Show Utah Cattle in inFine Fine Condition S In a a. bulletin Issued today by the bureau of agricultural economics of ot the United States department of agriculture showing the tho conditions of or ranges and livestock it Is said regarding Utah that The drouth stricken area in southern Utah is slowly widening feed teed is becoming short and water scarce The mild winter inter has prevented heavy losses but rain Is s needed soon Hay is plentiful and declining slightly in price In most of ot the state both cattie cat- cat tie de and sheep are are in excellent condition con con- Winter Vinter ranges In some of the northern states havo have opened up durIng during during dur dur- ing February and are permitting more grazing Cattle are generally In a good condition and have Improved improved improved im Im- im- im proved slightly averaging 93 93 compared compared com corn pared with 22 last ast month and 91 a year ago With the exception of or orthe the outbreak of ot foot and mouth disease In California stock is s re reported reported reported re- re ported as very healthy with the seasonal seasonal seasonal sea sea- shrinkage and loss below usual A decrease In the number of or steers is reported In many sections sec see due in large measure to the heavy marketing of calves and young stock Cows have generally wintered well and the prospect for forthe forthe the spring calf It crop cropis Ms favorable Sheep also show improvement be being being beng be- be ing ng reported as 98 98 compared with 96 last month and 95 a a a. year ago Ewes are generally reported strong and in good condition and the prospect prospect prospect pros pros- for the lamb crop normal or better if conditions are favOrable rable at lambing time Indications are also I favorable for a n. good wool clip cUp |