Russians to view Montana beef genetics industry

HELENA, Mont. (AP)--Three livestock industry leaders from Russia will visit Montana cattle ranches and meet with cattle industry members in mid-January.

Accompanied by a Russian reporter and a translator, they will attend the National Western Stock Show in Denver and arrive in Bozeman on Jan. 20.

The Montana Department of Agriculture is hosting the delegation.

Cattle herds in Russia have been undergoing a change from primarily dairy breeds to more meat-specific livestock breeds. The director of Montana's Department of Agriculture, Ron de Yong, says Russian cattle producers are looking for a consistent, quality source of beef genetics.

Among the stops the visiting delegates will make are the Sitz Angus Ranch at Harrison, ORIgen genetic services at Billings, Stevensons Ranch at Hobson, and Holden Herefords at Valier.

1/26/09
3 Star CO\14-B

Date: 1/21/09

Click for related articles

COOL impact still unknown
K-State experts for Kansas Day
MSGA cautiously optimistic after wolf delisting announcement
South Dakota mare quarantined after exposure to disease
Texas drought worsens, cattle dying
JCLA Livestock Expo scheduled for Jan. 31

---

article 2009- 5 - RussianstoviewMontanabeefge.cfm

Add Your Comment To post a comment on this story, enter your screen name and email address then click "Add Comment." Your email address will not be displayed. 334 Recommend | 0 Comments

---

	Web hpj.com

Copyright/Privacy
Copyright 1995-2011.  High Plains Publishers, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com