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Future of Montana Livestock Praised By Dr Butler At Lewiston
Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian addressed Montana State Press association on Montana livestock history and future. He cited 1924 totals: cattle 991,885. horses 414,281. sheep 1,569,250. dairy cows 66,945 valued at 2.887 million, total livestock value about 63.4 million with seven counties missing. He urged breeding better stock to produce baby beef and noted the Fort Keogh range station as a key aid. He warned against eastern dogie cattle and emphasized dairy, sheep, hogs, and range horses reform for Montana’s prosperity.
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Lewistown
Montana
W. J. Butler
Montana Livestock Sanitary Commission
Montana State Press Association
State Board of Equalization
Butler
United States
Fort Keogh
Middle West
Board of Equalization
Union