The Bozeman courier., 1927-10-21

" TdE IF1E LIVESTOCK special Ira1n2
w Because range and grass is one
Wv Of the most valuable natural re-
sources Of the state. Because live
stock is the only means Of converting
these resources into cash. Because
changes in production methods, market
demands and the ownership and capacity
Of range have created problems which
must be solved before livestock produc-
tion can be developed to its fullest ex-
tent.
Discussing the purpose Of the train,
j. G. Taylor, director Of the Montana Ex-
tension Service, says:
The exhibits on the Live Stock Special
Train were selected and prepared by the
Montana Extension Service to emphasize
some of the factors which experiments
and experiences have proved essential
for the successful production of live
stock and livestock products in eastern,
southern and western Montana.
The exhibits bring out practical points
which have a dollar and cents applica-
ton. Not every idea and suggestion pre-
sented is new. Many farmers and stock
men are practicing at least some Of the
recommendations made at the train.
The purpose of the exhibits is to stir
up a new interest, and, as far as possible
stimulate a wider adoption Of old estab-
lished principles, as well as to present
certain new suggestions in accord with
new findings and changed conditions in
production, marketing and consumer de-
mand.
The effort is in line with and a part
of the organized work Of the Montana
( Extension Service, the train being an
effective means Of calling attention tC
that work and arousing interest on the
part Of farmers and stockmen to the
ed effort to bring about desired improve.
ments.
Furthermore, the effort is a direct fol
| low-up Of the recommendations made by
| farmers and stoclmen of Montana a
| the agricultural economic conference
| held en- the state last winter, at which
| IL was recognized that the grasses anC
range constitute one of Montana's great
est natural resources and that, to a largt
| extent, the prosperity of the state de
pends upon their efficient use. To th
| proper utilization of these resources, tn
building up Of feed reserves and tn
general improvement of livestock quality
this train is dedicated.
There are more than so special exhibit
on the train of feeds, beef cattle, dair
cattle, sheep, hogs and wool, each exhibi
presenting many suggestions that hav
direct application to the area visited.
The beef cattle exhibits include
common COW with first and secon
crosses with a pUrebred bull shown
improvement resulting from prope
breeding; four steers showing choice
good, medium and common grades a
! they are classed at the market; a prim
finished two-year-old steer, and a reg
istered yearling bull.
The swine exhibits include spring pig
! fed on alfalfa pasture only; alfalfa pas
! ture and one and a half pounds {
ground barley and two onces of tankag
daily; alfalfa, and barley and tankag
f fed in self-feeder; ground barley onl
S fed in self-feeder in dry lot. Accompany
2 ing records Of gains by these pigs ind
cate the value OF the different method
= Of feeding. Three boars are being show
! illustrating ideal types of differeI
o breeds.
e The sheep exhibit includes ram lant
Of different breeds showing approve
types and some of the common defec
/ found in these animals. Other sheep el
t hibits show improvement made by usir