Eradication of Tuberculosis in Cattle
The article explains Montana’s stance on eradicating bovine tuberculosis, detailing area testing limits, the Accredited Herd Plan, and the practical challenges of testing all cattle. It notes a 1911-1920 tuberculin reactor trend, new law extending dairy inspection authority, and a $59,000 state appropriation for livestock sanitary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montani
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Livestock Sanitary Association
United States Live Stock Sanitary Association
Montana
Live Stock Sanitary Board
Livestock Sanitary Board
Rena
Alhy
Montana Livestock Sanitary Board
State of
Vermont
Profits in Farming on Irrigated Areas Survey
A 1912 Gallatin valley survey by Prof. E. L. Currier reports profitable farms cluster between 200 and 400 acres. Diversified farming, more capital, and added machinery and livestock raise labor income, with top earners over $2,000 to $4,418. The study urges sound business practices and working capital to boost returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin Valley
E. L. Currier
Currier
Cattle Vaccination Urged To Cut Losses In Montana
Blackleg causes about one third of yearly cattle losses in Montana and roughly a million dollars annually. Officials urge vaccination as a preventable measure to save young cattle and reduce farm losses statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackleg
Montana
Danger in Overfeeding During First Two Weeks of Lamb's Life
Advisory on early lamb care warns against overfeeding during the first two weeks. Emphasizes proper ewe feeding and hay, introduces creep feeding, bran and oats, and roots, detailing ration scales, weaning at four and a half months and post weaning maintenance. Includes guidance on hay quality, water, and avoiding souring of feed.
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Lamb
Take Back Express Business On April 1
The Northern Pacific and Soo lines will assume express business at existing rates on April 1, replacing American Railway Express handling. Contracts with American Express expired last September and hearings by the Montana railroad commission begin March 12 to address inspections, suspensions, and tariffs including local Big Blackfoot rates, green wood fuel by product by‑product, fertilizer tariffs from Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific points, and a Butte school child fare petition.
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Northern Pacific
Soo” Lnes
American Railway Express Company
Montana Railroad Commission
American Express Company
State Railroad Commission
Capitol
Big Blackfoot
Commission
Oregon
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Shatty
W. J. Butler
Helena
Washington Nursery CO
Herefords
Beau Perfection and
Perfection Fairfax Breeding
W. H. Donald
Melville, Mont
Henningsen Produce Co
Butte, Montana
Moites
Postum Cereal Co.,Inc
Batile Creek
Mich
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee, Wis
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