July 5, 2016 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Large Concern Over Poor Quality Livestock Water BROOKINGS, S.D. - Livestock producers are encouraged to test their water sources as poor quality water is leading to blindness in some herds. “Livestock water samples from northwestern South Dakota have already indicated high levels of total salts,” said Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Salverson said that high levels of sulfates in the water have caused polio (polioencephalomalacia) in some herds already this year, with blindness being reported. “It is well documented in western South Dakota that water from wells, dams, dugouts and creeks are often high in total salts and especially sulfates regardless whether the water source is small or large or has a lot of water or a little,” Salverson said. “Testing the water is the only way to know.” She added that poor quality water is not lim- ited to northwestern South Dakota but to all of western South Dakota and possibly portions of eastern South Dakota. Water issues are caused by the fact that many areas have had little to no runoff from snow or spring rain and accelerated by hot, dry and windy conditions. SDSU Extension offers on-site Quick Tests “It is critical that producers be proactive and test their water sources prior to turning livestock into pastures,” Salverson said. SDSU Extension offers an on-site quick test at all SDSU Extension Regional Centers and some SDSU Extension County Offices across South Dakota. A listing of the water testing sites can be found below. “Water sources that are often assumed to be safe, such as spring fed reservoirs and clear appearing water, can still be high in salts/sulfates,” Salverson said. “The visual appearance of water should not be used to determine if the water is good or bad. The only way to know if water is suitable for livestock is through testing.” Side effects of poor quality water Poor quality water will cause an animal to consume less water, as a result they will consume less forage/ feed which leads to weight loss, decreased milk production and lower fertility. Sporadic cases of polio can be seen when high levels of sulfates are present in the water. A common symptom of polio is blindness but other symptoms include: lethargy, anorexia, muscle tremor, exaggerated response to sound and touch, incoordination, staggering, weakness, head pressing and eventually convulsions and inability to get up. Polio can be successfully treated if caught early. Thiamine injections and anti-inflammatories are important components of treatment. Antibiotics will not solve the problem. Contact your veterinarian to determine your treatment plan if you have any concern of potential losses due to polio. “Be proactive and monitor your water and your livestock,” Salverson said. “Just because your neighbor does not have problems doesn’t mean you won’t.” For additional information or questions, contact Robin Salverson at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Lemmon at 605.374.4177 or by email. Sites for Livestock Water Testing Livestock water testing can be performed at one of the following sites: Regional Extension Centers * Aberdeen Regional Extension Center 605.626.2870 * Lemmon Regional Extension Center 605.374.4177 * Mitchell Regional Extension Center 605.995.7378 * Pierre Regional Extension Center 605.773.8120 * Rapid City Regional Extension Center 605.394.1722 * Sioux Falls Regional Extension Center 605.782.3290 * Watertown Regional Extension Center 605.882.5140 * Winner Regional Extension Center 605.842.1267 SDSU Extension County Offices * Aurora County 605.942.7754 * Beadle County 605.353.8436 * Bennett County 605.685.6972 * Bon Homme County 605.589.3531 * Butte County 605.892.3371 * Charles Mix County 605.487.7666 * Clark County 605.532.3681 * Corson County 605.273.4368 * Dewey County 605.865.3652 * Douglas County 605.724.2719 * Haakon County 605.859.2840 * Hamlin County 605.783.3656 * Hanson County 605.239.4542 * Harding County 605.375.3412 * Jerauld County 605.539.9471 * Jones County 605.669.7101 * McPherson County 605.439.3331 * Mellette County 605.259.3385 * Miner County 605.772.4661 * Potter County 605.765.9414 * Roberts County 605.698.7627 * Spink County 605.472.5006 * Walworth County 605.649.7607 niGrow Field Days Provide Research-Based Information another venue to interact with SDSU researchers, while getting first-hand knowledge of the important work underway. 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