OCTOBER 2015
Vol. XVI No. 9 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net
Do not dispose of fall leaves in horse pastures
By Ann Swinker, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Horse Specialist Horses like the taste and smell of recently fallen leaves; however, the leaves are dense and can compact in the horse’s digestive system, causing compaction colic. • The horse’s GI tract is a delicate system; therefore, feeds should be selected not only for their ability to meet the animal’s nutrient requirements, but also for compatibility with the horse’s GI tract. • Feeding dense leaves and grass clipping can result in “choke.” If feed becomes lodged in the esophagus, the end result is called “choke.” Choke in the horse occurs in the esophagus and, although it is painful and uncomfortable to the horse, it is not life-threatening as in humans where the airways are cut off. • Feed in the esophagus can only move in one direction – toward the stomach. A choking horse often presents itself with its head hung low with saliva and masticated feed coming out of the horse’s nostrils. Choking horse requires immediate veterinary attention and is usually treated with minimal complications. Be Careful, Do Not Toss Yard Waste Over The Fence! • The weather is cooling down, and it is the time of year when people prefer yard work to house or barn work. Horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste “trimmings” can be toxic to horses and other livestock. • In urban areas, neighboring homeowners toss vegetative CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Oct. 1-14, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Craig Nile Estate, Online..........A3 Oct. 1-19, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Vern & Laverne Schell Collector Tractor & Antique, Online...............................................................................A9 Oct. 16, Gardner Auction Service, Bradley O’s Steakhouse, Hamilton............A4 Oct. 17, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Ralph Koenig Estate, Baker........A5 Oct. 17, Montana Auction Company, Bruns Electric, Culbertson.....................A7 Oct. 17, RK Statewide Auctions, Heinrich Moving, Glendive............................A8 Oct. 21, Bass Auction Company, Inc., Century Companies Relocation, Lewistown...............................................................................................................A11 Oct. 24, Smith Sales Co., Fall Surplus, Miles City............................................A14 Oct. 24, Larry Banka, Personal Property Sale, Brady......................................A12 Oct. 24, RK Statewide Auctions, Estate, Real Estate, House, Glendive.........A20 Oct. 25, RK Statewide Auctions, Guns, Coins, Glendive.................................A21 Oct. 24-Nov. 17, Musser Bros Auction, Buzz & Bev Thompson, Forsyth.......A22 Oct. 27-28, Mills Auction Service, Frontier & Early American, Miles City......A19 Oct. 31-Nov. 1, RK Statewide Auctions, Lowell Brown, Miles City..................A41 Nov. 7, Flying D Auction, Moore Estate, Conrad..............................................A21 Nov. 7, RK Statewide Auctions, Larson Estate, Circle.....................................A48
Salinity control seminar
By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office A salinity control seminar will take place on Wednesday, October, 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the Highwood Community Center and will include an afternoon field tour of a ground water investigation for a saline seep reclamation project on the Highwood Bench, weather permitting. The Highwood Bench is noted for the research conducted since the 1960’s to define the cause for dryland saline seep problems. At one time over 20,000 acres were saline-affected on the Highwood Bench. Through intensive cropping systems and perennial forage production, the problem was almost eliminated. However, the salinity problems are increasing in recent years due to the precipitation patterns and the return to crop-fallow cropping systems. The seminar will include a historic review of salinity issues on the Highwood bench as the problems changed over time, saline seep development and reclamation techniques, how to determine water flow direction and recharge area for specific saline seeps, Conservation Reserve programs for salinity control and salinity control assistance through the Farm Service agency.
Jayden Weaver (Zoom) one of Casey and Amanda Weaver’s twin sons enjoys looking at the latest insert in the Trader’s Dispatch. His brother “Zip” had to wait his turn. Photo by Weavers of Drummond, MT.
“Living on the Land Workshop”
Are you looking to discover the best management practices for your property? Well, the Cascade Conservation District is pleased to announce their “Living on the Land” Landowner Workshop. These classes will be held on six consecutive Thursdays starting September 24, 2015 and ending October 29, 2015. All classes will start at 6:00 PM and should be completed by 8:30 PM. Whether you have 2 or 200 acres, everyone is welcome to attend. The cost of the workshop is $35 per person and the registration deadline is September 22nd. The attendees will receive a 3 ring binder full of reference materials, an aerial photo, topo, and soils map of their property. The class is limited to 25 people so sign up early to guarantee your spot. Everyone attending must pay for the workshop. Sign up forms can be picked up at the Conservation District offices or downloaded from www.cascadecd.com. The classes will be held at the First Interstate Bank located at 12 Third Street NW (adjacent to the fairgrounds) in Great Falls, MT. The classes will be in the basement conference room with other locations to be announced. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. The following agenda lists the topics that will be presented. · September 24 - Welcome and Conserva-
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tion Planning · October 1 - Shelter Belt/Trees and Soils Bring a soil sample! · October 8 - Water Rights and Wells/Septic · October 15 - Wildlife/Pests and Weeds @ Weed District · October 22 - Grazing/Rangeland and Livestockj · October 29 - Alternative Energy and Wrap Up For more information please contact Josh Myers at the CCD. Email – joshmyers@3rivers.net or phone at 727-3603 ext. 107.
PRIVATE TREATY
Feddes Herefords, Manhattan..................................... A10 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood......................................... A10 L Bar W, Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee...... A10 McMurry Cattle, Billings............................................... A10 Muddy Creek Livestock, Choteau............................... A32 Whistling Winds Angus, Hingham.............................. A27 Wichman Herefords, Moore......................................... A10
PRODUCTION SALES
Oct. 26, J & L Livestock, Billings................................. A16 Nov. 10, Cobb Charolais Ranch, Great Falls............... A17 Nov. 12, Diamond D Angus, Valier............................... A18 Nov. 14, Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber................... A20 Nov. 21, Thistledew Land & Cattle Company, Joliet.......... ............................................................A4, A49, A50, C40 Jan. 26, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan...................... A10
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