-F6fa^irig'Arti'urtil,‘ , Sa'liirtl&j/; 1 ' 230 (Continued from Page 29) fact, it is a common practice to plant trees to provide these areas. Don’t! Eliminate them! These areas only accumulate manure, and after rain are wet and muddy the ideal en vironment for growing all the bugs we don’t want cows exposed to. Studies have been found that con gregation areas under trees are the areas highest in bacteria and patho gens. Saw them down and sell the firewood. On extremely hot days, it is better to keep the cows in a well- (Continued from Page 28) ing the appetite and profus ing copious drooling of saliva. This is particularly true with horses in which it is difficult to feed any red clover hay for this reason. Ergot This fungus dis ease of many native and do mestic grasses is found most frequently, on rye and rye grasses. Black masses along the seed heads are usually produced by this fungus. Wet, dark weather favors the formation of this fungus on these plants. Ergot causes disintegration of red blood cells, sloughing of the ends of the ears and tail, abortion and, in severe cases, death from exhaustion. Mushrooms There are many so-called rules by which one is supposed to be able to distinguish safe from deadly poisonous wild mush rooms. Even the experts disa gree on how to tell the edible from inedible species. Do not eat wild mushrooms unless Improving Pasture Management ventilated barn. Maintain Vegetation On Pastures Another benefit and reason to maintain vegetation on pastures is that they are cooler. Throughout the summer, bare areas range from eight to IS degrees hotter than adja cent vegetated areas. Eliminating bare areas and maintaining vegeta tion means reduced heat stress. Provide Adequate High Quality Water Finally, provide lots of high qual- Poisonous Plants Of Pennsylvania you are absolutely certain that the species is non poisonous. Some poisonous species are rendered safe by cooking; others are rendered unwholesome by cooking. The safest mushrooms to eat are domestic mushrooms grown under cultivation. Even these may not be whole some if stored too long or harvested when too old and partially decayed. Nitrate-Nitrite Poisoning During periods of stress, many plants accumulate toxic quantities of nitrate or nitrites within their tissues. Sudden cold weather, drought, for the first four or five days after a good rain following drought, excess ni trogen fertilization may pro duce an accumulation of nitrates or nitrites. Excessive intake of these compounds ties up the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells and symptoms are directly proportional to the amount absorbed. Also important is . . -k. _ . ity water. Water is the most import ant nutrient in a dairy cow’s diet! If a cow’s water consumption drops by 20 percent, dry matter intake will drop by 2-2.5 pounds. This will lower milk production approxi mately five percent. Remember, clean water doesn’t always equal quality water. Stream water, while accessible on pasture, is most often not high quality water. Water must have low bacteria counts, low min eral content, and taste good. Any- whether or not the nitrate bearing forage forms the major part of the diet. Cattle seem to be able to handle much more nitrate if they are receiving at the same time high-energy supplement or other forage. The symptoms may vary with the amount eaten, stage of gestation and the activity of the animal. Stabled animals or those fed in a dry lot appear to tolerate larger amounts of nitrate than those which are free to exercise. Cows receiving too much nitrate may show only shortness of breath when forced to walk for a few hun dred feet. Abortion results if Him 40 Bales Into One. With a Hesston Big Bate System What else would you expect from the company that introduced th.e world’s first large, rectangular baler? 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Ordi- Call us today for a demonstration! HESSTWr^^b r\ thing less will affect your cow’s nutrition, production, and health. In conclusion, provide easy access to high quality water. Don’t compro mise. Conclusion Most of these pasture improve ment suggestions are relatively inex pensive. In fact, they are cheap practices to implement when evalu ated in light of increased milk pro duction, improved herd health, lower somatic cell counts, and im proved cow comfort. nary Canada Thistles, rarely eaten by cattle, are readily eaten when cut and wilting. These have been incrimi nated in several herd abor tion problems. How to Handle Forages Suspected of Excess Nitrate Content Wait until weather conditions return to normal before feeding. For example: Corn dangerous for green chopping or small grain for pasture, if still alive after growing conditions return to normal, will quickly use up excess accumulated nitrate. 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