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AGRICULTURE
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Thurs., Dec. 22,1988—5
Shipping fever strikes county cattle
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The Emerald Riders, the Cooke County 4-H Horse Club, held its regular
November meeting at the Cooke County College Equine Center.
Tom Pierson, director of the college equine program, gave a very I
informative and entertaining demonstration on grooming and leg wraps.
The 4-H members were treated to a demonstration of basic reining ma-
neuvers by Mr. Pierson and his champion reining mare. A video presen-
tation followed on fitting the halter horse. Mr. Pierson’s wife, Peggy,
assisted with the presentation and discussion. The excellent program was
of great benefit to anyone interested in horses.
The Emerald Riders also participated in the Gainesville Christmas
parade, held Dec. 3. Leslie Leach of Callisburg was welcomed as a new
member.
Congratulations go out to Rene Hawkins, the proud new owner of a filly,
“Summer in Tejas,” a registered Tobiano. Congratulations also to mem-
bers participating in the Southwest Walking Horse Breeders Association
in Corsicana Dec. 3. Bo Smith on Delight of Jet Star won first in favorite
gate, second in model and ride, and third in plantation pleasure, canter
class. Melody Eldredge on Step Aside for Gypsy won first in model and
second in favorite gate.
Area 4-H’ers also are reminded that the deadline for entries in the Upper
Elm-Red Soil Conservation Essay Contest is Jan. 24,1989. The subject is
Soil and Water Conservation. Essays are limited to 300 words or less.
Red River girls head to District
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Ranchers alert
for symptoms of
seasonal illness
By DAINAH BULLARD
Lifestyles Editor
A seasonal round of shipping fe-
ver masquerading behind the
symptoms of pneumonia is taking a
toll on cattle herds in Cooke County.
To date, local veterinarians esti-
matimate the number of cases of
shipping fever in the thousands. But
although the illness is making its
presence felt among area cattle-
men, an unusually large number of
cattle have not been affected this
year, said Dr. Gordon Yeargan of
Refinery Road Veterinary Clinic.
“It’s nothing worse this year than
it’s been in the past, ” he observed.
Unlike pneumonia, this seasonal
illness is not associated with the
variable weather conditions
characteristic of fall, when tem-
peratures may range from freezing
to tropical practically overnight.
Rather, as suggested by its name,
shipping fever is associated with
the stress of shipping, Yeargan
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'Tis the season to think organic
By CRAIG ROSENBAUM moisture retention, and allowing more efficient util-
County Extension Agent ization of fertilizer applications. This means that
The fertility and physical condition of soils can be sticky clays can be changed into soils of more man-
greatly improved by the incorporation of organic ageable tilth. Adding organic matter to loose,
matter. droughty sand will help it hold plant nutrients and
The fall and winter seasons are an excellent time to moisture, thus improving plant growth.
collect unused organic materials from the garden and In both cases, the soil particles are less tightly
kitchen and return them to the soil. These include packed together and the increased pore space allows
lawn clippings, leaf rakings, kitchen wastes and other excess moisture to flow through. These pore spaces in
plant matter that is free of disease and nematodes, as the soil also allow better air exchange, thus improving
it will all aid in building up the organic content of the the oxygen supply in the soil. Oxygen is vital for good
soil. plant root functions and growth.
Plant nutrients and other minerals, required for - . . .c. .. . . . . ,
plant growth, are contained in the blackened plant It is difficultto apply too much organic matter to
remains and other organic wastes. To obtain com- most soils. When preparing new planting beds, a
plete decomposition, add about two pounds of a com- 3-inch to 4-inch layer tilled into exisitng soil is a
plete fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed area as the reasonable amount. Since organic matter breaks
bacteria and other organisms must have nitrogen to down quickly, it needs to be replenished at fair y
do a good job of decomposing the organic matter, frequent intervals. One way to accomplish this is to
These elements, vital forhealthy plant life, are re- aprly organic mulch materials. Mulches have a mod-
leased to the new plants once the organic matter is erating effect on 5011 temperatures. They also are a
decomposed and are thus recycled. significanthelpinconserving water.
A compost pile is a good way to utilize organic Well-prepared soil is the key to healthy and pro-
wastes. The partially digested compost, or home- ductive plants. Landscape plants growing in good
made humus, is high in organic matter. Use this when soils tend to be more disease- and insect-resistant, as
transplanting trees and shrubs, or as a top dressing in well as more attractive. Whether adding peat, pine
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pneumonia: runny nose, hard
breathing, coughing, lack of inter-
est in feed, low head, and loss of
weight.
“It’s real serious,” Yeargan
noted. “It causes a lot of economic
losses — first because they lose
some, and then because the med-
icine, the antibiotic used to treat it,
is expensive.”
Various antibiotics are used to
treat shipping fever, he added,
since different cattle respond to
different medications.
The veterinarian estimated that
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Those stressful conditions com- won the battle.
bine with the jamming together of Only one line of defense can deter
cattle at concentration points and the shipping fever, Yeargan said,
the vulnerable age of the cattle — Unfortunately, that avenue is not an
usually weanlings — to bring on the option for the owners of already af-
respiratory illness, he added. fected cattle.
“They just get exposed to the “The ideal thing, of course, would
virus and it usually develops into a be for the cattle before they were
bacterial illness,” he explained. ever shipped to be immunized,” he
Symptoms of shipping fever in- said. “But that’s not real likely.”
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Motto. Laci Trice called roll and gave the treasurer’s report. Lisa Bayer
gave the council report. J
Plans were made for the first practice for Share the Fun. Members also •
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Gainesville Convalescent Center. Thank-you notes were written to people
who have assisted the club and its members this year.
Two club members, Diana Bouldin and Kristy Hughes, will go to District
competition in Foods and Nutrition.
Kristy closed the meeting, and refreshments were served by the hosts, GATHERED -ROUND the Christmas tree are winners of the
The next meeting will be Jan. 9at7p.m. atthe church. Cooke County 4-H Food Show, (left to right) Clifford Lutkenhaus,
Noelle Blevins, Dawn Sandmann, Laura Lutkenhaus, Laura
A f* R H n (UL Blevins, Charlene Lutkenhaus and Stephanie Sandmann. The tree,
CarOllng CHI IS JI VClIS 06110 Cl UD erected outside the County Extension Office in the basement of the
Courthouse, is decorated with ornaments made by 4-H’ers during
The Sivells Bend 4-H Club gathered Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the home of Gene the food show. AU eight winners (including include Diana Bouldin,
and Donna Baugh for a business meeting and Christmas celebration. who is not pictured) will advance to the district food competition.
Members discussed the recent 4-H food show. Laura Blevins won first (Staff photo by Dainah Bullard)
place and will be going to the district show. Heath O’Dell won second place
and will be alternate to district if Laura is unable to attend. The club oling throughout the Lake area on a hay ride, then returned to the Baugh
discussed the Christmas parade, in which they entered a float, and an- home for hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. All members were
nounced the winners in the parade. The Sivells Bend club will try again present for the meeting and holiday activities.
nextyear. The next meeting will be Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sivells Bend School.
Candy Coke is the club’s delegate to the County Council meetings. These Shirley Martindale will lead the meeting,
monthly meetings are attended by one member from each county club,
giving delegates the opportunity to learn about 4-H activities throughout •* See ®Peee ®©®2 ®T®8
Cooke County. The club also discussed the livestock show, to be held this 3
spring. Sivells Bend will have several entries in the competition.
A Christmas party followed the meeting, with Donna Baugh serving as
hostess. The 4-H’ers enjoyed snacks and drinks, then played games and
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Williams, Eric. Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 98, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1988, newspaper, December 22, 1988; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1569913/m1/5/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Cooke County Library.