HELENA, Mont. (MAY 10, 2021) – Livestock producers around Montana are thrilled with the recent signing of House Bills (HB) 14 and 632 by Governor Greg Gianforte. Both bills included $26 million in funding for infrastructure investments to build a new Montana Department of Livestock’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “Securing funding for a new facility was Montana Stockgrowers Assocaition’s (MSGA) number one priority this legislative session,” shared Jim Steinbiesser, MSGA President. “This facility is paramount in protecting the annual $2 billion cattle industry in our state. Not only does the veterinary diagnostic lab serve the cattle industry but also plays a key role in wildlife and public health safety.”