head of cattle in northeast South Dakota died from extreme heat stress Monday and Tuesday. And while the threat of cattle losses from extreme heat appears to be moderating in South Dakota, anthrax remains a threat to cattle across the state.

That's according to Dr. Sam Holland, South Dakota state veterinarian, who told Brownfield that after several days of high heat, high humidity and virtually no air movement, the cattle that perished earlier this week simply succumbed after losing the ability to regulate their temperature. And he says while such extreme weather conditions aren’t unknown in South Dakota, they hadn’t occurred in that part of the state for many years, catching the producers involved off guard. But according to Holland, further heat losses in South Dakota aren’t likely.

"We've got people now getting out in the morning before the heat of the day, before these animals get heat stressed to where they start losing their ability to regulate their body temperature," Holland said. They're getting the water to them and getting them sprinkled and sprayed earlier."

Holland pointed out pork and poultry producers also need to be cognizant of the heat. He said if electricity to animal housing facilities goes out for even a short period of time, death losses can be total.

In the meantime, Holland said the hot and humid weather is also favorable for anthrax, and an animal tested positive for the disease Tuesday at a location south of I-90. According to Holland, when anthrax turns up in a cattle herd a whole cascade of consequences follow. That’s why he strongly encourages South Dakota cattle producers to include anthrax in their vaccination regimen.

"I've never talked to a producer who's lost animals from anthrax that said, 'I'm sure glad I didn't vaccinate and waited to handle it once it occurred,'" Holland quipped.

Holland also urged quick testing for anthrax in the case of sudden cattle death loss. He said early diagnosis can help reduce costs related to containment and clean-up efforts.
Haymaker ----S.D. cattle can handle S Tex.weather if you give them a chance. I think you know it's the way they are handled. :evil: :evil:
 

HAY MAKER

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Juan said:
HAY MAKER said:
Heat kills South Dakota cattle, anthrax threatens
Thursday, July 26, 2007, 3:22 PM

by Peter Shinn

Over a thousand head of cattle in northeast South Dakota died from extreme heat stress Monday and Tuesday. And while the threat of cattle losses from extreme heat appears to be moderating in South Dakota, anthrax remains a threat to cattle across the state.

That's according to Dr. Sam Holland, South Dakota state veterinarian, who told Brownfield that after several days of high heat, high humidity and virtually no air movement, the cattle that perished earlier this week simply succumbed after losing the ability to regulate their temperature. And he says while such extreme weather conditions aren’t unknown in South Dakota, they hadn’t occurred in that part of the state for many years, catching the producers involved off guard. But according to Holland, further heat losses in South Dakota aren’t likely.

"We've got people now getting out in the morning before the heat of the day, before these animals get heat stressed to where they start losing their ability to regulate their body temperature," Holland said. They're getting the water to them and getting them sprinkled and sprayed earlier."

Holland pointed out pork and poultry producers also need to be cognizant of the heat. He said if electricity to animal housing facilities goes out for even a short period of time, death losses can be total.

In the meantime, Holland said the hot and humid weather is also favorable for anthrax, and an animal tested positive for the disease Tuesday at a location south of I-90. According to Holland, when anthrax turns up in a cattle herd a whole cascade of consequences follow. That’s why he strongly encourages South Dakota cattle producers to include anthrax in their vaccination regimen.

"I've never talked to a producer who's lost animals from anthrax that said, 'I'm sure glad I didn't vaccinate and waited to handle it once it occurred,'" Holland quipped.

Holland also urged quick testing for anthrax in the case of sudden cattle death loss. He said early diagnosis can help reduce costs related to containment and clean-up efforts.
Haymaker ----S.D. cattle can handle S Tex.weather if you give them a chance. I think you know it's the way they are handled. :evil: :evil:

Yes probably can Juan, I would like to know the rest of this story,truth be known most were in a cramped feed lot without shade..........good luck
 

HAY MAKER

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The rest of the story,bout like we suspected Juan
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July 26, 2007, 10:38AM
Heat Blast Kills 1k Cattle in S.D.


© 2007 The Associated Press

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ABERDEEN, S.D. — More than 1,100 cattle are believed to have died during a two-day blast of heat and humidity in northeast South Dakota.

"It had to be the humidity," said John Braun of the Braun feedlot south of Warner, where the weather killed 85 to 100 of the 4,500 cattle in a feedlot.

The high on Monday in Aberdeen was 97. The heat index, which is related to humidity, hit 106. On Tuesday, the high was 92 in Aberdeen, with a heat index of 100.

"It's a tough deal," said feedlot operator Ivan Sjovall of rural Langford. "We've lost more than a hundred, and there's going to be more."

According to reports from producers and others, the toll included about 400 cattle at three feedlots in the Warner area, 400 in Spink County, and at least 330 in Marshall County.

A 1,200-pound animal sold for slaughter at a current minimum market price of 80 cents per pound would represent a loss of $960.

Braun said his insurance adjuster told him Tuesday morning that he was not covered and that no insurance company offers coverage for loss of animals because of heat.

State Veterinarian Sam Holland said fat cattle on feed _ which, for the most part, are what died this week _ have difficulty cooling their bodies because of their fat condition.

Little or no wind and an abundance of flies also could be factors.

Braun said cattle in his feedlot huddled together to protect themselves from flies, adding to their warmth.

Producers have been spraying water on the animals to keep them cool.

Holland said it is imperative to begin spraying in the morning before heat begins to stress animals.

Holland said producers should have samples from dead animals checked by the State Veterinary Lab to rule out anthrax and other diseases as the cause of death, and carcasses must be burned, buried or removed by a rendering service within 36 hours.


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