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Show Thursday, December 27, 1 990 e, Messenger-Enterpris- Page 5 production not affected by keeping dairy cows inside Milk Writers John DeVilbies Utah State University While a cow ' seem little affected by the may cold weather, it is much different for a calf, according to a Utah State University specialist. Cold stressed animals compensate by increasing heat ; production when the mercury drops. The heat an animal produces comes from energy obtained from body fat stores and nutrients in the ration, said full-grow- David P. n Marcinkowski, at Extension dairy specialist USU. Calves are especially to the cold because susceptible have less they body fat -- a vital source of energy for heat production and insulation he said. For this reason, calves must obtain much of the energy they need to stay warm from their diet" The comfort zone for calves is between 50 and 70 degrees. Within this range the calf . , , , . requires minimal energy to either warm or cool itself. As temperatures drop below 50 degrees, the calf requires more and more energy to keep warm, he said. In extreme cold, when temperatures dip below zero, he said most of a calf s diet is used for heat, leaving nothing for weight gain. In order to somewhat maintain gains and fill the demand for heat production, additional energy must be fed to the cold stressed calf, he said. Marcinkowski said research indicates that calves exposed to temperatures below zero require 25 to 30 percent more energy in their diet. This can be accomplished several ways including: Feeding 25 percent more milk or milk replacer powder. Feeding the same quantity of milk or replacer; supplementing it with an additional fat source. "Feeding additional energy in the form of a pellet He said all three ways are effective in increasing gains in cold weather. However, dietary changes must be made over a couple of days to prevent diarrhea. He said it is important to listen to weather forecasts to anticipate cold snaps and begin changing diets in advance. In addition to increasing energy levels in the diet, he said some other calf cold weather tips include: pre-start- er Facing hutches to the Repairing damaged hutches to provide the calf with a dry and draft-fre- e shelter. Keeping calves well bedded. Observing calves often to identify problems. Treating sick calves immediately based on your veterinarians 750-216- 0 750-135- 8 Youre driving to work with your heater blasting, when you notice a cow standing in a frosty field chewingher cud, calm as a summer morning. Doesnt the wintry weather affect her? That was a question posed by a University State University researcher in a study of dairy cows to determine whether keeping them indoors versus outdoors during cold weather makes a difference in milk production. Preliminary indications are that it does not, said Clive W. Arave, associate professor with the Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Department. Speaking recently at a USU dairy seminar at the Caine Dairy Teaching & Research Center in Wellsville, Arave said despite temperatures that averaged 10 degrees lower for cows kept outside during the first 42 days of a study made last winter, their milk yield and feed intake Utah's agricultural outlook (Continued from Page 1) and livestock products increased in 1990 over 1989 levels. This has placed downward pressure on prices for some commodities, especially for wheat, said DeeVon per pound to $0.71 between October 1989 and 1990, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. gl 283-472- FOR SALE: 1978 Malibu, auto, new tires, runs great. $800. Call 283- - a 4122, FOR SALE: 1984 Ford Tempo, air, good condition, must sell before my mission. Shane Young. g9 835-120- FOR SALE: 1985 Jeep Wagoneer Limited, fully equipped, 6000 lb. wintch, 1 excellent condition, $7000. 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Many economists predict the E WANTED: Old cars and parts from the U.S. economy will begin to grow received in more than a decade." 20x , 30s, 40s. will buy one or many cars He said this poor showing again after the firsthalf of 1991, or parts. Will buy out complete warehe said. may force many producers in for increased production exerting will be in Ephraim Dec. houses, This means demand for Utah to seriously consider Call 1220.27 on downward pressure prices herds during agricultural commodities, as a liquidating their and in increases government the next few months. stocks. whole, should be slightly above 1990 levels in 1991," he said. Godfrey said he and most For a year or so, at least, Steve Anderson's Carpet Darwin B. Nielsen, USU analysts are at a loss to explain producers should expect prices & Upholstery Cleaning been so have lamb prices Extension economist in ranch why down around the support level. low He said there the past year. Vtucglveyottr management, said the 1991 Meat and poultry: Record carpet iae lives is no evidence that per capita outlook more is economic toor general meat ofred and supplies poultry down is in lamb consumption difficult to predict because of be for will available consumers 528-786- 0 increased uncertainty in the the United States. in 1991. The surge in meat for other Mayfield Prospects world, including higher energy supplies throughout the year 24 Hour Wafer Removal and Smoke costs, higher inflation rates, agricultural commodities, will be led by poultry production, Damage. Truck Mount Staam Owing. developments in the Middle East, however, are not so ominous, which the United States Scotchguard, Brlghtanora. the budget deficit and unresolved according to 1991 projections Department of Agriculture Dvod ruing, Dyolng t Tinting. Wall and lloor claaning. offered during the Agricultural world trade differences. Inaurance Claim. expects to increase by six percent Outlook conference. from the 1990 level. Despite these uncertainties, Serving all Central Utah The following is a brief he said the outlook for cow and Turkey: Turkey production Satisfaction Guaranteed! calf producers in Utah remains rundown. and consumption increased relatively bright. Feeder cattle Hay: In general, the outlook during 1990 and is expected to to at be are for alfalfa anticipated prices hay is positive. It is increase another five to seven high levels in 1991, while feed the largest crop industry in Utah, percent in 1991. Turkey costs should remain at about requiring more than 450,000 production should be profitable the same level as 1990. acres of land and producing more during 1991, but profits will not be large. Prices should be just As a result, cow and calf than two million tons of forage. conditions Economic insure that their should experience slightly above the break-eve- n operators level for the most efficient sixth straight year of positive hay production will remain one of the most significant crop returns over cash costs. producers. This, however, is a the state. in CHRISTIANSENS industries change from the negative returns Nielsen said a great deal of that many producers experience FURNITURE & Wheat: The past crop year this will depend on moisture to two three the previous HARDWARE CO. this winter and summer. has been a disappointing one for during Production is wheat years. caused have growers. Drought conditions Fruit: Prices for apples, For all your hardware, furnishortages of stock water on many up and exports are down, of a in ' doubling ending were cherries and ture, carpet and appliance tart peaches ranges. He said continued resulting are stocks. needs prices Consequently, were 1990 than they stronger in drought will seriously deter Utah remain to because significantly the previous three years cow and calf operators from expected of 41 S. Main, Ephraim the lower than couple of lighter crops. Spring frosts, of past " expected taking advantage months for some 283-416- 1 yet. ' good economic conditions in the years poor pollination weather, high winds and an unusually hot and 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Feed grain: Over the next cattle industry. both reduced be should apple summer, feed dry grain prices In contrast, prospects for a year, and tart cherry production an current level, or a the about at in the industry sheep good year estimated 60 percent Significant midwestern if are dubious, said E. Bruce little higher, losses in peaches, tart cherries not do the change Godfrey, USU Extension farmers and apples were experienced. 1 N. 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