Broadcaster Press 7 January 3, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training Net Wrap is Not Twine Take Extra Precautions BROOKINGS, S.D. - An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), is set for January 18, 2017 in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center (100 Fourth St. S.W.). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in Huron. To cover the cost of the event, registration is $50 and includes lunch, breaks and training materials. The program begins at 8:50 a.m. and concludes at approximately 4:45 p.m. Specialists from SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are offering the training. In the Fall of 2016, the S.D. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources held a contested case hearing for reissuance of the General Water Pollution Control Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. The proposed permit is expected to be finalized in early 2017. The proposed permit requires existing permitted operations to obtain coverage under the proposed permit between one to four years after the General Permit is issued. One of the proposed permit conditions for existing permitted operations is that an onsite representative attends an approved environmental training program within the last three years prior to obtaining a new permit. Also, if the person who attended training no longer works at the operation, another representative must attend training within one year. This current training program meets the training requirement of the proposed permit as long as it is attended within three years of obtaining coverage under the new permit. Manure applicators, producers and any other interested individuals who are not currently applying for a permit can also benefit from the information and are encouraged to attend. Certified Crop Advisor credits are available as well. Similar training sessions are planned for July and November 2017. Speaker line-up & presentation details Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer will discuss water quality. Bob Thaler, Professor & SDSU Extension Swine Specialist will lead a session on livestock nutrition options for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus content of manure. Jason Roggow, a natural resources engineer with the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will give an overview of the South Dakota DENR Livestock Permit program. Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, will discuss managing nitrogen and phosphorus in land applications of manure. Jason Gilb, Conservation Agronomist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will go through nutrient management planning worksheets. John Lentz, Resource Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will cover implementing conservation practices to improve sustainability. Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer will conclude the day's training with a session on air quality and odor "Past attendees of this program have come away with at least one new practice they consider adopting related to land application, livestock feeding, air quality or soil conservation," Cortus said. To register for the training, contact Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer at 605.688.5144. BROOKINGS, S.D. - With advancements in bale binding technology, efficiency has increased. Today's net wrap increases baling efficiency by 75 percent over twine binding. "In addition, net wrap also increases water shedding ability, resulting in less spoilage and outdoors storage losses," said Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Due to these advantages, Grussing said that it's no surprise that an estimated 90 percent of producers have converted from twine to net wrap over the last decade. However, Grussing said, producers need to remember that net wrap is not twine. So, although it was OK to leave twine on the bale when feeding or grinding, she does not encourage this practice with net wrap. "Net wrapping is newer and the effects on cattle consumption is relatively undocumented," she said. "When net wrap is not removed prior to feeding whole bales or grinding, there is a potential risk for cattle to ingest the net wrap along with the forage." Net wrap ingestion potentially harmful In 2008, veterinarians at University of Nebraska Lincoln and across the state reported large volumes of twine accumulation in rumens upon post mortem evaluations of beef cattle. North Dakota State University diagnosed net wrap ingestion as the cause of an unexpected death in a feedlot heifer. A 2014 follow up study by Klein and Dahlen looked at net wrap digestibility compared to sisal and biodegradable twine. After 14 days of incubation in rumen cannulated steers, 70 percent of sisal twine disappeared while 0 percent, or none of the net wrap and biodegradable twine were degraded. "Since net wrap does not appear to be digested in the rumen, it can accumulate which may have implications Keimig added that it is also a good idea to carry a set of on production efficiency and animal health if the digestive ice picks. Theses may be homemade or can be purchased in system is compromised," Grussing said. most places that sell ice-fishing materials. She added that the highest risk occurs when whole net "Do not wear a flotation device when traveling across wrapped bales are offered on cow/calf operations, however ice in an enclosed vehicle. Many of the mentors that I have there is also potential for net wrap to accumulate even if ice fished with, either had the vehicle windows open or particle size is decreased when utilized as tub ground hay. held the door of the vehicle open a small bit when we were "Risk of loss is likely related to how much opportunity traveling across ice. It is best to avoid traveling on ice at cattle have to consume net wrap," Grussing said. "Cows fed night," Keimig said. exclusively long hay in net-wrapped bales from bale-feeders What to do if you fall through the ice? would likely be at the greatest risk." The first thing to do if you fall through the ice is try not Feedlot cattle fed a high-concentrate diet would have to panic. With a well thought out survival plan ahead of much less exposure, but could still accumulate significant time, it is possible to save yourself. •Do not remove your Winter Clothing - Heavy cloths will amounts of net wrap. Take it off not drag you down and may provide insulation. While it may not be possible to remove all the net wrap, •Turn toward the direction you came from - This will Grussing said it's important to try, especially when feeding face you toward what was probably the strongest ice. Access the situation and call out for help. whole bales. •Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface Net wrap removal can be done using a simple pocket Use your ice picks to help get extra traction to get you up knife or hot knives which are available for the more tangled onto the ice. mess. "Hot knives are especially handy in the winter when •Kick your feet and dig in your ice picks to work your net wrap can freeze onto bales making it more difficult to way back onto the solid ice. remove," Grussing said. •Lie flat on the ice once you are out and roll away from When grinding bales, cattle producers likely won't be the hole to keep your weight spread out - this may help to able to cut off net wrap as they go, so Grussing encourages prevent you from breaking through again. them to prepare for the grinder a couple days ahead by •Get to a warm, dry, sheltered area and rewarm yourself removing net wrap from a few bales each day. "This method immediately - In moderate to severe cases of cold-water may allow you to get half of the net wrap off bales to be hypothermia, you must seek medical attention. Warming ground, which will result in less accumulation in the pile," blood rushing back to the heart can heart issues. she said. "If you are with someone who falls through the ice, you If producers choose not to remove net wrap prior to need to get yourself to safety, do not go to the edge of the feeding, Grussing suggested that they at least pick it up and ice where the victim went in," Keimig said. throw it away after the bale is gone. Call 911 and get help on the way, let the person know "Cattle get bored and like to chew on things so they will that help is on the way. eat net wrap if it's laying around," Grussing said. "Taking If you can safely reach the victim from shore, reach out the time to pick up net wrap in and around bale feeders is a to them with rope or jumper cables. If they start to pull simple way to reduce the chances of ingestion." you in, release your grip and start over. If you have rope available, throw it to the victim and have them tie it around If you have questions on net wrap ingestion or how to themselves before they become too week to do so. conduct post-mortem evaluations, contact your herd veteri"A non-professional should not go out on the ice to asnarian or an SDSU Extension Field Specialist. sist a victim unless all other basic rescue techniques have been exhausted," Keimig said. To read more information on this topic, visit the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website and the Minnesota Department of Natural resources website. Challenging Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad Ice Activities Begin with the Right Thickness BROOKINGS, S.D. - Each year in South Dakota, tragic accidents involve people breaking through ice on rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Ice thickness can be very variable, and can be effected by snow cover, vegetation and water movement. Ice anglers and others using ice surfaces for their outdoor recreation need to take personal responsibility for their safety when venturing onto the ice. "If some precautions are followed ice fishing and iceskating can be a safe and relaxing activity. These activities may be great ways to fill some of the time off from school during the holiday season," said John Keimig, SDSU Extension 4-H Associate. Ice-Thickness Guidelines South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks posted the following guidelines on their website to help individuals decide what is safe. •Less than four inches of ice - STAY OFF •four to six inches of ice - foot travel in a single file line should be safe, assuming the ice is clear and clean of snow •6 to 12 Inches of ice - Snowmobiles and ATVs can safely on good ice at least six inches thick •12 to 16 Inches of ice - small cars and pickups can venture onto the ice once it is a foot or more thick. 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