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Cows need special care in extreme heat SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15,1984 •; Hie/summer of 1983 was tough on dairy cattle. Milk production tyas down, poor reproductive performance was reported, and cattle were under stress. With the summer heat here again, McHenry County dairy farmers heed to consider several alternatives for reducing heat stress to their cows. The (EXTENSION) People AAAml DISCOUNT DRUG CMiIKS I LIQUOR PRICES ARC LOWER AT REVCO MEISTER BRAU 12 Pack* 12 oz. Cans REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRICE SJ09 Q & L SCOTCH 80 Proof*Liter Product of Scotland REVCO'S LOW. LOW PRICE EARLY TIMES - 80 Proof*Liter Fine Kentucky Whiskey REVCO'S LOW. LOW PRICE J6" CANADIAN aW 86 Proof*Liter Product of Canada REVCO'S LOW LOW PRICE *10" HANNAH & HOGG WHISKEY 80 Proof* 1.75 Liter Fine Blended Whiskey REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRICE $J99 GIACOBAZZILAMBRUSCO 9% Alcohol*750 ML Product of Italy REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRICE n 89 Prices in effect Wed. thru Tues., August 15-21 v Items available while quantities last. McHenry*4400 W. Elm ^ 385*1125 evening. Building roofe should have the top sides painted white and the undersides black. Feeding strategies should also change when heat and humidity are high. In addition to providing fresh feed after the heat of day and in early mor­ ning, it is a good idea to shade the feed bunk to encourage feed consumption. Consider blending all feeds together to avoid selective eating, maintain fiber intake, and avoid acidosis. Adding one- fourth pound of sobium bicar­ bonate or a commercial buffer pack helps avoid digestive upsets and stimulates feed in­ take. Also check the feed bunks to be sure feed is fresh and is not heating. Feed several times a day if necessary. Care should be taken to guard against excessive grain intake because some cows may slack off eating forage. Consider adding fat to the ration because it provides a concentrated source of energy and produces less heat while being digested. It is also important to check potassium levels; Strive for one percent potassium in the total dry matter ration. Higher potassium levels require in­ creased salt to maintain relative mineral proportions at a time when producers need to avoid giving dry cows high mineral levels because doing so can cause udder edema. Cooling the cow and-or air mechanically can also be beneficial. Evaporative cooling works well in drier en­ vironments. However, adding a mist or fog with air movement will cool the air, but not the cow. Water droplets will come to rest on the outside of the cow's hair coat and, in effect, act as an insulator. Cooling is more ef­ fective when the spray wets both the hair and skin of the cow. Available At • PlcHcnr •M^iv%] The Following nearer Locations: •WHITE HEN •NORTHWEST • J ft L GAS PANTRY TRAIN •ACE HARDWARE •BELL LIQUORS •ISLAND FOODS •LAKEVIEW •BOLGERS •CONVENIENT FOODS DRUG STORE FOOD •SUNNYSIDE •OSCO DRUGS •COUNTRY FOODS •JEWEL CUPBOARD •LITTLE STORE •HORNSBY'S •SULLIVAN FOODS •SUNRISE GROCERY •KAREN ft GINNY'S •UNION 76 •DEBBIE'S GENERAL •LIQUOR MART •COLE PHARMACY STORE •McHENRY •COAST TO COAST •VILLAGE MARKET HOSPITAL •SUNNYSIDE GAS •McHENRY DRUG •FOOD MART ft QUICK MART • J ft R FOOD MART : Shade is a must. Studies show that cows that have shade available produce 5.3 pounds more milk, have one to two degrees lower body tem­ perature, consume 3.3 pounds taore dry matter, and require 1.6 fewer services per con­ ception compared to cows that are not shaded. - Also, 20 to 25 square feet of shade should be allowed per cow. The best shade is a row of trees or a building oriented north and south so sun can shine under in early morning and late Indian powwow slat6d The Mascoutin Society will sponsor its annual Indian Pow wow in Huntley from noon to 11 p.m., Aug. 18 and 19 on Frank Road and Algonquin Road, three miles east of Route 47 in Hun­ tley. Indian traders will sell jewelry, silver, leather, furs, beadwork, feathers and other items. Indian dancers will perform in native dress. Indian food and soft drinks will be available. No alcohol will be allowed. Sunday will feature an arts and craft contest, tepee contest and dancing, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission will be $3 per car. _ Fir more information call <3121 689-3348. COP/WGrtf © 1984 IV tfVCO D.S., INC £ \ I f t * «v(fi S r> = O aS I J ."O -• r <kj mm f s t i f f ? ? 5 3 r- i l ingP i |f?l i; < a « o j j | s ; i < 00 Is - s «* "O 70 w su Hi n i i j x r -3 S r £ < I* in is a s * } X y * Ul ffl rui WEI 1: i P f 11 : j: £| I ? i! r1 • • • , • • • Uvliv "S *0 m