85, NO. 38
September 18, 1975
Serving the Rural Area Sinee 1890
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With more than 20 reported cases of
anaplasmosis area cattlemen are
keeping a close eye on their stock to
Prevent further animal deaths, thanks in
large part to the efforts of Oklahoma
State University extension work.
Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease
~eattle. It destroys the red blood cells in
:he animals and broke out in Payne
~0unty two weeks ago.
Dick Cupit, a local cafe and meat
owner, reported last week that he
lost 10 percent of his herd to the
lisease. He has had the remaining
Irtimals vaccinated.
Relief may be in sight for cattlemen in
area when the first frost comes. The
transmitters of the disease are
which would be killed by a
Still there were a "few more cases"
last weekencl.
Blood tests over a seven-year period in
show that nearly 10 percent of
cattle contract anaplasmosis.
Of these, 30 to 50 percent die from the
~'b0sease, unless vaccinated. The cattle
at live through the disease lose weight,
rt calves and recover more slowly
the disease from dehorning saws,
castrating knives, vaccinating and
bleeding needles, tattoo tools and ear
knotchers.
Credited with finding the vaccine
against the disease were three OSU
veterinary medicine researchers---W.E.
Brock, I.O. Kliewer and C.C. Pearson.
The vaccine, however, is not always a
panacea to curbing anaplasmosis.
This is because the vaccination of sick
animals is a waste of money and vaccine.
Also vaccination cannot control an acute
outbreak of the diseasE, it takes two
months for cattle to build up a resistance
to the disease after receiving the vaccine.
Dr. John Doyle, local vet, has been
treating some animals in this area and
can be contacted if cattlemen note their
animals showing anaplasmosis symp-
toms.
The symptoms are hidden during the
four to six week incubation period.
Included in the symptoms are: the animal
becomes weak and lags behind the herd;
goes off feed and refuses to drink water;
the skin becomes pale around its eyes,
muzzle, lips and teats.
Later the animal may show constipa-
tion, excitement, rapid weight loss and a
yellow-tinged skin.
If you have further questions about
anaplasmosis, feel free to drop by The
Journal where the bulletin on the disease
will be available at the front desk tbr your
reading. Either that or call a vet to
confirm your suspicions if you notice the
signs of the disease in your cattle.
- - But Enjoyed by Hundreds - -
While several hundred people took part in and enjoyed Perkins
Old Settlers Day last Saturday, there was disappointment in the
event expressed by many local citizens.
Mayor DeWayne Moser, co-ordinator of the doings, vocalized
local sentiment when he noted that the "biggest fault was no
who participated in this year's event. He noted that County
Commissioner Bob White and local groceryman Delmar Niles
donated the prize money for youngsters who won the various
footraces and contests.
"The school )rovided class booths, the cakewalk, etc. The
20 CENTS
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