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The
Four State Ruminant Consortium
The objective
of this integrated research and extension program is to enhance
economic development in the semi-arid four state area of South Dakota,
North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming by strengthening and capturing
value from the ruminant livestock industry. The general target area
for this program is northwestern South Dakota, southwestern North
Dakota, southeastern Montana, and northeastern Wyoming. This program
will provide the information and technology necessary to develop,
implement, and analyze livestock management and marketing strategies.
A systems approach to livestock production and marketing will provide
viable economic gains for stakeholders residing in the region.
A consortium
of four land grant universities that serve the Northern Great Plains
region lead this effort. The universities include South Dakota State
University, North Dakota State University, Montana State University,
and the University of Wyoming. These institutions will implement
research and extension programs that integrate crop and livestock
resources in the semi-arid Northern Great Plains.
This
is a cooperative project of North Dakota State University, South
Dakota State University, Montana State University and the University
of Wyoming made possible through funds from the Four State Ruminant
Consortium Grant provided by United States Department of Agriculture.
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