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JANUARY 2017

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BRINGING OATS RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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Net wrap is not twine Cattle producers need to take extra precautions SOURCE: SDSU EXTENSION

ROOKINGS — With advancements in bale binding technology, efficiency has increased. Today’s net wrap increases baling efficiency by 75 percent over twine binding. “In addition, net wrap also increases water shedding ability, resulting in less spoilage and outdoors storage losses,” said Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Due to these advantages, Grussing said that it’s no surprise that an estimated 90 percent of producers have converted from twine to net wrap over the last decade. However, Grussing said, producers need to remember that net wrap is not twine. So, although it was OK to leave twine on the bale when feeding or grinding, she does not encourage this practice with net wrap. “Net wrapping is newer and the effects on cattle consumption is relatively undocumented,” she said. “When net wrap is not removed prior to feeding whole bales or grinding, there is a potential risk for cattle to ingest the net wrap along with the forage.” Net wrap ingestion potentially harmful In 2008, veterinarians at University of Nebraska Lincoln and across the state reported large volumes of twine accumulation in rumens upon post-mortem evaluations of beef cattle. North Dakota State University diagnosed net wrap ingestion as the cause of an unexpected death in a feedlot heifer. A 2014 follow up study by Klein and Dahlen looked at net wrap digestibility compared to sisal and biodegradable twine. After 14 days of incubation in rumen cannulated steers, 70 percent of sisal twine disappeared while 0 percent, or none of the net wrap and biodegradable twine were degraded. “Since net wrap does not appear to be

Today’s net wrap increases baling efficiency by 75 percent over twine binding. Photo courtesy of iGrow.org

digested in the rumen, it can accumulate which may have implications on production efficiency and animal health if the digestive system is compromised,” Grussing said. She added that the highest risk occurs when whole net wrapped bales are offered on cow/calf operations, however there is also potential for net wrap to accumulate even if particle size is decreased when utilized as tub ground hay. “Risk of loss is likely related to how much opportunity cattle have to consume net wrap,” Grussing said. “Cows fed exclusively long hay in net-wrapped bales from bale-feeders would likely be at the greatest risk.” Feedlot cattle fed a high-concentrate diet would have much less exposure, but could still accumulate significant amounts of net wrap. Take it off While it may not be possible to remove all the net wrap, Grussing said it’s important to try, especially when feeding whole bales. Net wrap removal can be done using a simple pocket knife or hot knives which are available

for the more tangled mess. “Hot knives are especially handy in the winter when net wrap can freeze onto bales making it more difficult to remove,” Grussing said. When grinding bales, cattle producers likely won’t be able to cut off net wrap as they go, so Grussing encourages them to prepare for the grinder a couple days ahead by removing net wrap from a few bales each day. “This method may allow you to get half of the net wrap off bales to be ground, which will result in less accumulation in the pile,” she said. If producers choose not to remove net wrap prior to feeding, Grussing suggested that they at least pick it up and throw it away after the bale is gone. “Cattle get bored and like to chew on things so they will eat net wrap if it’s laying around,” Grussing said. “Taking the time to pick up net wrap in and around bale feeders is a simple way to reduce the chances of ingestion.” If you have questions on net wrap ingestion or how to conduct post-mortem evaluations, contact your herd veterinarian or an SDSU Extension Field Specialist.

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Managing cattle through an arctic blast

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ROOKINGS — Extremely cold temperatures are gripping the cattle feeding areas of the Northern Plains. Although cattle producers can’t alter the weather, there are management steps that can be taken to help maintain cattle health and performance, explained Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate. Rusche outlines research which shows that by managing bedding, pens and feed intake, producers can help their cattle through the extreme weather.

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Bedding

waiting until cattle are exhausted before providing bedding results in calves simply “resting up” on the bed pack and rather than continuing to eat their ration,” Rusche said. He explained that this could result in diminished performance and increase the risk of digestive upset when cattle resume eating. In extreme cold conditions, the priority pens for bedding should be the lightest calves (less than 750 pounds) and cattle that are within 45 days of being shipped. Research shows that bedding the almost finished cattle helps avoid negative impacts on carcass.

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“Providing bedding is the most useful tool to improve cattle comfort, especially in outside yards,” Rusche said. Bedding helps cattle preserve body heat and reduce the impact of cold stress on maintenance energy requirements. Visit iGrow. org to read “Bedding During Winter Months Pays Off,” to gain insights into how using bedding can affect cattle performance during the winter. When extreme cold weather is expected, feeders should start bedding sooner rather than later, said Rusche, quoting Dr. Erik Loe, Consulting Beef Cattle Nutritionist with Midwest PMS, LLC. “His experience suggests that

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Bringing oats research to the next level with SDSU BY ERIN BECK South Dakota Farm & Ranch PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SOUTH DAKOTA FARM & RANCH

(L to R) From General Mills: Lane Johnson, Paul Richter, Jim Kirkwood, Buzz; From South Dakota State University: Jack, Kevin Kephart, Barry Dunn, Daniel Scholl

outh Dakota is leading the country in providing oats for General Mills’ food production — a trend that is likely to continue now that General Mills has partnered with South Dakota State University for oat variety research and development. SDSU and General Mills announced their partnership last June along with their intentions to form a state-of-the-art oat variety development lab in Brookings. According to SDSU plant science department head David Wright, the infrastructure is already in place, with labs and greenhouses in place at the Young Brothers Seed Technology Building. “We have the breeding knowledge,” Wright said. “We have

a nutritional lab and a seed technology building.” Now SDSU has the collaboration of General Mills to power oats breeding research to the next level. General Mills’ decision to foster a collaborative research relationship with SDSU was motivated by several factors. As a major oat producing state, South Dakota was a prime region for investment. SDSU’s close connections with the milling industry were an added bonus to generating valuable research. Similar research priorities also fueled a good working relationship between SDSU and General Mills. “We’re in the business to produce food sustainably,” Wright said. “It means a better product for the consumer.”

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Barry Dunn, former dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, also saw the value in SDSU’s oat breeding research and made moves to pool resources into the program. Melanie Caffe-Treml joined the SDSU research team as a full-time oat breeder, one of three in the country. Caffe-Treml believes the partnership with General Mills will strengthen SDSU’s current program and enable both breeding programs to collaborate on research projects more effectively. Paul Richter from General Mills has teamed up with Caffe-Treml to advance SDSU’s reputation of developing successful oat varieties. General Mills has also supplied additional equipment for evaluating milling and nutritional quality. Despite the changes taking place within SDSU’s oat breeding program, the goal remains the same. “Our primary breeding objective remains the same as before: developing new oat varieties for forage and grain production that will increase the profitability of producers,” Caffe-Treml said. Richter believes SDSU’s top-of-the-line oat breeding program will enable General Mills to better carry out its goal in maintaining a sustainable oat supply while increasing the health benefits of oats. “The program is laser focused on local farmers’ and processors’ needs,” Richter said. General Mills is placing greater emphasis on breeding for organic oat production. Richter foresees this priority boosting the production of more profitable oat varieties in the Dakotas. He believes oat production will continue to increase

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alternative revenue flow. “Our research will include very precise knowledge on the response of oats to soils and treatments so that precision agriculture techniques will be applied accurately to crops,” Scholl said. South Dakota oats will impact human diets worldwide thanks to General Mills’ global influence. Wright believes this will enable SDSU to focus on changes occurring within the next decade now before those changes happen. “Our partnership with General Mills gives us at SDSU a unique vision of global change in human food consumption, not just with oats,” Wright said.

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When Motter first began farming, a good hybrid could last for five to 10 years due to superior quality. Today’s plant hybrids may not be available within a couple years owing to rapid progression in seed technology. Motter also noted that equipment quickly becomes obsolete with constant upgrades. While the face of farming has changed, it has made tasks easier as well as more efficient. Motter relies on technology for better accuracy and precision when preparing the seedbed for the upcoming planting season. Thanks to Hefty’s fertilizer removal app, he can calculate the amount of nutrients he’s removed from the field during harvest. In turn he supplies the soil with an adequate level of fertilizer to meet plant nutrient requirements for the following growing year. “This is the technology you never heard of five to 10 years ago,” Motter said. Despite the challenges in keeping pace with technological advancements, he’s reaped the rewards of precision agriculture. “It’s by far the best we’ve seen for crops in 45 years,” Motter said.

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Rich Motter uses the Hefty fertilizer removal app to calculate the amount of nutrients that have left his field during harvest. Motter is conscientious about the health of his soil and is diligent in applying adequate levels of fertilizer to prepare for next year’s crop. (Submitted photo)

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Managing feed intake

Keeping feed intake consistent is a challenge during extreme weather conditions. “Some days keeping machinery running to simply get the cattle fed on time is a major accomplishment. Inconsistencies in feed intake lead to poorer conversions and in extreme cases, acidosis,” Rusche said. By adding additional

roughage to a finishing diet — for example, feeding 12-13 percent instead of 10 percent roughage, for instance) — could reduce the impacts of any inconsistencies in feed consumption. Backgrounding cattle are usually fed to achieve a certain ADG (average daily gain) target. “Extended periods of cold conditions can cause cattle to fall short, especially if the cold temperatures last for an extended period of time,” Rusche said. “Increasing the energy content by another 2 to 4 Mcal NEg (mega-calories of net energy for gain) or increasing

the amount fed by an additional 0.2 percent of body weight might be required to meet production targets.”

Pen maintenance

Lot conditions, particularly ice, can affect feed consumption. “Slick areas on the feed bunk apron and around waterers can reduce the willingness of calves to come to eat or drink, not to mention the increased risk of injury,” Rusche said. Mud can also become an issue. “Keep in mind that today’s snow can easily become tomorrow’s mud. Muddy conditions in the feedlot can be one of the biggest

issues in getting cattle to perform during the winter and early spring,” Rusche said. Anecdotal evidence suggests that muddy yards can result in as much as 100 pounds difference in final weight between cattle of similar genetic type that were fed similar rations. Removing snow and scraping outside pens can be incredibly difficult to accomplish, especially during extreme weather conditions. However, anything that can be done to remove snow and improve lot conditions now will pay off in later as the lot surface starts to thaw.

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