ND Department of Agriculture Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2009

LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS URGED TO REPORT LOSSES, NEEDS

Bismarck, ND – North Dakota livestock producers affected by the recent flooding and severe weather conditions should contact their local county extension agent to report emergency livestock circumstances.

These circumstances include availability of feed, accessibility to feed, stranded livestock or dead animals, including cattle, horses, sheep and other livestock.

For a list of extension agents, visit this website: www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/ctyweb.htm.

For more information, call the North Dakota Department of Agriculture at 701-328-2231 or toll free at 1-800-242-7535 or the State Board of Animal Health at 701-328-2655.

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MEDIA: For more information, please call Ted Quanrud at (701) 328-2233 or 701-400-8027 (cell), or email tquanrud@nd.gov.