, 1925-02-19

to three inches, most Of it In drifts.
There Is plenty of hay but a little
short Of grain feeds, expect to have
a %carryover of hay. Most classes
have recovered from the severe cold
weather OF the latter part Of Decem-
Der which caused them to shrink
somewhat. Losses from exposures
have been negligible. A few calves
dying from blackleg have been re-
ported. Everything except range
horses and late fall and early winter
calves are doing YER we'll.
Sheridan County: The range is
good, partly open, snow depths vary
from two to six inches, much of
which Is in drifts. Feed is good,
hay supply plentiful and of good
quality. High winds are drying out
feeds and soil very rapidly. Stock
in unusually good condition for this
time of year. A few aged cows that
had late calves have shrunk some
what. Sheep are in excellent condi-
ton, most of 1925 wool clip has
been contracted for and some spring
lambs deals are being made at around
eleven cents per pound, fall delivery.
Northeast District
Campbell County: Winter ranges
fair to good condition. feed plentiful,
very little snow on ground. due to a
recent thaw. Some good grass still
covered. Hay and feed supply ample
unless the balance of winter is Sc
we're and long drawn out. Some just
beginning to feed, Most stock are
in very good shape, w%intering we'll.
Some shrinkage in December.
Crook County: The range is good.
grass Is plentiful in places, but most
ly showed under. Snow depths range
from two to twelve inches. Hay sup
plies are sufficient but grains are
short. Feed in general will be ample
If winter continues mild. Stock are
wintering we'll, in good condition.
Past mont has been rather severe,
continuous cold weather with lots
OF snow that crusted over has been
hard on livestock.
Weston County: The range Is not
good, grazed close by horses. Snow
inches deep, while in others it is near
getting short. Stock wintering fair
with few losses.
West Central District
Lincoln County: The winter
range is practically covered with
snow, from six to eight inches deep.
1t has drifted in places m left the
ground bare. Recent chinook winds
have prevailed bringing more favor
able weather. Except in the Star
Valley there is ample feed as it has
been fed conservatively and many
shipped in corn and cotton seed cake
early in the season. In the Star Val
ley hay and feed Is somewhat short,
hay selling at SIS per ton and corr
$3.50 per hundred pounds. Both
sheep and cattle have shrunk, lambs
and calves suffered the most. Ship
ments of all classes to avoid feeding
have been and continue to be heavy
Sublette County: The range is
mostly closed. SHOWS depth range
from a few inches to a foot. Where
open the range is good. There is
sufficient hay and feed on hand to
feed through the winter. Stock are
wintering we'll. most OF cattle are or
feed. Losses light. a few calves have
tdied from backlog.
Teton County: The range is closed
snow nearly a foot deep. Hay and
feed situation good. Stock have
wintered well So far.
Central District
Fremont County: The range IL
good. mostly open. snow depths range
from a trace to six inches. Ample
feed supply, surplus Of hay. Very
little demand for hay. The winter
has been easy on livestock. Mos,
cattle on feed but sheep are doing
well on the range. Cold weather
during the sheep breeding season
may have a bad effect on the spring
lamb crop.