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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon October 7, 2000 9 Arlcne Boileau 4-H& Youth Bob Pawelek Livestock Clint Jacks Staff Chair, Madras Secretary OMonN frui twrv service Bcrnadette Handley Zack del Nero Minnie RedDoe; (503)553-3238 Home Economics Natural Resources 4-H Assistant Internet Address: httptfwww.orst.edudeptwsext Thi Oregon State University Extension Service staff Is devoted to extending research-based Information from OSU to the people of Warm Springs In agriculture, home economics, 4-H youth, forestry, community development, energy and extension sea grant program with OSU, United States Department of Agriculture, Jefferson County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs cooperating. The Exenslon Service offers Its programs and materials equally to all people. Natural Resource Notables- The Clover speaks- f GO) By Arlene Boileau and Minnie Tulalakus Lost Blanket nt 4-11 Camp: A fuzzy ' blanket with bears on it very special blanket, please return the blanket to the 4-11 Office in the Education Building to Arlene or Minnie. National 4-11 Week October l"Tk, 2000 Across the country, 4-1 1 will celebrate ' National 4-1 1 Week 2000 Sunday, October 1 " through Saturday, October 7. National 4-H ; Week, celebrated annual, provides recogni i tion to 6.6 million youth involved in 4-1 1 pro grams and 6.3 million volunteers. 4-11 is the largest non-formal youth educational organ i l zation in the United State. Pledging "hands to larger services" is a key component to the 4-H philosophy of learning by doing. In 1 999,more then 2 1 7,000 youth got involved in volunteeringism, ser vice learning and community services nation wide. ' 4-1 I volunteers range in age from 1 3 to well over 70. Many of them, though not all, are 4-H alumni who wish to give back to the organization that they benefited from. They come from a wide array of economic situa tions and backgrounds and share the common interest of youth development. Over 500,000 adult volunteers in the United State are get ting into 4 -H. The more then 45,000,000 4-H alumni : point with pride to their experiences -telling how much they gained from their discipline of keeping written records, making oral pre sentations, developing leadership, manage ment and communication skills and gaining an understanding of citizenship responsibili ties. During National 4-H Week take the time to tell your friends about your experi ences in 4-H. Invite others to come along and join in on the fun and learning (This was stated in the Jefferson County 4-H Newsletter) Did You Know? Life as a Learning Endeavor As a kid, I've learned... leaving your hand in the car door when it shuts is a bad thing..,, the stove is hot!... when you pull large heavy objects toward you, they fall on you. ... ponies are not always nice. ...dogs are not necessarily "man's best friend. ...bro ken bones are not usually life-threatening As a 4-Her, I've learned.... that throw ing your 4-H leader in the creek can make for a very long camping trip. .. .not being nice to Mom at the show makes for a short day and a long trip home. ...winning friends is more important then winning ribbons. ...being a good person is more important then raising a good steer. ... I really don't like camping. ...If you want to be good at it, you have to prac tice. ... From My Big Brother, I've learned. ...my head is a poor imitation of a backboard. ...cats can swim. ...he didn't do it. ... don't leave the room while playing game. ...if I need him, he'll be there. ... As a 4-H Staff Member, I've Learned... scales weigh better on asphalt then on grass. .. surge is not necessarily a refer ence to a soft drink. ...kids don't always lis- .i ten, but they repeat it very well there are more ood people in the world then bad. ...life is all about how we treat people and raise our kids. ...working for a living is not about money; do something you enjoy. ...common sense isn't common anymore. ..not everybody was raised on a farm. ...you don't have to agree with me to be right. ... At 30-Sometlilng. I've learned.. .30 is a bad time to resurrect a basketball career. .. 40 isn't old. Neither is 50. ...finding things in the cupboard is challenging for one gen der. ...Mom & Dad were usually right. ... good friends are hard to find, those you find are very special. . . . speeding tickets make your car insurance go up, ... From Mom & Dad, I've learned. ... respect for people and things is the first step to being a good person. ...I hear better with my mouth closed. ..."I had a flat tire" does not work if there is no spare in the car. ..."be home for dinner" does not mean eating out at 1 1 pm is acceptable. ...it is better to remain quiet and be thought a fool, then to speak and remove all doubt. ...informal education is as important as formal education. ... From my Friends, I've learned ...I re ally can be hard-headed. ...I need to work at NOT being a control freak. ...they like me even when I don't like me. ...asking for help is not admitting failure. ...trust is an impor tant ingredient in every relationship. ... I should work less. ... From My grandparents & friends who have passed away, I've learned. ... Life isn't always as long as we expect it to be, don't put off living spend more time with your grandparents, their wisdom is incredible and you'll miss them someday. ... life isn't fair. ... put thing in perspective be fore you react. ... not everything is worth fighting for. ... being right isn't all that im portant, being first isn't important at all. ... It's more fun to experience life then to just have life experiences. (Reprinted with permission from Candi) Is It Good or Bad? Do you know what ozone is? Do you know what role it plays in the balance of our atmosphere? There is a lot of confusion about ozone, due to the fact that ozone is related to many environmental issues. Ozone occurs naturally in the region of the atmosphere known as the stratosphere. In the stratosphere, from about 6 to 31 miles above the ground, ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. This UV radiation is harmful to life at the Earth's surface, the ozone works like a protective shield. These harmful UV rays do damage in many ways -just ask any fair-skinned person about sun bum. Also, these UV rays can damage plants, animals, amphibians, and other life here on Earth. Without the ozone shield, potentially' lethal intensities of UV radiation would reach the surface. So, in the context of ozone in the stratosphere - it is considered a "good thing" - actually necessary for life to continue on Earth. Over the past decade, there has been some effort to reduce ozone-destroying chemicals - remember the attention to freon (air conditioners) and aerosols (spray cans)? Among these "ozone-destroyers" are the chloroflourocarbons (CFC's). Pay attention to things like this. You can help to reduce these types of problems by education your self on what products are harmful or helpful. In contrast to this "good" ozone - many folks in the cities look at ozone as a real prob lem. Are they talking about stratospheric ozone? No. These folks are dealing with ozone as a pollutant in the troposphere (down here at the Earth's surface levels). Photochemical smog (like Los Ange les) is a major problem for cities and areas around them, especially during the summer months. Ozone is the major component of this noxious mixture of gases, soot, and dust that form from a reaction of exhaust by motor ve hicles and industry. During air pollution emer gencies, ozone levels are used as an index for air quality. The higher the ozone concentra tion, the cruddier the air quality. So, ozone at the tropospheric levels is a real problem not good. Any solutions for this? Sure, don't bum so much fuel and other pollutants. We need more electric cars, alternative fuels, more fuel efficient cars, and less drivers - especially in the densely populated urban areas. So, ozone is good and bad. Ozone in the stratosphere protects life here on Earth -without this shield life will not continue. Ozone down low in the troposphere is not good - anryone who has cruised through Los Angeles dn a bad smog day can tell you that. HOME SWEET HOME By Bernadette Handley, Family & Community Development Agent MM Do you think of herbs as drugs or food? . '' If you said food, you'd be right - sort of. Le , gaily, herbs are sold as food (dietary supple 1 ments) but most people use herbs as drugs. 1 Just because herbs are "natural," remember . that they work in the body like drugs. Before : taking a supplement, ask yourself the follow- ing questions: Why do I think I need this supplement? If you follow the Food Guide Pyramid you probably don't need a supplement. You may need a supplement if: 1) you are a woman who plans to have children; 2) you are now pregnant or nursing; 3) you are over 50 years of age; 4) you follow a strict vegetarian diet. Your doctor may also prescribe a supplement based on your medical history. Does my doctor know that I am taking this pill? Vitamin, mineral or herb pills may affect the medicine you take. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider. Only a doctor can diagnose a disease. You may have a sore throat and decide to treat yourself not knowing you have a more serious strep, bac terial infection. Or, you may have other symp toms and choose to take an herbal pill instead of getting a diagnosis from a doctor. What do I expect to gain from taking this pill? The label may promise "quick en ergy" or to "reduce stress." Don't believe it! Also, a pill is not a "quick fix" for a poor diet. ' " Do I know what is in the pill? New la bels on supplements give you more informa tion about what is in the pill. The format is much like the "Nutrition Facts" label now found on food. You will Find the serving size and a com plete list of ingredients. The first ingredients listed are those that are well-known vitamins and minerals. You can use Daily Values to see how a serving of this supplement com pares to the daily recommended level of 100. The next set of ingredients are those that may not be safe or effective and with no recommended daily amounts. Herbs must state the common name of the plant, the part of the plant used and how much of the herb is in each serving. By the end of September 2000 all supplements must have the new labels. Are there any side effects? The new labels list possible side effects. Herbs may not be recommended if you are pregnant, breast feeding or a child. Take care at certain stages of your life. Some herbs, like chamomile, are not used during pregnancy. Breast-feeding women should avoid ginkgo. Aloe in gel or juice form should not be used by children under 12 years of age. How can I tell if this pill is working? You and your doctor should discuss how you will know your health is better. However, if you choose to take an herb or other dietary supplement on your own, you may feel bet ter quickly. Is this due to the pill? Not always. Many times symptoms go away on their own. Does what I eat or what medications I take affect how this pill will work? Foods you eat may affect how well the pill works. Ask your doctor or a pharmacist if you are not sure. Herbs and drugs may not mix. There is much we do not know about herbs. For example, you may have side affects from herbs you take that interact with the drugs you are also tak ing. It is important to let your doctor know if you are taking any herbs along with pre scribed medicines. Do studies show that this pill is effec tive? Research, especially on large numbers of humans, is important. Studies test the ef fectiveness of certain parts of the plant. One part of the plant may not be as effective as another but may be sold anyway. Echinacea is one example. There are no required stan dards so the herb or food may or may not contain what the label states it contains. In addition, the pills you buy may not contain the recommended amount of herbs that work. In a 1998 Oregon State University study of 8 St. John's wort products tested, only 2 con tained the amount stated on the label; 3 had less and 3 had more. -NutriFocus Feb 2000, Dec 1999, June 1 999(http:osu.orst.edudeptehe) OSU Extension Service Food Preservation Hotline 1-800-354-7319 9 AM -4PM Monday - Friday (except holidays) July 17-October 13 Certified Master Food Preservers. & Extension 11 ' educator s:":::1' aft! (jiri.. it I H f'Kii in Lane County will answer your food preservation questions. Sponsored by the Extension Family & Community Development .... ; program of the Oregon State University College 'Of Home Economies and Education. OSU has a new Fish & Wildlife depart, head STOCKMAN'S ROUNDUP: How to get more heifers- Dr. W. Dan Edge has accepted an offer to serve as Interim Head of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. His term will be gin immediately and run at least until l Sep tember 200 1 or longer if a replacement has not been identified by that time. In the next few weeks, we will initiate a national search to fill permanently the Department Head position. In the interim, Dan will serve with total confidence. All of the faculty who provided suggestions for an interim head in cluded Dan on their list another sure sign of confidence in his ability. Dr.Edge received his doctorate from the University of Montana in 1985, and has been a professor and Extension Specialist at OSU since 1989. He has a distinguished record in all 3 of the primary functions of a land-grant university teaching, research, and exten sion. Included among his achievements are: the R.M Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching, over $4.5 million in grants to sup port his research program, 47 peer-reviewed scientific articles, production of a national award-winning extension Video, and election as regional representative to the governing body of The Wildlife Society. In 1999 he was named the Robert and Phyllis Mace Watchable Wildlife Professor and directs that endowed program. He is well-qualified to function within the department, the College of Agricultural Sciences, and OSU. In addi tion, his diverse leadership positions within the wildlife profession at state, regional, and national levels will help ensure that OSU's programs remain consistent with develop ments at broader levels. We all welcome Dan to the CAS leadership team. by Bob Pawelek OSU Livestock Agent Questions: How can I get more heifer calves? When is sexed semen going to be avail able commercially? How do they sort semen? Answer Presently, the only way I know of to "get more heifers" is to get more "calves." For every two calves bom, one will usually be a heifer. How do you get more calves? By follow ing sound total management practices such as breeding for good genetics, feeding a balanced ration, follow ing a laid out animal health program etc. etc. etc. Sexed semen will be available commer cially (hopefully) w ithin the next few years. The technology is here now. Sex is determined by X , (female) or Y-male) chromosome-bearing sperm. In mammalians, more DNA is contained w ithin the X-chromosome; X-chromosome-bearing sperm have 3.8 o more DNA content than Y-chro-mosome-bearing sperm. This forms the basis for separating sperm via flow cytometry sperm sort- What is a flow cytometer and how does it work? The sperm is dyed. The X takes on a differ ent color. The semen is sent down a narrow "crowding ally" and a micro-scope is read by a computer. The computer determines if it is a x (female) or y (male) and acts as the "sorting gate" sorting X (dyed) semen one way and Y (non-dyed) semen the other way. "Cull" semen is discarded. In a nutshell that is how sorting semen works. Itismuchmorecomplicatedthanthishow ever this is how I visualize it. The reason sexed semen is not commer cially available today is because equipment is not sophisticated enough yet to do enough volume to meet the demand. That technology and equipment is coming. We need to build more sorting chutes that are more efficient and can sort more semen faster. Semen is hard to rodear horse back. Question, "w hy would you w ant more heif ers when steer calves are worth more per pound? "My thoughts: Due to die cost of sexing semen and artificial insemination, only semen from su perior and proven sires would be sexed, sorted and inseminated into cows. Female progeny that are retained for replacements have a productive life of 8 to 1 2 years. This usually results in 6 to 1 0 calves. This means the female has 8 to 12 years to spread out the cost of sexed semen and A.I. These females w ill produce 6 to 1 0 calves. Those calves could in turn pass those superior genetics on to their calves. For the commercial cow-calf producer, the steer calf would enter the human food chain at 1 8 to 24 months of age. No off spring were produced to pass on the superior genetics too. There is noth ing (other than one time animal performance of the individual) to offset the cost of sexed semen and A.I. The beef industry is good at eating their genetic mistakes (missed-steaks). Natural service makes more sense here. A registered bull that remains a bull makes sense. He could sire many off spring and pass on the superior genetics. For the registered producer male sexed semen makes sense and so does fe male sexed semen. For the Dairyman, females make sense. They would breed their best cows to have heifers for replacements. They could A.I. or natural ser vice the rest of the cows to a terminal cross sire such as Charolais, Limousin etc. These terminal cross Holstein X Charolais calves would compete with our English bred (Hereford and Angus ) steers in feedlot and rail performance. I bet they would out perform our beef calves and demand equal money as feeders. As beef producers, we could AI our replace ment heifers to have all heifers. Essentially we could produce our replacements from our replace ments. As a bonus w e usually have less dystocia in fimcalfheifersthathaveheifercalves. W'ecould men naturally breed our mature cow s to terminal cross sires. The resulting off spring would perform better and more economically in the feedlot and on the rail. The resulting terminal cross off spring should be more in line w ith consumer's demands as w ell. What impact w ould this have on the indus try? Think about 1 Things to Say When Caught Sleeping At Your Desk Part 1 It's happened to all of us at some point. You had a long night but come morning, off to work you go. Things are Okay until you hit that wall and all you want is just a few moments of shuteye. And you take it only to be rudely awoken by your boss! This week, we present you with only the top things to say when caught sleeping at your desk like: "They told me at the blood bank this might happen." "This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in that time manage ment course you sent me to." "Whew! Guess I left the top off the White-Out. You probably got here just in time! Thank you!" "I wasn't sleeping! I was meditat ing on our mission statement and envision ing a new paradigm." Oregon State University Extension Service BEEF BASICS Beef Cattle Management Shortcourse Free of Charge, Monday Afternoons, 5:15p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1st Floor Conference Room Education Services Center Dates: October 9th, 23rd, 2000 NWmber 6th, 20th, 2000 Please call OSU Extension to rcjister at 553-3238