Representatives from numerous state departments hosted a press call on Friday afternoon to provide an update on the status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state. Dr. Marty Zaluski from the Department of Livestock on how long infections may continue in Montana.
Big Horn County Residents Quarantined Due To Rabies Infection
The Montana Department of Livestock has reported confirmation of the first case of terrestrial rabies in the state this year. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Montana Can Now Ship Meat Products Out Of State
Montana has finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Montana is only the tenth state in the nation where state-inspected meat and poultry processors can ship their products across state lines. The Montana Department of Livestock has been working with USD...
State Veterinarian Calls Recent Brucellosis Cases A Coincidence
The Montana Department of Livestock confirmed a case of brucellosis in Gallatin County Tuesday. Despite the disease being potentially problematic, State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski says this one and another one discovered earlier this year are little cause for alarm.
Risk of Feral Swine Remains High In Montana
Last month, the Montana Department of Livestock reminded residents to remain vigilant for feral swine entering the state. Fish Wildlife and Parks Special Projects Bureau coordinator Lauri Hanauska-Brown points out important things to keep in mind in the event of a swine sighting. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-0...
Montana Department of Livestock & FWP Remind Montanans To Look Out For Invasive Boars
The Montana Department of Livestock is asking residents to stay vigilant for feral swine. Though there have been no confirmed sightings in the state, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 5 Public Information Officer Bob Gibson reminds Montanans why it’s important it stays this way. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/...
State Departments Warn Of Salmonella Cases From Live Poultry
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Department of Livestock officials warn that Salmonella cases linked to live poultry are increasing. Salmonella infections aren’t only caused by eating contaminated food they can also come from contact with animals and animal environment including backyard poultry which has become a...