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DAIRY MONTH ISSUE

Efficient Dairy Farming

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Expanding Through Generations Ozark Mountain Creamery has grown since Fry Dairy began in 1957

Making Her Own Way Niangua, Mo., teen earns State FFA award for her growing dairy herd

Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle

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Gettle Dairy Farm utilizes a robotic milking system for its 120-cow herd

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Avian flu numbers declining: There are fewer reports of dead and sick birds point to an end to the current outbreak of avian influenza, Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist, has reported. Rising summer temperatures also will likely lead to a decrease in avian influenza. The MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed avian flu cases as early as March. The lab first confirmed avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Stoddard County on March 3. The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed cases in at least 23 Missouri counties as of May 11. Some fairs in the Ozarks have opted to alter their waterfowl shows this summer in the wake of the outbreak. Please check with local fair officials for any changes. Egg processing center expands: An egg washing and packing facility, Egg Central Station in Springfield, Mo., is expanding. The facility, operated by Vital Farms, is nearly doubling in size which the group says will create more than 50 agriculture-related jobs. New location planned: S&H Farm Supply, Inc., has broken ground on a new location in Lebanon, Mo. The facility, which will be located on Evergreen Parkway, is planned to open later this year. Event benefits scholarship fund: Nearly $45,000 was raised at the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Auction, which was held at the Boots and Bling Banquet during Missouri Beef Days in Bolivar, Mo. Nominations sought: The Missouri Livestock Symposium is accepting nominations for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding achievements and distinguished contributions to the livestock industry. Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. Other parties who have been long-time supporters of the Missouri livestock industry will also be considered. The selected applicant will become a member of the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and will be inducted at the Symposium in Kirksville on Dec. 2. The award nomination form for more information, email missourilivestock@gmail.com, or call 660-665-9866.

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arly one morning, as I unrolled a bale of hay during the second week revoofnwFebruary, orC yrreJI yB heard the weak, little bawl of a newborn calf. There in the edge of the woods stood the tiJerry Crownover farms niest, red calf I’d ever seen, seemingly crying in Lawrence County. He for its mother. Counting cows, while inspecting to see is a former professor of which ones had calved overnight, I spotted a first-calf Agriculture Education at heifer, allowing a new, tiny calf to suckle. Hurriedly, Missouri State University, I grabbed the bawling little red calf and carried all 25 and is an author and pounds of him to who I suspected was the mother of professional speaker. bouncing twin calves. Since instinct told her that she To contact Jerry, go to was already taking care of her baby and allowing it to ozarksfn.com and click suckle, she rudely butted away the interloper. Sadly, on ‘Contact Us.’ this is quite common with bovine twins. It was cold that morning, with a skiff of snow covering the ground, and I knew the mini-bull wouldn’t last long in those conditions. Swiftly, I loaded the little fellow inside the cab of the tractor and transported him to the barn, where I laid him on a fluffy bed of wheat straw. Judy had prepared a bottle of warm colostrum, and upon arrival to the barn, he quickly gulped down the contents. Immediately after consuming the warm treat, the little calf began shaking like an old-time Quaker revival. My son’s fiancé was witness to the event and instantaneously dubbed the newborn calf “Shaky.” Feeding the calf three to four times daily, he would live up to his new name every single time he received nourishment. After a week, the feedings became twice-daily shaking events. After six weeks of living in the barn and accompanying warmer weather, Judy released the calf to run with all the other cattle and, both morning and evening quickly trained him to come to the yard fence and bawl for his bottle. By this time, he

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ay was Beef Month, so it’s only fitting June follows up with Dairy Month. Ice cream, after all, is fantastic after a nice beef dinner. Ice cream is good anytime, and I may or may not have had ice cream for Julie Turner-Crawford lunch recently. My young neighbor often asks if I have is a native of Dallas made any ice cream lately and to let him know when I County, Mo., where she grew up on her have some. I guess I spoiled him around the Fourth of family’s farm. She is a July last year with a couple of batches. I’m a big fan of graduate of Missouri it too. State University. To The dairy cow is an amazing animal when you stop to contact Julie, call 1-866think about it. Dairy cows give us rich, whole milk that 532-1960 or by email at is processed into ice cream, cheeses, yogurt, butter, coneditor@ozarksfn.com. densed milk, evaporated milk, cream and much more. Dairy cattle are truly universal animals because dairy breeds also produce delicious beef. While my family raises beef cattle, we like a good Jersey steer in the freezer. Some might not care for it, but we think it’s hard to beat. — Continued on Next Page

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the U.S. dairy industry supports 3.3 million jobs and $41.6 billion in direct wages. The IDFA also states the combined economic impact of dairy products totaled $752.93 billion in 2021. That’s a lot of ice cream and cheese. Dairy goats are underappreciated dairy animals. A dairy nanny produces milk not only for its kids, but there have been countless orphaned lambs, calves, colts, piglets, puppies and kittens that got a good start to life thanks to a goat’s milk. Many folks who can’t handle cow’s milk can enjoy goat milk without consequences. Then are also all the wonderful goat milk soaps, cheeses and other products. When I was about 15 or so, I occasionally milked goats for a neighbor. It was an neat setup with a portable milking machine, and the goats would jump onto stanchions. It was a little overwhelming the first time or two to have all these goats come charging into the barn, but they knew their places, which made it much easier. That’s when I began to appreciate dairy goats, and the production and style of the species. I keep telling Bill one of these days he will appreciate my dream of a nice little milk barn with a side for cows and another for goats, but he doesn’t see things the same way I do, which isn’t unusual. I told him I would only

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Gettle Dairy Farm utilizes a robotic milking system for it’s 120-cow herd

On the Gettle Dairy Farm in Pleas- heard-of-freedom for dairy farmers. Not ant Hope, Mo., robotic milkers save having their life revolve around that Ryan and Debbie Gettle precious set-in-stone milking time each day is a time with their four children. huge gift of time. Since 2016, the Gettles have ran a catThe technology allows them to separate tle and dairy operation on 1,100 acres in from that twice daily appointment, which Polk County with Ryan’s parents, Chuck and Diane Gettle. Ryan is a fourth-generation farmer; his family has been in the farming business for decades. Even Ryan’s brother Brandon Gettle helped in the expansion of the farm, jointly acquiring another 500 acres of the total land owned by members of the Gettle family. Ryan didn’t start out as a dairy farmer. Instead, he had a “regular” job in town, but he quickly learned that kind of lifestyle wasn’t for him. “I didn’t like it,” he said. “My parents had a dairy that they had quit working back in 2009.” And that’s when Ryan and his brother purchased the extra acreage and decided to revive the milking operation. On the farm, they have a mix of Jersey and Holsteins for dairy and Angus for beef, with 200 momma cows and 120 dairy cows. Milk is sold to Dairy Farmers of America. The reason for their beef and dairy breed choices are simple: efficiency, Ryan said. And that ties in with their goals for is an essential function with four young the operation. children. It was a huge investment, they “We want to become more efficient in admitted, but it’s something that aids not feeding,” Ryan said, adding only in producing top-notch milk, but that doing so will result in a provides more freedom. With the better milk product. robotic milker, each cow has a As for the dairy side of neck collar. the operation, this is where “It’s basically a FitBit for a Pleasant the robotic milkers come into Hope, Mo. cow,” Ryan said. play. The robotic milkers are The transponder contains a technology that provides the cow’s personal data. the Gettles a previously unEach cow that has a neck JUNE 13, 2022

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collar can enter the robotic milking machine when it’s ready to be milked. It’s identified by that collar. Then, the robot is triggered to clean the cow’s teats, then proceed in the milking process. The data is collected and reviewed by the Gettles so they can track milk production and alter feed, if needed, for efficiency. Their Jersey herd’s rolling average is about 55 pounds per day, Ryan said. The dairy cows’ diets consist of alfalfa, corn, silage, soybean meal, brewer’s grain, and a custom mineral pack brought in from Kansas. Beef cattle are grass fed with some partial rotational grazing, and supplemented with mineral packs acquired near Marshfield, Missouri. All cows are vaccinated, wormed, and a hoof trimmer comes out every six months for the dairy cows. These are just a few of the many details that go into the business of cattle and dairy.

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Ryan said their business goals are to “just get better at what we have.” Both Ryan and Debbie believe homing in on the quality aspects rather than expansion is their focus. As for their personal life, having their kids grow up on the farm is the other side of things. “I like that they [the children] have space and freedom along with responsibility,” Debbie said. “[Farming] teaches them a life skill. They understand where things come from.” “And it keeps them off their tablets,” Ryan added. But son Mason, 8, does a pretty good job of running reports for the dairy operation on the computer. “He can pretty much run it,” Ryan admitted. Both Ryan and Debbie agree having their children – Mason, Maddison, Mylee and Marshall – grow up on the farm is an essential part of what motivates them to keep the operation up and running and functioning smoothly. And the robotic milkers have aided in making a large-scale dairy farm a possibility while raising a big family.

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Dwight Fry and his family began Ozark Mountain Creamery in 2009 as a make or break option for their dairy farm.

Expanding Through Generations a slow death like we’re doing now or we can jump in and either succeed or die a quick death,’” Teresa recalled. They built the creamery in 2009 and went into production in Ozark Mountain Creamery has grown since April 2010. Prior to having the creamery, the Frys were running the dairy farm and selling milk to Fry Dairy began in 1957 co-ops. They had sold to DFA and currently their excess milk goes to Central Equity Carrying on the family tradition of dairy farming, brothers David and Milk Co-op. The creamery sells an average of 4,000 gallons of milk a week, which constiDwight Fry and their families, of Mountain Grove, Mo., expanded Fry Dairy tutes about 75 percent of what is produced at the farm. The cows average 50 to 55 pounds into the creamery business. Ozark Mountain Creamery milk stands out in the of milk, per cow, per day according to Lori. cooler with its unique glass bottle. “They tend to give more milk,” Dwight said of their choice to have Holsteins. With dry David’s wife Teresa and Dwight’s wife Lori run the creamery, while David and Dwight cows and heifers, they have 140 head, with 90 to 100 coming through the double-eight run the farm. In all, Ozark Mountain Creamery employs 12 people including Teresa and herringbone parlor. They calve year round and use registered bulls as opposed to AI. Lori. Three route drivers deliver the milk. Currently on its fourth generation of dairy Dwight milks mornings and weekend nights, and one of their employees comes in to farmers, the tandem business is all about family. milk on weeknights. “Her name is Lily Rogers and she does an excellent job.” “The lucky part is my wife’s up at the creamery. My sons are right here; they’re milking. The farm 260 acres and the family raises the majority of their herd’s diet, which consists My brother comes and helps, he works with us. When my daughters were at home, they of corn, triticale and brome hay. were in here milking at night. We all just work as a family,” Dwight said. “We mix the commodity feed with our corn silage and our triticale and feed them TMR The original Fry Dairy was owned by Lloyd and Olva Fry. Their son Philoutside,” Dwight said. They purchase a commodity mix from Richards Brothers, lip, after returning home from WWII, helped Lloyd build the first Grade which also run a grocery and was one of the first places to sell their milk. In the barn, A dairy barn in Wright County. Phillip and Dora Fry began their own Fry the feed consists of ground corn, soybean meal and distillers grain. Dairy in 1957 in the dairy’s present location. More milk barns were add“I went to the barn with my Dad when I was no more than 8 years old. My ed (in 1990 and 2008) and after having run their father’s dairy, the brothers brother and I, we took care of calves. Once we got older we started buying calves. each milked in their own barns. David has recently retired from milking and I was probably a senior in high school when I bought my first cow; I bought Mountain Grove, Dwight’s sons, Luke and Caleb Fry, are now milking there. five. When my dad first retired, I bought his cows, about 20 of them,” said Mo. “In 2009, the milk prices were really bad. We were brainstorming for ways for Dwight of his early start in dairy farming. the farm to continue on and make ends meet. Dwight said, ‘We can either die To keep the cows healthy, they vaccinate all of the cows about two By Eileen Manella

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The glass bottles are filled, capped, datestamped and placed in the cooler where Lori said it is stored between 32 and 38 degrees to keep the milk lasting longer. “When they go out and make the deliveries, they pick up the empty glass bottles. We’ll have employees process them and get them ready to go through the bottle washer,” Teresa said. The bottle washer is a 1960’s model that is no longer made. “David and Dwight went through it from top to bottom and got it in shape. Farmers are good mechanics.” In their first summer running the creamery as a family business, the prewashing of the bottles went to the kids who hand-cleaned them before they were run through the bottle washer. They have since modified the system, so any empties needing rinsing, are tended to upon arrival. After going through the bottle washing machine, the bottles enter the processing room on a conveyor belt where employees inspect the bottles for cleanliness and cracks. “The first bottling we did whole milk and chocolate. We did like a 100 gallons of each,” Lori said. They first sold milk locally in Mountain Grove through a M Richards Brothers and een l i E Country Mart. They gave o by Phot out samples in the stores and appreciated the community’s kindness and encouragement. “Every other dairy farmer in the area came to taste our milk and support our farm. Everybody was excited for us,” said Teresa. Ozark Mountain Creamery has added skim milk and cream line, and flavors are rotated throughout the year, including strawberry, orange cream, root beer, vanilla, butter pecan and eggnog. Of all of the flavored milks, Lori said eggnog wins. “It’s a definite holiday [favorite]. Everybody looks for eggnog.” Ozark Mountain Creamery milk is sold to 148 locations. In addition to retail stores, coffee shops advertise using their milk and they also sell to schools and an assisted living facility. ne

weeks after they calve, and cows are dewormed before being dried off. To protect the cows from the possibility of mold in the feed, they include BioBond in their diet. In addition to milking and farming, David and Dwight help out at the creamery. “If something breaks down, I make sure it gets fixed,” Dwight said. Sometimes he oversees that a truck gets fixed or brings in a substitute truck to get the milk delivered. From the milk barn, the milk is hauled by truck to their creamery up the road. “Every tank of milk brought up from the farm, goes through the lab,” Teresa said. From the receiving bay, it is tested for antibiotics and the butter fat level. The milk goes into one, large vat and it’s heated to 145 degrees for 30 minutes. Milk from larger processors generally is heated to a higher temperature for much less time. At higher temperatures, more nutrients and enzymes in milk are destroyed. The Frys had planned on switching their pasteurization process to a quicker one, but Teresa explained that positive customer feedback swayed them to stay with the vat process. Some lactose intolerant customers reported they could tolerate Ozark Mountain Creamy milk. According to their website, they are one of only two dairies in the state that use the vat pasteurization method. “When it’s in the vat, it gets up to 145 degrees,” Lori explained, adding it then gets cooled down in the plate cooler. “On one side is the hot milk and on the other side you have an ice cooler. It will chill it down from 145 degrees to when it goes in the tank, it’s about 40.” There is a separator for the 2 percent milk and the skim milk. Using centrifugal force, the cream is separated from the milk. And all but the cream line milk passes through a homogenizer, to disperse the cream. Then the milk heads to the finishing tanks and bottler.

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Whispers from the Past By Manndi Wilkins

The Kendrick House is one of the few remaining structures in Jasper County, Mo., that withstood the Civil War The Kendrick House, located at 131 North Garrison St., just outside of historic Carthage, Mo., has many a tale to tell. From her origin in 1849, this home has provided a dramatic backdrop for injured Civil Car soldiers, horses of visiting militia, slaves, family members, and it is even rumored to play host to several resident spirits who like to pay a random modern-day visit now and then. Now 173 years young, this home boasts nearly two centuries worth of historically dramatic stories, just begging to be told. Built in 1849, Kendrick Place is one of the last standing homes in Jasper County that withstood the devastating fires that ran through Carthage during the Civil War. Upon entering the original home through the front door (which is currently not serviceable due to repairs), there are two large rooms on the ground level. One served as a parlor, with a massive fireplace on one wall and an elegant entertaining piano in the corner on the opposite side of the room. Directly opposite the parlor, visitors will find an expansive dining room, which housed a large wooden dining table, another grand fireplace, and built-

in shelves showcasing old family heirlooms such as dishes, décor, and other personal effects. The two rooms were often left open, with both fireplaces blazing, in efforts to warm the interior of the dwelling on chilling winter nights. During the war, the Kendrick House was used by Confederate, as well as Union soldiers, as a sick house and militia hospital. The home was even used as a courthouse for a brief period, before the present courthouse, located on the square in Carthage, was completed. There is a large rectangle dining table present in the home today that is said to have been used as an operating table for injured soldiers and surgeries. Stains can be seen on the wooden surface, believed to be blood from years of countless wartime surgeries. The table would be moved to the back door, where a bucket would be placed at one end, while the table was propped up on the other end, to collect the mounding build-up of blood and other surgical remains. Another bit of history is when soldiers would stop at the Kendrick House for respite or medical attention, they would guide their horses into the large parlor room on the first floor. Horses were

brought inside so as not to draw attention to a military presence at the stately home. There are two large wooden cabinets on each side of the massive stone fireplace in the parlor. The horses were fed fresh-grown corn out of wooden drawers at the bottom of the cabinets. The remnants of hoof prints are embedded in the wooden floor in front of the floor-to-ceiling length cabinets to serve as proof of these large creatures’ presence inside the elegant mansion. In front of the fireplace in the parlor, the tour guide will likely pull aside the large floor rug, which was known as carpet in the 1800s. There are four wooden planks that can easily be pulled up to reveal an expansive open area underneath the house. This was where women and children would seek hidden protection when soldiers or unwelcome guests entered the home. This underground area served as the equivalent of today’s safe room, offering an added layer of protection to the homeowners’ family members. Upon ascending the curved staircase to the second floor of the Kendrick Home, one will find two large bedrooms on either side of a large landing/breezeway. The bedroom to the left was the master bedroom.

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There is a large wardrobe in the corner of the room. At the time, houses were taxed based on the number of doors, including closets. Therefore, in efforts to lower the overall cost of the home, many families chose not to build closets in the bedrooms but would rather use large wooden wardrobes to house their clothing. The room opposite the master bedroom is where the children slept. There are currently two full-size beds in this room, along with several other antique pieces of furniture, old-fashioned dolls, and several large, colorful plastic balls, which are used as communication tools for the child spirits said to inhabit the Kendrick House. In this very room, one of the famous “spirited” children has been known to stand at the window and pull aside the lace curtains so she could take a peek at the activity outside, much as she did when she lived there in the 1800s. Due to spinal issues, she was not able to run and play outside with the other children. The breezeway separating the upstairs bedrooms has a door at one end and a window at the other. Oftentimes, during the hottest summer months, the door and window were both left open, and the family members would sleep in the JUNE 13, 2022

ozarks roots breezeway, in efforts to absorb the coolest part of the house and capitalize on the slight summer breeze on the darkest, and most sultry, of summer nights. There are several outbuildings on the land adjoining the historic mansion. The original slave quarters, a one-room dwelling, is located in back of the home. Several sightings of the outline of a man in period clothing have been seen in the window. There is also an old hand-dug well and the remnants of what was once a gas station owned and operated on the Kendrick land. The Kendrick House has been owned by the Victorian Carthage Society since the 1980s. Tours were halted during the COVID pandemic, but there are hopes to open the home for public tours once again so this beloved “Old Lady of the Ozarks” can resume showcasing her marvelous secrets and entertaining stories. While the secrets of the stately Kendrick House and surrounding grounds may never fully be revealed, the Carthage Victorian Society, along with Dark Ozarks, continues to gently invite the actively present spirits to indulge their audience with snippets from the past. One can hardly visit a home nearly 200 years old and not assume there are not ghosts still inhabiting the space. Several spirits were mentioned. The youngest, and possibly the loudest, is affectionately known as “Carrot Soup,” her childhood nickname. Carol Sue, her given name, was the granddaughter of one of the many owners over the years. She tragically died of polio before her 3rd birthday and is one of the resident spirits who never moved from the Kendrick House. From the peeling floral wallpaper to the tattered rug barely covering the old wooden planked floor, every corner of the historic Kendrick House holds a multitude of secrets from the past. Secrets, if you are quiet and curious enough, that may just find a uniquely spirited way to reveal themselves to present visitors nearly two centuries later. Today, the Kendrick House can be reserved for private weddings, family gatherings, and historical events. While public tours have not fully resumed, a private tour can be arranged by contacting Lisa Livingston-Martin via The Kendrick House’s Facebook Page. JUNE 13, 2022

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History: After battling issues with his fencing system, Ryan Mitchell ben Owners: gan researching other options. That’s Ryan and Melissa Mitchell when he found Timeless Fence System. n Location: “I was frustrated with cracked insuUrbana, Mo. lators on my hot wire, insulators being knocked off by deer and I was looking for a better solution, and this is what I found,” Ryan said. Ryan launched Double B Farm & Supply in December 2021 and is an authorized reseller of Timeless Fence System. Products: Ryan explained Timeless Fence System is made from recycled PVC, such as vinyl windows and doors, making the posts virtually indestructible. The posts also serve as the fence insulators. “It removes anything conductive out of your fence system, so there is no grounding out,” Ryan said. “The posts do not conduct electricity.” He went on to say the Timeless Fence System can be used for new construction or be added to an existing fencing structure. “I’ve been going into my fence and replacing a little at a time,” Ryan said. The Timeless Fence System offers t-posts, h-posts, stabilizers, end braces and corners, as well as gates. The posts, braces and corners are predrilled, so producers can easily run wire. Ryan added that the system will not rust or rot. Double B Farm & Supply sells the system, but it does not do installation. Ryan added they also offer other electric fencing supplies, such as chargers, stringers and other items. Future Plans: As the market for Timeless Fence System and his other products grows, Ryan hopes to one day move to Double B Farm & Supply full time. “I would also like to expand a little and get to where I’m doing more of this,” he said.

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Drawn to Farming for a Stable Future By Janet Warford-Perry

The Enke’s farming operation has grown to become the family’s main food source Tracy Enke grew up dirt poor in a she wants to farm. “If I don’t farm, what town subdivision but dreamed of else am I going to do?” Tracy told him. one day living in the country and Just one of the jobs Tracy performs would raising her family on a farm. be a full-time challenge for most people. The urge may have begun when her She’s a real estate agent, presently a foster family traveled to Nowata, mom to four boys and drives a bus for Okla., in the summertime Newburg Public Schools. to help her grandma tend to Perhaps because she was raised the farm chores. as a child without the finer Her husband Roy, a profesthings in life, Tracy also has a sional who travels across the passion for being prepared United States installing medical Newburg, Mo. for hard economic times in equipment in hospitals, has ofthe worst scenario. ten asked Tracy why in the world Tracy and Roy own 177

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Wyatt Enke, son of Roy and Tracy Enke, is active on the family farm, which includes both dairy and beef cattle, as well as other species. Submitted Photo

acres, 115 on their homestead and 62 adjacent in a farm where their 18-yearold son Wyatt lives. Wyatt helps on the farm and Roy always takes ‘vacation’ and comes home to put up hay in the summertime. Roughly 500-700 round bales are harvested annually.

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Tracy presently raises 40 beef cattle and all currently have calves on them. That’s in addition to six cows. Tracy said one cow can produce enough butter, milk, cream and cheese to supply — Continued on Next Page

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two families. At times her foster kids have taken on the project of selling milk to raise extra money. It teaches them not only how to care for livestock but also self-sufficiency and good work ethic. Cows have to be milked every single day regardless. It also serves as a reminder that marketing farm products will fluctuate greatly in price from time to time. When the price of a gallon of milk was $2, and the cost per jug with a locking cap is $1, the profit margin is already thin to none before even the cost of feeding the cattle is figured. However, a family of six, with four growing teenage boys, can save money at the grocery store if they don’t have to purchase milk, butter, cream or cheese. Tracy said, should they fall on very poor economic times, her small herd of six could supply several local families with milk products. Currently, residents of New York are paying $6 a gallon for milk and $5 a dozen for eggs, Tracy said. With current predictions the price of milk may go up to as much as $11 per gallon in stores, Tracy said the Enke family farm can serve as a help to neighbors and friends unable to afford retail. “If you don’t have your own source of food, I’m afraid you’re going to be in trouble sooner than later,” Tracy said. She’s chosen to breed a cross between dairy and beef cattle, black Angus and Jersey, to provide both milk and meat products. They are dual purpose. It’s like getting a two in one model.” Tracy explained. The Enke farm also has a commercial butcher shop and milking operation on the property built by previous owners. The butcher shop was updated and inspected three years ago. Tracy wanted to butcher and sell to the public but, like many entities, has been able to find reliable help for hire. “The boys aren’t afraid to jump right in there and help when we butcher our own beef,” Tracy added. In order not to live on beef alone, Tracy said she bought 500 chicks after God put it on her heart to expand so her family would be able to sustain with not only beef, but a variety of meat. White Plymouth Rock chickens were chosen because they brought Americans

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Roy and Tracy Enke believe in the importance of being able to producer their own food. Their Enke Farm is a multi-species livestock operation with a large garden.

through the move from England all the way through the Great Depression, Tracy explained. They lay eggs at 5 months and grow to full size within 12 weeks. They are bred with a dark Cornish rooster, a huge game bird, to make them larger. Tracy currently has 1,056 eggs in an incubator and two commercial chicken pluckers ready and waiting for butchering day. Chicken typically sells for $3.95 to $5 a bird when young and when it’s time to butcher, are often cheaper to purchase at the store, Tracy said. She butchers, freezes the meat and has plenty of eggs to use or sell. She isn’t afraid of bartering either. Tracy traded chickens with a lady who had a pig. Ten turkeys, a few goats and six older horses round out the Enke family farm. In addition, she believes it’s a good idea to grow a vegetable garden and stockpile staples that aren’t grown in Missouri. Sugar, coffee, tea, flour, salt and pepper. Finally, and perhaps most important to being self reliant, according to Tracy, is the goal of becoming debt free. “The farm equipment is finally paid for,” Tracy said. Tracy Enke’s childhood dream of raising a family on a farm has been a reality since 1997. She admits to being pretty tired most days, but just can’t imagine anything else she’d rather do. JUNE 13, 2022

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In the Country: RoMona and her husband Donald have not milked for several years, but they have remained active in the dairy industry. “Now we raise registered Ayrshire cattle for the grandkid to show and have for projects in 4-H and FFA,” she explained. RoMona said her family has shown for decades at local and regional shows, and has participated in the Missouri State Fair dairy show for more than 30 years. While she is raising Ayrshires, RoMona said they raised Holsteins, Milking Shorthorns and Brown Swiss in the past. Donald always Holsteins and she grew up with Milking Shorthorns. “When my kids were younger and we would go to the fairs, one had a string of Holsteins and another would have a string of Shorthorns,” she recalled. n Hometown: With her impending retirement, RoMoCabool, Mo. na has plans to expand her farming opern Family: ation. She is currently a relief milker for a local dairy farm and is planning for her Husband Donald; own milking herd. daughters Autumn Hardy “I’m breeding some heifers that will freshand Patrice Pyatt; son en next year, and I plan on milking a few, Brandon Andrus; and making some butter, ice cream and things like that,” she said. “Maybe selling some six grandchildren. farm-to-table meat and raising some pigs. Our focus is to make sure the kids have some show cattle and heifers coming on. I don’t want to get too many, maybe six cows.” While RoMona is looking forward to expanding, she said she doesn’t want to get “too big.” Her plan is to keep about 15 registered cows and heifers. Meanwhile, show season is beginning for the family, and RoMona said they kicked off the 2022 show season at the recent Tri-County Fair.

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slaughter

cows

(Week of 5/29/22 to 6/4/22)

Buffalo Livestock Market

65.00-92.00*

Douglas County Livestock Four State Stockyards

31.00-89.50*

Gainesville Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Not Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

beef

Mid Missouri Stockyards

50.00-91.00* 63.00-91.50 †

Ozarks Regional

26.00-94.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

52.00-87.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

No Sale - Holiday †

Wright County Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

100

120

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

slaughter

bulls

(Week of 5/29/22 to 6/4/22)

Buffalo Livestock Auction

90.00-124.50*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

97.00-122.50 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

91.00-122.00*

Gainesville Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

76.00-119.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

93.00-110.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

65.00-120.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

90.00-125.50 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

71.00-122.00 †

South Central Regional

73.00-108.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

No Sale - Holiday †

Wright County Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

replacement Buffalo Livestock Market

110

130

cows

Prices reported per cwt

(Week of 5/29/22 to 6/4/22)

775.00-1400.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

sheep &

875.00-1200.00 † No Sale - Holiday*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Not Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

735.00-1500.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

1050.00-1250.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

1100.00-1435.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

Ozarks Regional

200

700

cow/calf Buffalo Livestock Market

Receipts: 1,650 A large crowd was on hand for this June 2nd sale. Many new buyers were in attendance. Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 15.00-35.00 lower. Slaughter ewes traded steady to 10.00 higher. In the goat portion of the sale feeder kid goats traded 40.00-55.00 lower. Slaughter kid goats

stocker & feeder

970.00-1030.00 † No Sale - Holiday † Not Reported*

1200

1700

2200

pairs

(Week of 5/29/22 to 6/4/22)

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

900.00-1500.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Four State Stockyards - Exeter

None Reported † 1150.00-1475.00*

Gainesville Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Not Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

800.00-1825.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

1200.00-1500.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

None Reported † 900.00-1475.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

None Reported

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Wright County Livestock Auction

6/2/22

1000

5/28/22

5/24/22

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1360.00-1460.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Wright County Livestock Auction

500

goats

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

Receipts: 1,550 A large crowd was on hand for this Saturday Producers Auction Yards Sheep and Goat sale. Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 50.00-65.00 lower. Slaughter ewes traded steady. Replacement ewes traded 20.00-30.00 per head lower. In the goat portion of the sale, feeder kids goats traded 10.00-20.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats traded 10.0030.00 lower. Slaughter nannies traded steady to 5.00 lower. Supply was heavy with good demand. Supply included: 58%

400.00-1275.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

1070.00-1260.00*

Gainesville Livestock

150

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

Receipts: 987 Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 70.00-90.00 lower. Slaughter ewes traded 10.00-25.00 lower. In the goat portion of the sale feeder kid goats traded 20.00-25.00 higher with slaughter kid goats trading steady to 12.00 higher. Supply was heavy with very good demand. Supply included: 84% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (3% Wooled & Shorn, 75% Hair Breeds, 2% Ewes, 18% Hair Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 10% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 6% Slaughter Goats (58% Kids, 37% Nannies/Does, 6% Bucks/Billies). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 220.00255.00.

†

No Sale - Holiday † Not Reported*

1500

2000

2500

300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Ava Douglas County† 6/2/22

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 6/4/22

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 6/2/22

Cuba Interstate Regional† -----

Four State Stockyards*

1,063

1,619

563

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St-5 Higher

St-2 Higher

Steady

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Steady

200.00-210.00 189.00-205.00 171.00-195.00 164.00-178.50 -----

198.00-227.50 175.00-198.00 170.00-197.50 154.00-170.00 145.00-152.50

----189.00 179.00-198.00 170.00-175.50 -----

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187.00-208.00 177.00-202.00 170.00-198.50 160.00-174.00 145.00-161.50

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175.00-191.00 167.00-185.00 155.00-165.00 140.00-154.00 125.00-136.00

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160.00-203.00 158.00-192.00 152.00-180.00 132.00-162.00 118.00-130.00

165.00-170.00 156.00-170.00 151.50-156.00 ---------

165.00-177.50 160.00-177.00 152.00-161.00 140.00-151.00 130.00-141.00

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161.00-186.00 148.00-170.00 145.00-166.00 134.00-154.00 121.00-137.50

pric

5/31/22

Gainesville Livestock Auction* -----

Joplin Regional Stockyards† -----

1,502

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1,8

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St-5 H

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218.00191.50181.50174.50146.75

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177.00175.50154.50 145.25142.75-

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NO SALE - HOLIDAY

†

Not Reported

Joplin Regional Stockyards

6/3/22

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.2450 and 40# blocks at $2.2700. The weekly average for barrels is $2.2794 (-0.0321) and blocks, $2.2531 (-0.0629). Fluid Milk/Cream: Milk output remains mixed from one region to the next. Midwestern contacts say milk yields likely peaked sometime in May, but cooler temperatures continue to keep output more steady than lower. Northeastern contacts relay similar sentiments. Output reports in Florida and throughout the West are mostly steady or lower. As Class I demand expectedly ebbs due to school ordering hiatuses, Class II and Class III processors are taking on extra milk. Cheesemakers reported spots of $2.75 under Class to Class. Cream was also generally more available during the shortened work week, as multiples slid lower in the Midwest and East, while continued demand from ice cream/cream cheese manufacturers pushed multiples higher in the West. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.30-1.35 in the East, 1.25-1.32 in the Midwest, and 1.05-1.31 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $3.6031 - $3.8049.

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (88% Hair Breeds, 9% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 7% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (83% Hair Ewes, 17% Families); 16% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 17% Slaughter Goats (71% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 3% Bucks/ Billies, 3% Wethers, 4% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 237.50-414.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 215.00-265.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 145.00-190.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 120.00-150.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per unit): 145.00-175.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 140.00-162.50. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per unit): 200.00-220.00. Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per unit): 250.00-375.00. Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb (per unit): 465.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 330.00-440.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 225.00-325.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 350.00-440.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 290.00-330.00. Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 190.00-220.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 130.00-257.50. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 150.00-210.00. Wethers - Selection 2 (per cwt): 200.00-245.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 360.00-410.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per unit): 250.00-335.00.

NO SALE - HOLIDAY

traded 40.00-60.00 lower. Slaughter nannies traded 10.0025.00 higher. Supply was heavy with good demand. Internet purchasing was very active. Supply included: 62% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (13% Wooled & Shorn, 67% Hair Breeds, 3% Ewes, 16% Hair Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 16% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 21% Slaughter Goats (40% Kids, 45% Nannies/ Does, 9% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids); 2% Replacement Goats (73% Nannies/Does, 27% Families). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 205.00280.00. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 190.00-210.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 230.00-370.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 205.00-240.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 187.50-195.00. Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 120.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 105.00-130.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 100.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 160.00-265.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 120.00-155.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 100.00-105.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 115.00-160.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 340.00-395.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 250.00-335.00. Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 155.00-240.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 330.00-390.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 230.00-325.00. Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 177.50-240.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 105.00-265.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 155.00-250.00. Wethers - Selection 3 (per cwt): 175.00-200.00. Wether Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 280.00-290.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1 (per cwt): 335.00. Families - Selection 1-2 w/<20 lbs kid (per unit): 210.00420.00.

NOT REPORTED

6/5/22

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 135.00-143.00; wtd. avg. price 139.19. Heifers: 135.00-143.00; wtd. avg. price 137.51. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 221.00-224.00 ; wtd. avg. price 222.43. Heifers: 223.00-223.00 ; wtd. avg. price 223.00.

58.00-95.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock - Butler

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

37.00-93.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

market sales r

40.00-88.00 †

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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JUNE 13, 2022

King Lives Auc 5/3

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

6/3/22

Receipts This Week: 73,817 Weaned pigs and feeder pigs mostly steady to weak. Demand moderate on moderate offerings. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: None Reported Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 65,788 head, wtd. avg. 41.12. All Feeder Pigs: 8,029 head, wtd. avg. 72.85. Daily Direct Hog Report

87 to last month slaughter lambs traded 70.00-90.00 ughter ewes traded 10.00-25.00 lower. In the goat he sale feeder kid goats traded 20.00-25.00 higher hter kid goats trading steady to 12.00 higher. s heavy with very good demand. Supply included: hter Sheep/Lambs (3% Wooled & Shorn, 75% Hair Ewes, 18% Hair Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 10% Feeder % Kids); 6% Slaughter Goats (58% Kids, 37% Nan6% Bucks/Billies). Sheep/Lambs: Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 220.00-

$176

c. 20 Ja n. 21 Fe b. 21 M ar .2 1 Ap r. 21 M ay 21 Ju ne 21 Ju ly 21 Au g. 21 Se pt .2 1 Oc t. 21 No v. 21 De c. 21 Ja n. 22 Fe b. 22 M ar .2 2 Ap r. 22 M ay 22

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Ju ly

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$100

$138

steers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

181.95 193.69 190.77 181.57

163.50 156.00 160.33 164.78 157.00

188.92

159.20

186.25 192.50

Soybeans

Week Ended 6/3/22 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

24 20

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

6/3/22

Several farmers found a few fields they could get into late last week and over the weekend. Limited short windows of any extended dry periods has made haying difficult

17.84

17.10

17.53

17.08

16 12

10.45

10.26

7.84

6.67

(Sorghum)

7.68

10.12 7.53

16.70

178.71 190.72 184.75 175.50

10.32 6.86

155.52 153.68 158.33 * 150.86

195.28

7.63 7.45

(Sorghum)

152.56

194.02

avg. grain prices

152.01 *

196.15

7.10

(Sorghum)

151.56 152.11

2,465

1,180

1,786

St-5 Higher

2-6 Higher

St-3 Higher

3-6 Lower

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218.00-224.00 191.50-220.50 181.50-200.00 174.50-186.00 146.75-171.00

200.00-225.00 188.00-214.00 174.00-210.00 165.00-189.00 152.00-179.00

199.00-209.00 193.00-196.00 170.00-199.50 155.00-176.00 153.00-156.00

201.00-215.00 195.00-215.50 178.00-200.00 163.00-183.00 159.00-165.25

205.00-220.00 195.00-208.00 186.00-191.00 170.00-176.00 156.50-168.00

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177.00-193.00 175.50-188.75 154.50-175.00 145.25-164.75 142.75-159.75

165.00-190.00 162.00-186.00 154.00-173.00 141.00-156.00 134.00-145.00

169.00-170.00 158.00-167.00 147.00-162.50 140.00-148.00 -----

178.00-187.00 167.50-187.00 159.00-175.00 149.25-160.75 144.00-152.50

174.00-176.00 159.00-174.00 151.00-164.00 ---------

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JUNE 13, 2022

Vienna South Central† 6/1/22

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 5/31/22 1,652

Wright County Livestock* -----

193.86 190.18 176.02

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161.44 157.63 151.90 162.02 163.28

188.42 177.77

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151.77

184.75

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Week of 5/22/22

1,895

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Springfield Livestock Marketing† 6/1/22

151.86

187.11 Week of 5/29/22

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 6/2/22

NOT REPORTED

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NO SALE - HOLIDAY

Joplin Regional Stockyards† -----

NO SALE - HOLIDAY

Gainesville Livestock Auction* -----

189.65

** *** 187.74 179.65

159.00 Week of 5/29/22

prices

Week of 5/22/22

171.99

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Joplin West Plains

6/6/22

Barrows and Gilts Purchased Swine (including Packer Sold) National Head Count: 3,940 National Price Range: 106.00-118.50. Western Cornbelt Wtd Avg Price: 116.24. Western Cornbelt 5 Day Rolling Avg: 116.32.

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 5/31/22

Cuba Vienna

154.37

187.00 182.48

feeder

Butler Springfield

Week of 5/8/22

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

but farmers have made progress and both 1st cutting of alfalfa and other hay types is basically right on par with the five year average. Hay supply is moderate and demand is light to moderate. Hay prices are steady to firm. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 225.00-275.00. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 8.0012.00. Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 175.00-225.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 120.00180.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00. Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 100.00125.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 6.00-8.00. Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 80.00-140.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 60.00-100.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00. Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round: 25.0055.00. Straw: Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00.

Week of 5/8/22

hog markets

5/24/22

550-600 lb. steers

Week of 5/15/22

o. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 235.00-280.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 215.00-235.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 168.00-182.50. Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 120.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 90.00-112.50. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 120.00-152.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 98.00-125.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 175.00-220.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 350.00-427.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 245.00-300.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 307.50-420.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 275.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 152.00-202.50. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 192.50.

Week of 5/15/22

ats: ction 1 (per cwt): 330.00-440.00. ction 2 (per cwt): 225.00-325.00. Goats: ction 1 (per cwt): 350.00-440.00. ction 2 (per cwt): 290.00-330.00. ction 3 (per cwt): 190.00-220.00. Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 130.00-257.50. ies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 150.00-210.00. Selection 2 (per cwt): 200.00-245.00. ds - Selection 1 (per cwt): 360.00-410.00. ent Goats: Does - Selection 1-2 (per unit): 250.00-335.00.

24 Month Avg. -

$214

ket sales reports

Sheep/Lambs (88% Hair Breeds, 9% Hair Ewes, ucks); 7% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (83% Hair Families); 16% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 17% Goats (71% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 3% Bucks/ Wethers, 4% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats nies/Does). Sheep/Lambs: ds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 237.50-414.00. ds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 215.00-265.00. - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 145.00-190.00. - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 120.00-150.00. - Utility and Good 1-3 (per unit): 145.00-175.00. s - 1-2 (per cwt): 140.00-162.50. ent Sheep/Lambs: - Small and Medium 1-2 (per unit): 200.00-220.00. Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per unit): .00. Small and Medium 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb (per unit):

$252

** *** 165.38 150.07

191.30

164.75 154.81

186.40 140

158 176 194 212 230 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather

Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

TheFarm Ozark’s Most Read Farm Newspaper Ozarks & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

120

136

152

168

184

200

* No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

meet your neighbors

Making Her Own Way

Photos by Julie Turner-Crawford

By Julie Turner-Crawford

Niangua, Mo., teen earns State FFA award for her growing dairy herd At around the age of 3, Lila Wantland fell in love with showing dairy cattle, following in the footsteps of her older sisters. Today, Lila is a recent graduate of Niangua High School, and her love for showing cattle continues. She is an accomplished handler at the halter, showing at county fairs and national shows. “I love to show and the dairy industry,” Lila said. “It’s got great people, and I learn new things constantly. With showing, I have traveled to multiple states to show, and next fall, I will judge (with the Missouri 4-H Dairy team) at the World Dairy Expo.” Lila’s parents, Jeff and LeeAnn Wantland, have been supportive of their daughters’ showing ventures but told them the work was on them; they were in charge. However, their support, Lila said, helped them improve their animals. “We’ve come so far from when we first started,” Lila said. “We would go to Missouri Dairy Cow Camp, and when we got home, they would tell us to use what we learned. I like that they made us do it ourselves.” Lila has always had an active and hands-on role in the Wantland farming operation, a grazing dairy near Niangua, Mo. “Growing up like this teaches you a lot of responsibilities,” Lila explained. “You got to get here in the morning to get the cows milked, the calves fed and then do things in the middle, like fixing things or working in the fields if it’s haying season, then come back at night to do it all over again… It’s just what we have always done.”

Lila Wantland is a third-generation dairy producer. She was recently awarded the Missouri FFA Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award.

The Wantlands have raised registered in and pick just about any bull from the Holsteins for many years, but Lila want- book and advance your herd, but with the ed to add a little color to the herd. Guernseys and other breeds, you have to “It started with a Guernsey a cou- look more at the pedigrees and the traits ple of years ago,” Lila said, adding that to see what you want. With Guernseys, the Guernsey herd has increased since one of their biggest problems is feet and then. “Then we have incorporated some legs, so you want to find a bull that will Brown Swiss from my brother-in-law, and improve a heifer’s feet and legs and make I will lease one this year from him. Then her a little stronger in the front end. With we have some Jerseys, and I have some the Jerseys, you can go back to some napartnership animals with my sister (Ellie tional champions. It’s pretty fun.” Melander) and another Jersey breeder. The 18-year-old admitted she likes exI’m pretty excited about the Jerseys; they ploring the genetic side of dairy produchave just taken off.” tion. The addition of the col“I think I was about 12 and came ored breeds has allowed Lila home from judging camp, opened to delve into new pedigrees. up the Select Sires book, and I “The Holsteins are more adstarted reading it,” Lila said. vanced in that area,” she said. Niangua, Mo. In addition to selecting the “When you get into Guernsey, matings of her own females, you can be on your own a little. Lila said she offers her opinWith the Holsteins, you can go ion to her dad for his cattle. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

“I told him the other day that we only breed certain cows out of this cane and not to use it,” she recalled with a laugh, adding that she likes the diversity that hand-selecting sires through AI gives herd. Lila admires the breeding program of Ferme Jacobs, a Holstein operation in Quebec, Canada. “If I could breed cattle like that every day, I would be happy,” Lila said with a laugh. “They have bred more than 100 excellent cows and have won multiple supreme championships.” Lila retains most of her heifers for future breeding, but her family has also introduced a beef bull for added income by selling crossed calves. While she has been in the dairy industry throughout her lifetime, Lila said is are always something new to learn, and many of the lessons come from her show family. JUNE 13, 2022

meet your neighbors

“You learn so much about the trends and the genetics,” Lila said. Lila was recently honored with the Missouri FFA State Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award. The third-generation dairy producer touts a herd of about 35 cows and heifers. “I looked down on the plaque, and I didn’t see that I was the winner,” Lila recalled of the Missouri State FFA Convention in April. “I thought it said, area winner. It’s hard to hear up there, and my sister (Katie Wantland) started pointing at me, saying, ‘It’s you! It’s you!’ I was very surprised.” Lila’s application will now go to the national level. “It will be kind of cool to compete against the others,” she said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but it’s pretty cool. It’s pretty exciting.” Lila is also a member of 4-H and a member of the Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team, along with Whitney Yerina of Phillipsburg and Payton Nix of Mountain Grove. The team competes at various events, including the Missouri State Fair and the North American International Livestock Expo. The trio will compete at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., to determine if they will get an invitation to travel to Europe to compete in the International Youth Dairy Judging Tour. “We will all have to be at the top of our game,” Lila said. “We have room to grow and some workshops to go through, but I think we have a good chance to place in the top three.” Lila will attend Oklahoma State University and major in animal science in the fall, but she is unclear about her future goals. “I don’t know what I want to do yet as far as a career. I want to come back to the family farm, but I don’t know how much longer we can hold out,” she said. “I want to stay in the industry, even if it’s just having 10 cows and housing them somewhere. I want to still take care of them, breed them and show them. I love the dairy industry, going to new places, meeting new people, and telling them about the industry and what we do; it’s very important, and I would like to stay in it. JUNE 13, 2022

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Miller Dairy is only a handful of dairy farms in Greene County, Mo.

is doing a disservice to dairymen The old saying that once in and consumers. your life you need a doctor, Miller Dairy is owned by John and Dawna Miller. “It shouldn’t be marketed as a lawyer, a policeman and Their son Trent and his wife Stephanie, holding milk,” he said. “It’s a drink.” a preacher, but every day, 2-month-old Nolan are also active on the farm. Stephanie still has some of the three times a day, you need cows that were part of her family a farmer typifies the Miller farm before they were forced out Farm of Walnut Grove, Mo. of business including, a 12-yearFor five generations, the old Brown Swiss cow. Roundtree/Miller family has “She’s very spoiled,” Stephanie worked to produce wholesome, smiled. nutritious and delicious milk for “We like large cows,” John addfamilies in Southwest Missouri. ed. “One thing I’ve always strived Currently, their dairy is just one for is large cows with good udof seven still operating in Greene ders and good feet and legs. The County, Mo. Brown Swiss breed is noted for The Miller Dairy is famitheir quality feet and legs. They ly-owned and operated by John also have very good udders and and Dawna Miller. Each family produce large volumes of milk. member has an indispensable They also produce high butter fat role to play at the dairy. and protein components and are John arrives early in the morna good complement to run with ing and again in the evening to Holsteins since the Holsteins are milk their 40 Holstein and Brown a large animal. The Swiss are just Swiss cows. Dawna departs early for her job at Mercy HospiSubmitted Photo as large. They’re also a very curious animal. If there’s a gate that tal. Their son, Trent, works long hours on the farm when he isn’t at his job at BNSF Railway. The Millers also own rattles a quarter of a mile away, here they come.” Dawna enjoys the Brown Swiss for their gentle nature. Miller Farms Trucking LLC. John and Trent haul grain and commodities for feed “They are very friendly,” she added. mills and farmers. Brown Swiss are robust, a prolific breeder, long-lived, strong, adaptable, and very Trent’s wife Stephanie also lends a hand at the dairy when needed. She grew up on a dairy farm in Billings, Mo. Her family was forced to call it quits in 2003 when well-balanced in build with good hooves and limbs. The breed has a double utility milk prices plummeted. Stephanie currently teaches fifth- and sixth-grade science as it is used for both dairy and beef, providing good milk and meat. “I personally like the Holsteins,” Trent added. “But they all have their place. The at Billings R-5 School. Even 2-month-old baby Nolan, the newest member of the Miller family, is right at home in the milking parlor. He is able to take a power nap Swiss will be out grazing in the summer, and the Holsteins will be in the pond cooling off. Brow Swiss can handle the heat a lot better.” while the dairy whizzes away in the background. The Holstein breed is known for high milk production. They are good-natured, “We love the life,” Dawna said. “My granddad sold milk to St. Louis,” John recalled. “I used to hear my dad tell easy to handle, and can be stable without any problems. They also dominate Amerabout when the train track was in service here in Walnut Grove. Every day they ica’s milk production industry. They have strong maternal bonds and are attentive, had to haul their milk out here to the depot where the milk cans were loaded loving and protective parents. Their breeding program consists of AI and natural cover. Trent and Stephanie aboard the train.” Charles Roundtree, John’s grandfather, was the farm’s original owner. The Miller have had additional schooling on AI. They also breed for confirmation and show. The Millers have won many awards over the years, including, supreme champifamily has owned the farm since the 1940s. John’s two brothers, Charles on and grand champion at Missouri fairs. and have placed in the top five in and Phillip, also run cattle on the 340-acre farm. Charles has cow/calf national shows. pairs, and Phillip runs steers. They utilize rotational grazing. Cows graze wheat and rye during the The cows’ diet consists of corn silage, alfalfa and grass hay grown on spring and winter months, Sudan and fescue during the summer and fall. the farm. Trent also row crops corn, wheat and soybeans. The way the dairy situation has been, everyone has had to pitch in and Health protocols include breeder minerals and vaccinations before and help. At one time, John trucked cattle across the United States. after calving. Walnut Grove, Mo. The Millers milk is processed and sold by Dairy Farms of America in “Trent never sleeps,” Stephanie added. Springfield, Mo. John feels the media characterization of soy and oatmeal drinks as “milk”

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n Age: 17 n Hometown: Hurley, Mo. n Parents: Tina and Mike Means n Siblings: Alex, Charlie and Easton n FFA Chapter: Hurley FFA n Advisor: Cody Wright (retiring) and Laura Motley-Mahnken What is your involvement in agriculture?

“I currently hold an officer position in the Hurley FFA as president. I also live and have my own farm where I raise Belted Galloway cattle, multiple breeds of chickens and goats. I must meet each animal’s nutritional needs and keep the animals happy.”

What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture?

“Getting the hand-on experience while working on and off the farm, and the variety of animals. I also enjoy it because you meet new people.

What are your future plans?

“After high school, I plan to attend Crowder College, then transfer to Missouri State University and taking the vet tech program. After completing that program, I plan to continue my schooling to become a veterinarian.’

What is the best advice about received from an adult?

“The best advice I have received is from Mr. Wright. He told me to lead by example and to always be the hardest worker in the room.”

Awards: Greenhand and Chapter degrees, as well as an Area Chapter Degree.

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ne of the main problems dairies have is mastitis. This is inflammation and/or infection in the udder. It may be in just one quarter or in all four quarters. When you think about it, we can have any bacteria or fungus/yeast causing mastitis. A cow’s teat is made to have a 3 mm opening at the end. If we have problems with pressure in the milk barn or have the pressure set too high we can ruin the lower sphincter, and then we will have an opening greater than 3 mm. All it takes is a 4 mm opening for bacteria to gain access to the quarter. Damage from too much pressure in the inflation or milking machine will Dr. Tim E. O’Neill, cause scar tissue to form at the end of the teat. This will DVM, owns Country look just like a very small donut at the lower sphincter. Veterinary Service This animal will be prone to mastitis for the rest of her life. in Farmington, Ark. Now to classify mastitis, we have two different forms: To contact Tim go to contagious and environmental. Environmental is mostozarksfn.com and click ly bugs like E. coli or what is known as acute or toxic on ‘Contact Us.’ mastitis. These types of bugs give off endotoxins as they die. They start dying as we treat with antibiotics, or they overgrow their food source. The cows infected like this are very sick and stand a good chance of dying. Treatment normally consists of supportive care and/or lots and lots of fluids, either by IV or drenched with shock treatment. I have had a better survival rate with this treatment and stripping out the quarters every two hours for the first day or two. This infection is normally caused by environmental bacteria. To prevent we need to keep our cows standing for about an hour after milking. This allows the lower sphincters to close naturally and prevent this. When milking, the sphincters open to allow milk flow, and when done, they can and will take about 1 hour to totally close back down. This type of mastitis causes a very high spike in somatic cell count in the infected cow, and then it will go back down. This cell count will only be elevated for just a few days or so. Unlike the contagious mastitis which causes a very high cell count that does not go back down. And being contagious, it can and will travel throughout the whole herd. E. coli mastitis is a cow killer, but this kind of mastitis is a dairymen killer (which I mean by putting the dairymen out of business). I will see this mastitis flair up during the dry period, and then the cow will calve in with it. It will cause very extreme congestion in the udder, with hard spots. These hard spots can be abscesses and or scar tissue. Cows with mild forms of this mastitis will decrease in milk production by about 10 to 25 percent without showing clinical signs. Then when your somatic cell count is checked, it will be going very high, above 350,000 or worse. If your cell count goes high enough, your milk can and will be dumped or at least downgraded to manufacturers. As far as treatment for this contagious mastitis, mostly you only have about a 25 percent chance of successful treatment during lactation. Normally you will run about 75 to 80 percent success at dry off. The only treatment I have had success with during lactation is vaccination. A lot of times this will mean cultures and sent off to a lab and the vaccine is made specifically for your problem. But, in the case of Staph aureous we could use a commercial vaccine. These vaccines have dropped somatic cell counts back down to acceptable values. I have also had them hold for the rest of the lactation. And you can also vaccinate your entire herd with this vaccine. It will last for a while, and then the bugs will change, and we will have to start all over. But, as always, we need to keep things as clean as we can to prevent disease. Cleanliness is the key, but things happen no matter what.

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Dry Cow Management By Cheryl Kepes

Caring for cows in their off-season A little downtime goes a long way in improving a dairy cow’s future lactation. The care and nutrition cows receive during their dry period sets them up for success when they return to the milk barn. Scott Poock, DVM, University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian, Stacey Hamilton, Ph.D., University of Missouri Extension Specialist and Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri Dairy Extension Specialist shared the following information on the topic of dry cow management. Proper Nutrition: The dry period is the future lactation for the cow. The vacation, so to speak, gives her time to heal and rejuvenate. Proper nutrition during the time off allows her to maintain condition and to produce quality colostrum for the calf. In addition, correct nutrition reduces metabolic issues, such as milk fever, ketosis, uterine infections and retained placentas. With proper nutrition, the cow will transition easier from not making milk to producing large quantities. Nutritional Requirements: Dry cows’ nutritional requirements are much different from their counterparts currently in milk production. Lactating cows are super athletes that require large amounts of energy and protein to optimize her genetic potential. Mineral programs will differ due to the massive amounts of calcium required in lactating cow. A dry cow may only consume 2 to 2.5 percent of her body weight in dry matter feed, while a lactating cow may consume more than 4 percent of her body weight. This correlates to about 25 to 28 pounds of dry matter for the dry cows, compared to roughly 55 pounds for the lactating cows. Target crude protein for dry cows runs between 12 to 14 percent, with the higher range for first calf heifers, because they are still growing. Additionally, producers should watch the amount of potassium the dry cow is receiving, too much potassium will cause more milk fevers. Extension specialists recommend acidifying the ration using anionic salts, which helps prevent milk fever. The anionic salts help to acidify the cow’s pH, which

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“When I think the flies are just getting out, I really dope up my face rubs, and I put CTC in my mineral. If you get just one case of pink eye, you can have problems.” Ralph Koehler Laclede County, Mo.

results in her mobilizing calcium in preparation for lactation. Management Practices: Producers should keep management practices in mind for dry cows prior to calving. The dry period for a dairy cow is the rest period and rejuvenation of the mammary tissue. Cows should be dried off at the body condition score (BCS) desired at calving. Ideal BCS for a dry cow is 3.25 to 3.5 on a 5-point scale. It is more efficient to put condition on a late lactation cow than a dry cow. Producers working with their veterinarian should have a herd health program of vaccines that will protect the cow and calf. Typical vaccines may include one for scours to increase antibodies in the colostrum, one against mastitis (E. coli) and possibly one for blackleg. It is still recommended that all cows have all functional quarters treated with a dry cow intramammary tube along with a teat sealant. Poock and Hamilton emphasize that the dry period is critical for the success of the cow’s next lactation. The first step is drying the cow off at the proper condition. For producers who have free stall barns, this is a great time to get the cows out on dirt and to ensure they get more exercise. Ideally, producers should also give dry cows some type of heat abatement during the summer. Shade, fans and sprinklers are all ways to give the cows relief from the heat. Stocking Density and Feed Access: Stocking density and limited access to feed can create problems for transition cows. This is especially relevant when first calf heifers are commingled with the mature herd and in once a day feeding. Specialists recommend at least 30 inches of bunk space per animal. Additionally, transition cows can struggle with adequate intake of “dry cow hay.” If a producer is not effectively chopping the lower-quality hay, then cows may sort through the diet and get to just the silage and concentrate. Experts say depending on the situation, it might be worth having a contractor come and pre-process the hay to the appropriate particle size, which is 2 to 2.5 inches, to ensure cows consume the needed fiber.

“Make sure you have a good mineral program. I want my mineral to have additives to help fight flies and heat. If you have that heat additive, cattle won’t be laying in the shade, they will be out eating.”

“For us, it’s continuous pasture rotation. Cattle are moved twice a day, every 12 hours, to fresh grass, so they don’t eat down to where the parasites are.

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Breeding Profitability By Cheryl Kepes

The importance of genetics in dairy production It’s no secret quality genetics increase profits. But just how important of a role does a herd’s genetics play in a dairy operation? “Making an investment in the genetic progress of your dairy herd will pay dividends in the future,” Reagan Bluel, dairy field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. Trait Selection: Missouri is unique due to the fact that making genetic progress in the dairy industry differs depending on the structure of the herd. In the Ozarks, there are primarily two types of herds, conventional and seasonal grazing. Though there are fundamentally different genetic objectives for each type of herd, conventional

and seasonal grazing herds value some of the same genetic traits. Both systems appreciate and seek traits that promote pounds of protein and fat. “A recent shift in milk pricing has greatly valued these components,” Bluel explained. “This reflects the overall change in the consumer’s interest and we as an industry are best served to meet the desires of our consumer.” Both types of dairy systems value a high daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), which is a metric of future fertility. Genetic Plan: No matter which type of system dairy operations utilize, dairy specialists encourage producers to create a genetic plan. For dairy producers, this includes taking a hard look at heifer inven-

tory numbers. Specialists say many dairy herds retain more replacement heifers than they need. Bluel recommends producers identify exactly how many heifers they truly need and create a strategy. While heifers hold the most current genetic material, some might not be the best for the herd’s future. This is where producers need to step back and weigh their options. For instance, if a producer utilizes sexed semen for only the top portion of their herd, it affords them the opportunity to accelerate the genetic progress. “But more importantly, it provides the opportunity to not perpetuate the bad genetics,” Bluel stated. “There are ‘skunks’ of the herd in every herd.” Breeding Back to Beef Bulls: Producers should consider the risk of getting a heifer out of a low production cow. Creating subpar replacements only perpetuates poor performance. Dairy specialists encourage producers to breed the lesser per-

forming females back to beef sires. In fact, according to recent research, many dairy producers are shying away from holding on to extra heifers and instead they are breeding for calves to put into beef channels. This is reflected in a decrease in dairy-breed semen sales and an increase in beef-breed semen sales. When producers breed the bottom portion of their herd to beef, they will positively help cash flow in a variety of ways. First, it keeps the mature animal in the herd until she has reached individual cow profitability. Next, mature production exceeds first lactation, ensuring a higher volume of milk to ship. Additionally, this limits the number of dairy heifers to raise. And finally, beef cross calves bring more in the market currently than purebred dairy calves. Producers choosing to breed sexed semen exclusively to the top portion of their herd, fast-tracks the genetic progress of their herd, while simultaneously receiving other economic and genomic benefits.

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Overheated cows can impact herd health and production The summer sun shines rays of warmth helping grass pastures and hay fields grow. However, as the summer temperatures start to climb the excessive heat can create problems on dairy operations. In fact, heat stress poses a significant challenge for dairy producers nationwide.

Heat and Humidity: Detrimental Combination The problem with heat stress is exacerbated in the Midwest, due to high temperatures combined with substantial humidity. The combination of elevated temperature and humidity adds additional stress to dairy cattle. Heat stress can lead to a decline in milk production and negatively impact a producer’s bottom line. There are tools producers can access to help them determine when their dairy herds may be at risk. “The temperature humidity index (THI) is a research-based tool to help producers identify when the weather will begin to take a toll on their herd,” Reagan Bluel, dairy field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. “The color-coded chart shows that we should expect mild production losses as early as 74 degrees Fahrenheit when the humidity is 75 to 80 percent.” Bluel add. In June, most dairy operations throughout the Ozarks are well beyond those mild stress days. The negative effects of temperature and humidity continue to increase through the summer months. Producers anticipate severe heat stress to their herds through late June and July. During these high heat stress periods dairy herds experience a decline in production.

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the duration of heat’s effect on milk loss. “We expect a sliding scale of milk loss as exposure to stressful THI increases,” Bluel explained. “For example, they (researchers) reported a cow experiencing eight hours of 94 degrees Fahrenheit at 70 percent humidity will lose 20 pounds of milk that day.” Heat and humidity can have a significant impact on production. According to dairy specialists, it’s not uncommon for producers to see a 20 to 50 percent decrease in production on very hot days. The severity of production loss depends on how effective the manager is at providing a cool climate for the herd. Fans and sprinklers are common ways to keep dairy cows cool in the summer heat.

Heat’s Long Reaching Effect An often-overlooked class of cattle during this time, is the gestating or dry herd. According to Bluel, research completed in Florida revealed how hot days impact the fetus of pregnant cows and the profound effect it has in the milk production of the calf years later. The researchers discovered that heifers born from cows that were cooled during the dry period, produced 11.2 pounds per day more for the first 35 weeks of lactation, compared to the ones incubated in a hot uterus. “That’s more than a gallon of milk per day lower just for being born from a cow experiencing heat stress while pregnant,” Bluel added. A more in-depth look at those numbers reveals 11.2 pounds more milk per day for 35 weeks would total a 2,744-pound increase in production for those heifers that were born to cooled cows. If producers assume 20 percent of the herd is first calf heifers and milk is $20, a 100-head dairy operation could lose up to $10,976 of revenue that year due to the heat stress that part of the herd endured while in utero. JUNE 13, 2022

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Addressing the causes and condition Laminitis is a common condition that can cause a wide range of foot pain in livestock. The condition can strike in horses, goats, sheep, pigs and cattle. Laminitis is most frequently seen in intensively managed dairy herds.

What is Laminitis?

Laminitis, sometimes called Founder, is inflammation of the laminar corium of an animal’s hoof. These layers of sensitive tissue within the hoof become swollen due to a variety of causes. “As inflammation impacts this inner layer of the hoof, pain and discomfort result,” Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, assistant clinical professor, director of continuing education and beef cattle extension specialist at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, explained. The animal’s hooves then start to grow abnormally. “This breakdown and inflammation of the hoof predisposes the hoof to other problems like sole ulcers, cracks and infections,” Dr. Biggs added. Lameness is the primary clinical sign an animal has laminitis.

What are the Causes?

There are many potential direct and indirect causes of laminitis. The most common cause is nutrition. A high protein diet with a low amount of forage can lead to subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Subacute ruminal acidosis is a metabolic disease characterized by the accumulation of lactic acid in the rumen. The result can be physiological implications such as laminitis. Other predisposing causes of laminitis include diseases such as mastitis, metritis and rumen acidosis. Experts say in the cases of rumen acidosis, an animal’s pH drops causing rumen bacteria to produce toxins. Those toxins can pass through the rumen wall causing blood vessels in the hooves to swell. In addition, management practices can cause animals to develop laminitis. Factors such as poor housing, lack of bedding that encourages cows to lay down and prolonged JUNE 13, 2022

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In dairy cattle laminitis is often seen during peak lactation. Laminitis is a painful condition. The pain from laminitis can negatively influence milk production, reproductive performance, as well as weight gain and weight maintenance. Laminitis also impacts the overall performance and welfare of the animal.

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JUNE 13, 2022

OFN June 13, 2022

Articles inside

Lila Wantland is making her own way in the dairy industry

Breeding profit into dairy herds

Managing dry cows

Ozark Mountain Creamery began in 2009

Gettle Dairy Farm finds efficiency with robotic milkers

Jerry Crownover Shakey the Calf