April 26, 2016 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Johne’s Disease: Managing Exposure to Manure BROOKINGS, S.D. - Paying attention to manure exposure is a crucial component in controlling Johne’s Disease in cow-calf herds, explained Russ Daly, Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian. “It’s the manure that serves as the source of bacteria for uninfected cattle,” Daly said. “Since Johne’s Disease primarily affects the intestine, an infected animal sheds the bacteria (Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis) through their manure. While often considered a condition of dairy cows, Johne’s Disease has increasingly been identified as a concern for beef producers, Daly explained. Animals affected by this disease show signs of diarrhea and progressive weight loss, often in the midst of a normal appetite. “These animals are culled from the herd before they become debilitated, but worse yet, they serve as the source of disease to others within the herd,” Daly said. He explained that typically, it’s a young calf that is the most likely to become infected with the bacteria. “However, Johne’s Disease is such a slowly progressing condition that signs don’t show up until the animal is much older: often 3-4 years of age or more,” he said. Knowing this, Daly said the key to decreasing Johne’s Disease transmission comes down to preventing young stock from coming in contact with manure from potentially infected animals. “Preventing young stock from having excessive contact with manure from the cow herd can seem to be a daunting task, but a critical one if Johne’s Disease is to be controlled within a herd,” Daly said. Keep Calving Areas Clean While preventing all contact with manure is not feasible in a cow-calf operation, there are some actions that producers can take to reduce this contact. “Infectious disease transmission often comes down to a numbers game: the fewer bacteria in a calf’s environment, the lower the likelihood of disease,” Daly said. “Anything we can do to reduce these numbers stacks the deck in favor of health over disease.” The calving area is especially important when it comes to transmission of Johne’s Disease. “Newborn calves are particularly vulnerable to When you ?nance farmland with us, you aren’t just another customer – you are a customer-owner. So along with our attractive rates and exceptional terms, you get a voice in how we work and a share of what we earn in the form of cash-back dividends. Call us to learn more. YANKTON OFFICE: 605-665-9675 OR 800-658-3631 BROOKINGS, S.D. - New bulls need to be managed carefully between delivery and the start of breeding season to maximize the return on the investment in new genetics. “New herd sires represent a sizeable investment to a cow/calf business,” said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Rusche explained that one of the major components of the cost of natural service, is the number of years of useful life of the herd sires. “Greater lifespan allows the initial purchase price to be spread out over more calves,” he said. Considering the value of most yearling bulls at production sales this spring, spending some additional attention to help make sure that the transition phase proceeds smoothly would seem to be effort well spent. 79 ACRES OF SPRING VALLEY TOWNSHIP TURNER COUNTY , LAND AND 78.59 ACRES TURKEY VALLEY TOWNSHIP YANKTON , COUNTY LAND OFFERED IN 4-TRACTS AT AUCTION Our family has decided to offer the following land for sale at public auction located at 45022 291st St. Viborg, SD or from the 4-way stop in Viborg go 5 ½ miles west both sides of the road or from Center Point, 2-miles east on both sides of the road on: WEDNESDAY MAY 11TH 10:30 A.M. AUCTION HELD ON SITE It is our privilege to offer the following land located in these two tightly held townships located on the Turner & Yankton County line. This land auction offers powerful, high quality tillable land, improved acreage site with outstanding trees, waterfowl production/recreational land and will be offered in several combinations to accommodate any size buyer. Land is rented for the 2016 crop year. TRACT ONE: 78.59 ACRES LEGAL: The N ½ of the NW ¼ Section 2, 96-54 Yankton County, SD. • 71.29 acres tillable with 4.62 acres of hayland, 1.47 acres in trees, balance found in RROW. • Soil production rating of 72.8. Predominant soils Egan-Ethan Trent rating (82) & Egan-Wentworth (91) • Rented for 2016 crop year for $14,276.00 or $182/acre. First half of the rent will be paid to the buyer at closing and 2nd half paid 10-1-16. • Base & Yield and wetland maps, and other pertinent info found in the buyers packet • Annual taxes are $844.21. Currently enrolled in ARCH County with the FSA office. TRACT TWO: 27-ACRES + OR – IMPROVED LEGAL: Bartels Tract 1 an addition in the S ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 35, 97-54 Turner County, SD. Subject to survey to verify acres and approve legal description. Known as 45022 291st St. Viborg, SD. • This tract includes the improved acreage site that is 6.44 acres in size along with 19.93 acres in waterfowl production/recreational land. An opportunity to purchase a piece of South Dakota Hunting Heaven. Lots of potential, endless possibilities. • Home consists of a modern, clean, move in ready 928 sq ft 2+ bedroom home that has been steadily maintained. Several outbuildings included along with great park-like setting yard, and awesome trees. • This tract will be offered as a lump sum and not by the acre. New buyer to receive immediate possession upon closing of this entire tract. • If your looking for a new home site on a hard surfaced highway, or possible hunting lodge contact the auctioneers to set-up a private showing. TRACT THREE: 52-ACRES + OR – LEGAL: Bartels Tract 2 an addition in the S ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 35, 97-54 Turner County, SD. Subject to survey to verify acres and approve legal description. • 48.35 acres tillable balance found in RROW. This would include all land to the north and west of the building site and the 13.55 acres east of the water. • Soil production rating of 72.4. Predominant soils include Egan-Ethan Complex (77) and Ethan-Egan Complex (61). • New buyer to receive the 2016 rent if sold separate. TRACT FOUR: 79-ACRES COMBINATION OF TRACTS 2 & 3 LEGAL: The S ½ of the SW ¼ less the East 2-rods of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ Section 35, 97-54 Turner County, SD. • If sold as one unit, no surveys will be completed and buyer will settle on the taxable acres. • Soil production rating of 65.8. Predominant soils Egan-Ethan and Ethan Egan soils. • New buyer to receive the 2016 rent in the amount of $9,717.00 or $123/acre. TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY: We invite you to inspect the property at your convenience or you may visit www. wiemanauction for a buyers packet and pictures or contact the auctioneers at 800-251-3111 and a packet can be mailed out. Contact auctioneers to schedule a showing of the home and outbuildings. TERMS: Cash sale on all tracts with 15% (non-refundable) down payment auction day with the balance on or before June 23rd, 2016. Warranty deed to be granted with the cost of title insurance split 50-50 between buyer and seller. Sellers to pay all 2015 taxes. New buyer will be responsible for all of the 2016 taxes. If sold in smaller tracts, sellers at their expense will have the property surveyed. First half rent check will be reimbursed to the buyer at closing and 2nd half payment will be made on 10-1-16. Property will be sold in whatever manner realizes the most for the seller. Sold subject to owner’s approval and all easements and restrictions of record. Land auction held on site. Come prepared to buy!! HEIRS OF HILRAY & MARLENE BARTELS –OWNER Wieman Land & Auction Co. Inc. Marion, SD 800-251-3111 Gary & Rich Wieman Brokers that contribute to manure contamination of water sources (stock dams and creeks rather than water tanks); conditions that contribute to manure contamination of feed (feeding on ground rather than in bunks or feeders); cows sick from other illnesses running with cow-calf pairs on pasture; and use of equipment (skid steers, loaders, etc.) contaminated with manure from the cow herd. As cattle get older, Daly explained that their resistance to new infection with Johne’s Disease bacteria increases. “However, even weaned calves can become infected, particularly if exposure levels are high,” he said. Because of the typical long incubation period of Johne’s Disease, newly weaned animals destined to become replacement females or bulls are the group of animals of most importance. Conditions that increase the risk of these animals to become exposed to Johne’s Disease bacteria include: close proximity to or running with the cow herd, particularly if animals affected by Johne’s Disease are present; conditions that contribute to manure contamination of water sources (stock dams and creeks rather than water tanks); conditions that contribute to manure contamination of feed (feeding on ground rather than in bunks or feeders); manure from the cow herd spread on pastures or forages used that same season; and use of equipment (skid steers, loaders, etc.) contaminated with manure from the cow herd. niGrow Managing New Herd Sires fcsamerica.com THERE’S A REASON REAL ESTATE BUYERS LAND WITH US. the bacteria entering their bodies, where they begin the slow steady progression to clinical disease that may appear years later,” Daly said. Risky conditions for calving areas include: use by multiple cows at the same time (rather than individual pens); manure buildup; dirty conditions that contribute to soiled udders; and cows with clinical Johne’s Disease or other illnesses nearby or in the calving area. As young calves are paired up with their mothers and leave the calving area, exposure to manure remains a threat for the transmission of Johne’s Disease. Conditions for nursing beef calves that contribute to Johne’s Disease exposure include: cows with clinical Johne’s Disease running with cow-calf pairs on pasture; manure buildup; conditions Gary Ward Closing Attorney 605-326-5282 Dietary Adjustments In most cases, Rusche explained that yearling bulls have been developed on higher energy diets than what will be available to them during the breeding season. Therefore, he said simply turning young bulls out to the breeding pastures increases the likelihood of excessive weight loss and potentially a reduction in fertility and libido. “Extreme weight loss could also impact longevity,” he said. “Adapting bulls to lower energy diets prevents bulls from “crashing” and increases the odds of success.” Changes in diets should be made gradually. “Sperm cells mature over a 60-day period, so avoid any drastic changes during the two months before the start of breeding season,” Rusche said. The concentrate portion of the ration should be gradually reduced in a series of steps until the desired level is reached. “It’s important to remember that these bulls are still growing and to not restrict nutrient intake too much,” he said. “They should be gaining 1.5 to 2 pounds per day and be in a body condition score of about a 6 at the start of the breeding season.” As with any class of livestock, Rusche said the necessary mineral and vitamin supplementation as well as a high quality water source should be provided. Physical & Social Considerations Beyond the nutritional and dietary considerations of bull development, there are other factors that need to be considered as well. “Breeding bulls will have a high level of physical activity, especially early in the breeding season, seeking out and breeding cows in heat,” Rusche said. Much like an early season “training camp,” allowing for increased opportunities for exercise will help improve the bulls’ physical condition and stamina levels, which should help insure their ability to remain functional throughout the breeding season. “Additional exercise on pasture also serves to reduce the potential for feet and leg problems,” he said. Many producers will utilize more than one bull in a breeding pasture. If the bulls have not run together previously, they will very likely spend time fighting to establish a “pecking order” rather than getting cows bred. Rusche suggested grouping the bulls according to their assigned breeding pasture groups prior to the start of the breeding season allows those “social adjustments” to take place before breeding season starts. Breeding Soundness Exam A breeding soundness exam (BSE) should be conducted by a veterinarian approximately 30 to 60 days before the start of the breeding season. 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