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Warm Springs, Orison Januarv 22, 1993 PACK 7 SPii.VAV Tvmoo Ultra low-flush New Oregon regulations that be came cffccnvc November I, 1992, requires the installation of ultra low flush loilcu in new construction or when replacing a toilet in a residence, reporu Mary Ann Sward, Oregon Stato University Extension housing specialist. , Ultra low-flush toilets arc defined as those using 1 .6 gallons of water or less per flush. The new requirement is included in new plumbing regula tions aimed at conserving water. Oregon is not atone in uking this step toward water conservation, the specialist notes. Other states arc moving in a similar direction. The new toilets arc in contrast to the old water closets that used 7 gallons per flush (gpf). Some homes have the 3.5 gpf toilets that have been the standard for approximately ten years. Any 3.5 gpf toilcu still in stock may be sold. Consumers face a choice between Snow and slush Bv Norma L. Simoson Snow and slush not only cause winter driving problems, but they also make a mess of rugs and carpcu in the home and in tribal buildings. Wc really sec the effecu on the new carpet in the Educational Center when people do not wipe the gravel and snow off before they go up the stairs. If you let snow melt, the water will soak through to the backing of the carpet and a brown stain may appear. Once the stain forms it is almost impossible to remove. Salt and ashes spread on slippery sidewalks also cause damage to car peting. Because salt attracts moisture, Icicles could mean trouble indoors By Norma L. Simpson One of the joys of a cold winter morning is to sec icicles hanging from the caves of the house. But if you leave them there you could soon have trouble inside the house. When ice forms at the caves, it means the heat is escaping from the attic melting the snow on the roof. The melted snow drips down as icicles. Rain gutters can also fill up which means you have a lot of ice forming just under the caves or the edge of the roofing material. Ice forces the shingles up. That means that water and ice can go back into the wallboard and studs of the house. When heat from the house melts the ice, the wallboard, studs and ceiling material will get wet. Ugly water stains show through the paint and wallpaper. Remove icicles and ice that form along the roof line. When it warms up put a bit more insulation in the attic. Also clean ice, pine needles and cones, and dead leaves from the gutters so ice can not build up during the next cold blast. Stockman's Roundup By Bob Pawelek OSU Extension Agent Livestock and Range Calf Scour Management and Treatment Last time, we discussed the causes of calf scours and that it is a clinical sign associated with several diseases, rather than a disease itself. Specific immunity to those diseases is avail able to the calf only through co lostrum. Weak calves that cannot stand and nurse should be given colostrum by using a nursing bottle. It is helpful to have a store of frozen colostrum on hand during the calving season. To be sure the calf gets enough protec tion, it should be fed 2 quarts of colostrum right away and 2 quarts 6 to 8 hours later. When needed, frozen colostrum should be thawed out slowly. Boiling it will kill the anti bodies. If the weak calf happens to be of a first-calf heifer, keeping that calf away from her for very long before it geu up and tries to suckle may in terfere with bonding. In this case, probably no more than 3 cups should be fed at a time. This is a judgement call that comes with experience. Because calf scours result from a combination of factors, it is important to use more than shou and pills if you intend to successfully control scours. Medical requiremenu are important, but managerial requiremenu must be met as well. They must compli ment each other. Calf scours pre vention is a year-round effort, not just a set of activities centered only around the calving season. toilets to be used In new construction gravity ultra flush (CULT) toilets and prcssuncd ultra low-llush (I'ULF) toilcu. the specialists notes. How ever, the American National Stan dards Institute has developed infor mation to help consumers choose. The institute recently conducted laboratory research to assess the ef fectiveness of (he 1.6 gallon toilets. Twelve conventional () gpf) toilets. 12 gravity ultra low fluh (GULF) toilets and two pressurized ultra low flush (PULP) toilets were subjected to standard tests. All toilcu did well when tested for ability to clean the bo vl by flushing. All loilcu also passed the carryout test that requires 100 polypropylene balls to be carried down a four-inch drain at least 40 feet. The real difference between con ventional and low-flush toilets showed up in mixed media tcsu, which simulate non-homogeneous cause rug and it mav keen the carpctine damp and also cause brown stains. If allowed to remain damp, it mav cause mildew or black blotches to form. Ashes are even more harmful to carpcu because they almost always arc alkaline chemicals that change the dyes in the carpel The 4-H Program will be sponsoring a workshop for anyone who may be interested in making a grass dance outfit. Instructor will be Sabrcna Boyd. There will be a scries of classes held at the Education Center, downstairs in the 4-H room. CLASS 1: Wednesday, January 27, 6-8 p.m. I. Items needed CLASS 2: Monday, February 1, 6-8 p.m. I. Demonstrate yarn work II. Assist in starting yam work III. Art McConvillc will share the origin or the Grass Dance Outfit and Jingle Dress CLASS 3: Saturday, February 6, 1-3 p.m. I. Cut out material II. Baste material and yarn together CLASS 4: Thursday, February 11, 6-8 p.m. I. Sew yarn and material II. Sheila Nelson will give a brief demonstration on how to crochet a belt V Costa Rican Extension worker to visit Mariclos Brown, a 48-ycar-old Costa Rican Extension worker will be the guest of the Warm Springs Extension Service from January 14 to February 4. She is one of 23 Costa Ricans who have paid their own way to come to Oregon to learn how 4-H programs are conducted. Arrangc mcnu arc being made for the Central Oregon participanu to visit Warm Springs on January 19." Other activities planned for Ms. Brown include Planning the 4-H En richment Camp, and to attend the 4 H Bcadwork, Culture and Heritage and Knitting Club. She will partici pate in the Tri-County 4-H Idea Fair in Redmond on January 23 with Warm Springs staff. For more information about this guest, contact Norma L. Simpson at MANAGEMENT ASPECTS All faccu of management are im portant. Particular attention should be paid to nutrition, environment, sanitation and care of the newborn calf. NUTRITION. The ration of the pregnant female should be balanced in energy, protein, minerals and vi tamins. Keep in mind that pregnant replacement heifers have not reached their mature size. Especially during wintcry weather, you must provide them with sufficient need energy for maintenance and growth. A good percentage of what sne eau goes to simply keeping herself warm. I have personally had good resulu when I wintered my replacement heifers separate from the mature cow herd. Proper nutrition and meeting the heifer's energy requiremenu will help her give birth to a strong healthy calf and return to estrus on schedule. ENVIRONMENT AND SANI TATION. Severe outbreaks of scours can come about with winter storms, slush and mud. We can't control the weather, but we can control the envi ronment in wh ich the calf is born and raised early in life. The newborn calf needs a clean, dry place to be free of scours. Your own home base condi tions dictate the kind of management needed to assure a healthy calf. Sanitation is justas importantasa clean, dry environment. The ideal way is to provide a special area used only for calving, but in many cases that's not possible. A cleaner pasture away from muddy lou and loafing areas is better than nothing. ATTENTION TO THE NEW BORN: Calving difficulties, known as dystocia, can weaken a newborn as well as iu mama; the calf may not nurse enough colostrum and may scour later on. A calf will benefit from a shot of vitamin A-D3, usually Ice after birth. VACCINATION PROGRAMS A well planned and consistent vaccination program does an effec tive job in preventing scours if the management aspecu are met There is no such thing as a uni versal vaccination program. Your program should be tailored to your herd's specific needs. Effective calf scours vaccines have been developed in the last 10 years, but the vacci nation program is not completed hulk wastes and are more representa tive of actual uc. In these tests, three artificial sponges, three natural sponges, one latex cylinder, and two non-woven fabric wipes arc placed in a bowl together. If any of the objecu fails to clear the bowl or irapway, the trial is a failure. The I'ULF toilets performed per fectly, and the GULF toilcu scored significantly lower than the conven tional toilcu. Another test with mixed media, the transport test, measures the sum of the distance that each object is carried down the drain line. I Icrc the conventional toilcuavcragc difference was twice that of the GULF. The PULF results were inter mediate. The researchers feel that they arc close to an optimum flush volume for gravity-type water closcu. Until that optimum is determined, it ap pears that PULF toilcu are the better carpet stains r .t .L - t ... L!L Teach the familv to kick or scrape the snow off outside and change their boou by the door so that the damp places will be easier to dean up. Frequently vacuum the carpet to pick up the grit of gravel and sand. They will cut the f ibcrsand your rugs and carpcu will wear out too fast. J OSU Extension in Warm Springs. Oh my aching As the bills roll in. you may be seeing the damage that you did dur ing the Christmas buying spree. Wc all spent more than wc planned to spend, so now's the lime to gel our financial houses in order. When you open the bills, mark off the due date on the envelope. Also notice which credit card bill has the highest Annual Rate of Interest (ARI). Pay as much as you can on the highest interest card. Pay more than the minimum amount, or you will be paying forever for last year's Christmas gifts. Here is an example. Most credit cards cost about 18.5 Annual Rate until the calf nurses sufficient co lostrum early in life. The following procedures sum marize a good scours prevention program. Mention of commercial names does not imply endorsement by OSU Extension. Cow Management prior to calv ing: Vaccinate 30 days before calv ing with rota-coronavirus E. Coli scours vaccine. Administer accord ing to label directions. Supplement with vitamin A and selenium. Evaluate cow health and physi cal condition. Cow Management at birth: Calve heifers separately from cows for closer observation. Provide clean, adequate shelter. Move cows with calves from calving area ASAP. Calf Management at birth: See that calf has received co lostrum. Disinfect navel with 7 iodine. Rota-coronavirus E. Coli vac cine. Administer according to label directions. 2-3 cc Bo-Se (Vitamin E and Selenium) 1 cc A - D3. Record sex, birthweight, date, dam and sire. TREATMENT Let's say you have followed all management and preventive proce dures and calves are still scouring. Direct your treatment toward cor recting dehydration, acidosis and electrolyte loss. Remember, scours isa clinical sign, not a disease itself. Antibiotic treatment can be given at the same time with the treatment for dehydration, and is necessary to prevent pneumonia1. Scouring calves should be given an oral electrolyte solution (2 quarts) in combination with a suitable anti biotic, at least twice a day. Giving electrolytes orally will be difficult unless the calf will nurse from a bottle. A collapsible plastic pouch is on the market that works, as well as stomach tubes. If used, thoroughly disinfect and lubricate between uses. ELECTROLYTE FORMULAS: 1 Tbsp. table salt 1 tsp. Sodium free salt 1 Tbsp. Baking soda 5 oz. Corn Syrup choice. Most people buy the 1.6 GULF toilets because of price. When using these toilcu, the amount of paper used should be kept to a mini mum or two Hushes will be required. Those still using 7.0 gallon toilcu should be putting a displacement device in the tank to cut the volume to between three and four gallons per flush. The clover speaks: club activities for families On rxvpmtvr t J 1W5 the Phonic of Warm Springs held a meeting on gang activity. Those attending wanted to learn more about why kids gel involved with gangs and how they could keep their kids out of gangs and keep them safe. One of the most common problem parents arc faced with is time man agement. Parents must work, and of ten both parents work to make ends meet. There arc no easy answers or magic solutions that can solve this problem, but there is something that can help, you as a parent, and that is 4-H. Ycs4-H can help you, yourchild's first and best teacher you do not need to be an expert on anything. All you need is about 2-3 hours a week, pa tience, and commitment. Wc have in our office, projecu materials on Animal Science, horti culture, Natural Resources, Engi neering, Expressive Arts, and Home Economics. Maybe you have seen this list before, but you were not aware of its ability to help you help your child, as well as your commu nity. Under these headings you will find leader guides that will help you identify specific areas of the protect and how you can show their impor tance to project members. For example: If you arc to become a livestock project leader, it's impor tant to know the total care of your animal. Feeding a properly balanced diet is important to the animals over all health. Learning aboot Viruses and Diseases arc important, not only in treating your animal when it is sick, but in preventing disease in the first place. You may know that you need to wallet! nf IntrrMt. Lc t's sav that vou boueht a Pendleton jacket for your spouse. It cost S 1 00. 1 f it takes you 1 2 months to pay for the jacket, it ends up costing you ! 1 18.50 if you pay all the bills on lime with no defaulu, plus $3.50 for postage. Put the envelopes in order with the nearest due date to the front for the rest of the bills. Try to pay the mini mum on all the rest of the bills. Better yet pay off as many bills as you can before you use the credit card again. Remember it's not funny money. Here is a test to sec if you are headed for trouble with your charge cards. Take the test and sec how you stand. NOT TABLE SUGAR 1 gallon warm water Give 1 warm quart at 4 hour inter vals. 1 oz. Fruit pectin 1 Up. Sodium free salt 2 up. Baking soda 1 can Beef consomme Enough warm water to make 2 quarts. Give one warm quart at 4-6 hour intervals. 2-4 ozof Pepto Bismol three times daily (orally) helps to reduce dis comfort. USE COMMON SENSE Move the scouring calf and iu mama from the rest of the herd to a sick pen. Be sure the place has good shelter, water and loose salt available. Keep sick calves comfortable with dry bedding, windbreaks and hcatlamps if electricity is available. Calves that cannot stand, ana tie Warm Snrincs OSU Extension office will present a calving school for Warm Springs producers on Sat urday, February 13, 1993 at the Norstar Cattle Company near Willowdale. Dr. Don Hansen, Extension Vet erinarian and Dr Bill Zollinger, Ex tension Beef Specialist for OSU, will be here to present the program. This school will be a hands on learning experience designed to teach the novice and expert. The class will be limited to ten studenu so all par ticipants can be involved. Registra tions will be taken on a first received, frist enrolled basis.There will be a registration fee of $20 to cover ex penses. Topics include: Emphasis: Hands on experience. Morning discussions include: Third-trimester management and nutrition; Sire selection based on data from records (EPD); Health programs pre-breeding to third trimester; The Birthing function - identifying mem branes and fluids; calving equipment and it's proper use; Handling abnor mal presentations (Dystocia, pulling and proper assistance). Noon: bring a sack lunch. Afternoon discussions will be: Post-calving management; Special handling of first calving heifers; uiiu laiiuui suuiu, aim Prepare now for February 13 calving school .... a nmoniotiAnc uhpni"vfr;i hn.iff . 1 A watch out for internal and external parasites, but what about the attitude and behavior of your animals? In the 4-H program there arc matcrialsrcady and just wailing for the community of Warm Springs to put them to use. Many of you might no be able to fit your schedule around current club meetings. That's okay if the time is not right for you. Start yourown club at a time that works for you and your kids. There will always be youth that can come. The Warm Springs 4-H Program is open to all community members. Wc arc here for people who not only want to help their child, but for those who arc willing to help youth in their community. There arc many single parent families in Warm Springs. Some arc missing dads and some are missing moms, but that docs not matter, since cither parent can be a leader. We could have three different cooking clubs, four different art projecu and two different culture projecu. Wc can have any number of rirojccu happening at the same time, f you need to learn more about a Thank vou extended The Warm Snrincs 4-H Office and Community Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the teachers and studenu who partici pated in making ornamcnu for the Warm Springs Christmas Tree Lighting. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all for the time and help you gave. Thank you Donna Rodgers, Koby Ann Cook, Linda Henry, Mary Hawcs, Dcanna LaPagc, Johnny Gucrin, Bill Donaghu. Pinky Bcymcr, Jcaninc Kalama, Albert Bryant, Ufa would b t.rrlbly dlfflo.lt II tby too aiy oil y Y'pVy -V'bMl. on tl But. I b.v. to k.op ..inf .y credit oirdi btouo I run out of ch. I'd loo to got a consolidation loan and pay off all my hM&lTbo7roi ra frlondi or fa.lly to aka anda t rCuhau"Tlty 'bldo tblnia I bouiht wbllo abopplnf ao my ;::"!ui rVyb:r;m,. .c.ut . ..ru.ui r.Vod"-.?: I can al-ay. t. ,.t paying a bill ao I can pay charo carda on 11m. I bava two Vlaaa and two Maatsr Carda. . . Yoa, I'o uaod tho caab advanca on ona crodlt cara Hki paynnta oo my oitaor crodlt carda. ...... My crodlt carda payMnta arc eating op nn than 20 v Monthly IncoM.' V ' i h. .inl.ua Monthly payMnt on l U U i 1 ymj -" - , - SoMday'l'li'get tho money to pay off my charge oarda. If you answer True to lix or more questioni you ire headed for trouble. Answer True to nine or more and you may have a serious problem wilh your use of credit cards. with glassy eyes and heads cocked toward shoulders arc probably in shock and should be taken to the veterinarian for IV fluids immedi ately. If you oral treatment seems to be working, it may be gradually reduced as the attitude and activity of the calf improves. Watch how the calf re sponds to your entrance and treat The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket Honlth nmprams-third trimesterfol lowing calving; Calving barn facili ties, chutes, etc.; Getting them bred back on schedule. NOTE: We will stop classroom OSU Calving School February 13, 1993 Norstar Cattle Co, Willowdale i i Name I I Address I I Phone: (Home) I Registration $20 per person. Make Check Payable to: Total Amount Rockln'4-H Club Warm Springs Extension Service PO Box 430 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Return registration form and check no later than February 3. j L, Information provided by: Warm Springs OSU Extension Offico 1110 Wasco Street 553-3238 nmifci. wc have resource people who can help you learn what you need to know, so you can pass it on to your project members. There is a world of information available in the 4-H of fice. Call or come by and browse through the Leader Publication Guide. Arlenc, Carol or Crystall will be clad to help you get started. Please feel free to call or stop by the Educa tion Center at 1 1 10 Wasco Street. Wc arc starting a new year, 1993. Make a new start for your children and for your community. Become involved with a project. Give the best gift, yourself. for time and help Bryan Luna, trie ksons, Larry Annur, Cecil Brunoc, Marvin Mcanus.Tom Strong, Dolan Wahcncka, Jimmy Wesley, Alfred Wolfe, Edison Yiizie. Rob Mackworth. Don Robertson. Jasond Lucy, Gene Sampson, and Ahcms. The Warm Springs 4-H Program would like to give Art McConvillc a great big thank you for creating our new 4-H logo. His support of the 4 H program is very much appreciated, thank you!!! ff to of y ment, check fecal consistency and monitor the calf's attitude to decide when to slow down and stop therapy. Calves are much too valuable not to lake as good of care with as pos sible. Some information provided by Management Calendar for Spring Calving, Dept. of Animal Science, Oregon State University. presentations whenever a heifer starts r . -II i Ll J to catve. .Discussions win oc new w emergency situations as they arise. Come prepared for any kind of weather. CityZip I I (Business) I Enclosed. I New 4-H logo