This report details the state of livestock health and disease control in Montana during 1944, as documented by the Montana Livestock Sanitary Board and the Montana State Veterinary Surgeon. It serves as a historical record of the challenges and measures undertaken to protect the state's agricultural economy from animal-borne illnesses.

This document is a primary source record, offering direct insight into the administrative and veterinary concerns of Montana's livestock industry during World War II. Its value lies in its factual reporting and official capacity, providing researchers and historians with unvarnished data on animal health management and regulatory practices of the era. The report is likely to be of interest to specialists in agricultural history, veterinary science, and regional studies of the American West.