
Montana Department of Livestock A little bit of good news for producers.
billingsgazette.com
Beef. It hasn't been what's for dinner on many American tables this recession, but economists say appetites could be better

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Two years after the last U.S. horse slaughter plant ceased operations, the government wants to look into the implications the closures have had on horse welfare. Congress has requested the Government Accountability Office to study the issue and report its findings by March 1, 2010.

Montana Department of Livestock From the Prairie Star: Women hear about current livestock, crop issues at conference
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The Prairie Star serves over 19,000 demographically qualified farm and ranch subscribers across Montana and Northern Wyoming. The Prairie Star has been an important agricultural tool to Montana farmers for 35 years.

Montana Department of Livestock Dairy business is facing tough time in Europe as well.
www.nytimes.com
Protests by European dairy farmers angry over low prices culminated in a standoff in Brussels when protesters poured milk onto the streets and started makeshift fires.

Montana Department of Livestock Montana Receives Brucellosis Class Free Certificate
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Christian MacKay, executive officer of the Montana Department of Livestock, speaks Tuesday in the Capitol on the reinstatement of Montana’s brucellosis-free status.

Montana Department of Livestock Good coverage of MDOL's brucellosis meetings. The first step in important change. Thanks to all the ranchers who were able to make the meetings.

Montana Department of Livestock Important brucellosis meetings tonight and tommorrow. See press release for details. Potential changes in federal regulations will help all Montana producers.

Montana Department of Livestock David Letterman reported that he has recovered from anaplasmosis. Please note that he is not a full time resident of Montana.

Montana Department of Livestock MDOL Seeks Input on Federal Brucellosis Rules
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The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is hosting informational meetings to solicit input from livestock producers about revising federal brucellosis rules.

Montana Department of Livestock Season’s First Case of West Nile Virus in Horses Confirmed
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State animal health officials have confirmed Montana's first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses, and are warning equine owners to be aware of the mosquito-borne disease and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of transmission.


















