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MARKET REPORT The Midwest Cattleman · October 26, 2023 · P25
Be Aware of the Risks of Nitrate Accumulation in Annual Forages

Feeder Cattle Daily
Live Cattle By Casey Guindon and Nicole Santangelo, Pennstate Extension
Challenging weather nitrates accumulate in the age has been found to reduce silo or attached feed room.
conditions in some areas lower portion of the plant and nitrate concentration in the Inhaling this gas can result
may lead to nitrate accu- can be toxic when consumed forage by about half over the in chronic respiratory prob-
mulation in summer an- in large concentrations, or in period of fermentation. These lems, fluid buildup in the
nual crops like corn si- combination with drinking annual forages are well suit- lungs, or, at high levels, in-
lage, forage sorghum, and water with a high nitrate ed to store as baleage or si- stant death. The highest risk
sorghum-sudangrass hy- content. The only way to de- lage. period for gas formation is 12
brids this fall. termine if high nitrate levels Any forages suspected of to 60 hours after filling the
Dry weather conditions are present in the forage is high nitrate levels should be silo, but gas may be produced
in many areas have led to with a plant analysis. tested prior to feeding. If for- for up to 3 weeks. Be sure to
concerns for the potential There are several practic- age quality testing reveals a aerate enclosed areas well if
of nitrate accumulation in es that can help to mitigate high level of nitrate, it may it is necessary to reenter the
warm-season annual forag- potential issues with nitrate still be possible to feed these silo.
es like corn silage, forage toxicity. The best option is forages on a limited basis This article, including its
sorghum, and sorghum-su- to delay harvest until con- by diluting them with forag- text, graphics, and images
dangrass hybrids. Nitrate ditions have passed. After a es with lower nitrate levels. (“Content”), is for education-
poisoning is observed most significant rain event, it is Consult a veterinarian or al purposes only; it is not in-
Live Cattle: My thoughts center around this market stabilizing now. I’ve been
Feeder Cattle: All you have to do is look at the corn market for a reason for the
frequently when these for- advised to wait at least 3-5 qualified nutritionist to dis- tended to be a substitute for
placing a bullish tilt to this market for some time now. I may need to temporarily
pull-back in feeders. If I owned a feedlot I’d be nervous to say the least. I do feel
the feeder market has overdone it to the downside and it will be tough to break it
place this on “hold” for a while. The higher placements the last three months will
ages experience drought days to harvest. Increasing cuss options. veterinary medical advice,
have a negative impact on prices yet, so like they say, “All good things come to those
While many nitrate feed- diagnosis, or treatment. Al-
stress followed by a signif- the cutting height of the for- further. The early corn harvest has most feeder buyers in the field and I don’t think
who wait”. I see production numbers staying over last years’ levels until at the
they’ve really had time to concentrate on buying feeders. Let’em get caught up a
icant rainfall event. This is age can also help to reduce ing issues can be resolved by ways seek the advice of a li-
little and they’ll head to town.....checkbooks in hand....bulging with “corn” money.
least the end of the year. Beef shipments have been lagging last years’ levels now
for about a month. Two weeks ago they were 8% lower than last year. This weeks ensiling forages, high nitrate censed doctor of veterinary
especially true of fields with overall nitrate concentration This market will rally....wait and see.
heavy manure rates or high as most of the accumulation
report showed exports a whopping 56% lower than last year. This ain’t good. Low levels pose a risk to produc- medicine or other licensed or
imports and high exports have held this market up all summer. We’re starting to ers this harvest season. Ni- certified veterinary medical
rates of nitrogen fertiliza- is in the base of the plant.
tion. Under these conditions, Finally, fermenting the for- trogen dioxide is formed in professional with any ques-
lose some of that. I just can’t pull the trigger yet on long term bullish hopes.
A BUSINESS how the industry can effec- the silo when nitrates in tions you may have regarding
plants combine with oxygen. a veterinary medical condi-
Trading commodity futures involves substantial risk of loss
continued from page 18 tively put EPDs to use. This gas is dense and sinks tion or symptom.
and my not be suitable for all investors. The recommendations
Rich Nelson Brown offered a recipe for express opinions of the author. The information they contain is
Allendale Inc.
handle. This creates a case continued genetic progress, into low-lying areas in the
obtained from sources believed reliable, but is in no way guaran-
Allendale Inc.
where we have to be consci- saying, “Without EPDs, we’re teed. The author may have positions in the markets mentioned
815-578-6161

including at times positions contrary to the advice quoted herein.
rnelson@allendale-inc.com
entious of how we make cat- driving blind from a genet- Opinions, market data, and
recommendations are subject to change at any time.
What Does this Report Mean to Me?
tle that match our produc- ic perspective. Using EPDs IT IS TIME interseeding into an existing
tion environment as well as doesn’t mean we’ll always continued from page 11 stand, it is advised to over-
our business plan.” 6 1 0 1 0 2 , 0 3 r e b m e t p e S n a m e l t t a C t s e w d i M e h T
Q #1 make the right decisions. It However, before spraying graze or mow the stand short
One question posed to the
just means we’ll make the
check the weeds present to this fall. This will weaken
What do you think the price of fats will be in April 2011 BSE Clinic Time
panel was regarding their
right ones more often than
make sure they still look the current stand, but it will
Answer: It’s hard to see the forest for the trees here, but peering through the foliage I see $105.00 fats on the horizon for April. Demand is
thoughts on a needed EPD
the wrong ones.”
healthy enough to spray.
By Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension
help the new seeding to com-
that has not yet been devel- For more information Also, always read and fol- pete with the current stand
going to have to kick in though in order to get it.
We’ve scheduled four clinics of cows keep coming back in progeny differences (EPDs) and
Has your bull had a breeding
oped. Bennett mentioned about this year’s Sympo- low herbicide labels and dou- next spring. This also helps
Q #2
a methane EPD while Mc- sium and the Beef Improve- soundness exam (BSE) since where you can get your bulls heat. There are no other out- breeding programs or whatever
ble-check crop rotational in- improve seed-to-soil contact
you pulled him from the breed-
Due to the recent break in feeders, would you be holding your fall-weaned completely examined, given ward signs of trich in the bull is on your mind. Ed Trotter with
Grath expressed a need for a
tervals on the herbicide label
ment Federation, including
parasite control treatment and or cow for that matter.
grazing functionality trait or additional presentations ing pasture this summer? Fer- when frost seeding or inter- Pfizer will be at some of the clin-
calves for a while or letting them go?
before seeding.
seeding next year.
index. Brown suggested an and award winners, visit tility and breeding ability can vaccinated and be ready to turn ics with information on their
Reduce current stand
fluctuate in bulls from year-to-
Answer: What ever happened to the easy questions? This will depend upon your weaning sched- out if everything checks out Here are the dates and loca- DNA evaluation program.
index or measure of an ani-
BIFSymposium.com.
competition.
Typically, Iowa State University
Call the above veterinary of-
mal’s ability to have a multi- year and season-to-season. If okay. In addition, if you’d like, tions of our fall clinics. fices for your appointment time.
ule and your available feed supply. I’m long term bullish the feeder market but the “reality” of
over-grazing or mowing a Beef Center Newsletter
you’ve preg checked your cows they can check your bull for the
breed index for lifetime-sus- Beef Improvement and found several open, it just sexually transmitted disease, October 11 - Barry County Vet Of course, there’s a limit to the
right now probably dictates letting them go. If you keep them for an extra 30 days, make sure you
forage stand short is not rec-
tained profitability. Federation might be cause to check him trichomoniasis. Trich is on the Services, Cassville number of bulls the clinics can
minimize the grain in the ration. Grow them on good forage....”sell” $4.50 corn. If the fat market
ommended, however, when
This producer panel pro-
out.
it comes to frost seeding or
stays sluggish and corn prices don’t moderate, about the only thing you’ve got to hang your hat on rise in this part of the world. It’s Contact: Dr. Voyd Brown, 847- accept so you may need to pick a
vided various insights into
for “higher feeders” is “Hope”. suspected when a large number 2677 different time and/or a different
veterinarian. It’s just important
November 6th
October 12 - Kent Veterinary to have your bulls checked out.
Buffalo Livestock Market Clinic, Billings A survey of cow-calf farms in
Auction Contact Dr. Harvey Kent, 744- 24 states in 2008 showed that
Special
Cattle Sale
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tion on their bulls before turn-
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Selling all classes
16 - Spring Calving Bred Females Solid As A Rock Sire Group lems with bulls than the clinics
Each Month
of cattle
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8 - Fall Calving Pairs 1071 County Road 1231 Contact: Dr. Mike Bloss, 678- when it comes to bull fertility. It
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Leon Caselman - Owner: 417-345-4514 • Mobile: 417-588-6185
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