2012 News Releases
Dawson County Quarantined for Rabies
November 27, 2012
Dawson County has been quarantined for rabies, effective November 21, following the diagnosis of rabies in a skunk. The skunk was submitted for testing from a rural ranch following an encounter with one of the ranch animals.
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Per Capita Fee Statements to be Mailed Out November 1
October 30, 2012
The Montana departments of Livestock (MDOL) and Revenue (DOR) are reminding livestock owners that it's time to pay per capita fees.
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Revenue Department Announces Tax Deferrals on Forced Livestock Sales
October 29, 2012
Montana farmers and ranchers who were previously forced to sell livestock because of drought now have more time to replace the livestock and defer paying state and federal income taxes on any gains from those forced sales.
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Two Montana Horses Infected With West Nile Virus
August 22, 2012
Montana's state veterinarian is advising equine owners to consult their veterinarians about West Nile vaccination after two horses turned up positive for the disease.
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Hot, Dry Conditions Prompt Bluetongue Concern
August 13, 2012
High temperatures and low precipitation could increase the potential for an outbreak of bluetongue, according to state animal health officials and Montana State University-Extension faculty.
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FWP, MDOL Announce Environmental Review of Year-Round Bison Habitat
July 23, 2012
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and Montana Department of Livestock (DoL) today announced that the two agencies will be jointly conducting an environmental review of allowing some bison to inhabit lands adjacent to or near the border of Yellowstone National Park year-round.
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New Rockport Colony Becomes State's First State-Inspected Poultry Plant
June 29, 2012
The New Rockport Hutterite Colony near Choteau last week became Montana’s first state-inspected poultry slaughter plant.
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Carter County Rabies Quarantine Extended
June 5, 2012
A rabies quarantine on Carter County has been extended through July 28 after a calf tested positive for the disease.
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Master Brand Book Now Available Online
May 18, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock's master brand book is now up to date and available on the web.
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MDOL Recovers $48 Million In Strayed Livestock
May 18, 2012
During the past 10 years, the Montana Department of Livestock has recovered 41,907 head of stray livestock worth more than $48 million for livestock producers around the state.
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MDOL Urges Pet Owners To Vaccinate For Rabies
May 8, 2012
With spring sprung and summer fast approaching, the Montana Department of Livestock is stressing the importance of rabies vaccination to pet owners.
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Carter County Quarantined For Rabies
April 26, 2012
Carter County has been quarantined for rabies, effective April 24, after puppy in Carter County tested positive for the disease.
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MDOL To Update Chinook-Area Producers on Trich Investigation
April 24, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock will update local livestock producers on its ongoing trichomoniasis investigation at a 4.m. meeting Friday (April 27) at Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook.
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MDOL To Update Status of Trich Investigation
April 12, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock will meet with local livestock producers during a meeting of the Indian Butte Grazing Association to discuss the trichomoniasis investigation in Fergus and surrounding counties.
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Big Horn County Rabies Quarantine Extended
April 10, 2012
An existing rabies quarantine in Big Horn County has been extended through June 8 after an infected skunk was found near Busby.
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MDOL Proposes DSA Boundary Adjustment Following Elk Study
April 4, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is proposing to adjust the boundary for its Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) after brucellosis-exposed elk were found in the Blacktail-Sage Creek area south of Dillon.
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Brand Bible Update Delayed Until May 21
March 19, 2012
Folks chomping at the bit to apply for new brands might have to wait a bit longer, as the state’s master brand book – the “brands bible” – won’t be up-to-date until May 15.
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Rosebud County Quarantined for Rabies
March 15, 2012
Rosebud County has been quarantined for rabies after a skunk near Birney was diagnosed with the disease.
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Board of Livestock Temporarily Suspends Brand Recording Policy
March 15, 2012
The Montana Board of Livestock has temporarily suspended its brand conflict policies, giving brand holders who missed the December 31, 2011, rerecord deadline an opportunity to reapply for their brands.
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Informational Meeting on Trichomoniasis Set for Roundup
February 21, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock and Musselshell County Extension have scheduled an informational meeting on trichomoniasis from 1-3 p.m. on February 29 at the new ambulance barn in Roundup.
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Big Horn County Rabies Quarantine Extended
February 6, 2012
A rabies quarantine for Big Horn County has been extended to April 3, 2012, after a horse near Busby was diagnosed with the disease.
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Livestock Loss Board Unveils New Specialty License Plates
January 31, 2012
Montana’s Livestock Loss Board today announced the release of a new specialty license plate intended to raise money for wolf depredation efforts.
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Local Vets, MDOL Set Trich Meeting in Lewistown
January 25, 2012
The Montana Department of Livestock, in cooperation with two Fergus County veterinarians, will hold an informational meeting on trichomoniasis at the Eagles Lodge in Lewistown, February 1 from 1-3 p.m.
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