The Gallatin County Undersheriff said it costs tax payers about $500 a day to take care of the more than one-hundred cattle that sheriffs seized earlier this week in a suspected case of neglect.
The animals are staying at the Headwaters stockyard.
"This could be a significant cost to the county of course, but we do have ways of reserve funds and those type of things that are available to us," said Undersheriff Dan Springer, Gallatin County.
Gallatin County Undersheriff, Dan Springer said it costs about $3,500 a week to take care of the cattle.
"It's $3 for a female cow, $2.50 for a calf and around $4.50 for a bull," said Springer.
"We have special investigative funds that are set aside for special cases like this that end up costing us more than a standard case," said Springer.
Springer said right now the cattle is the county's responsibility.
"That money is for them to house them, feed them and manage them," said Springer. "It's essentially a lot fee."
Kelsey Baver with Sorenson Veterinary Hospital in Belgrade has been taking care of the cattle since they were given to the stockyard.
"They're in critical condition, so we don't want to be moving them too quickly," said Baver. "We're feeding them in separate places and giving them extra nutrition."
Springer said a number of factors need to be considered before the county can move the animals.
"There's the veterinary care, vaccination, tagging and marketing of these cows," said Springer.
A meeting is scheduled on Friday with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, County Attorney and the Department of Livestock to discuss the next steps.
The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office is still accepting donations for hay. Funds have been set up at American Federal Savings Bank under the Sheriff's Cattle Fund. You can also bring hay directly to the stockyard.
Spectators Bar and Grill in Bozeman is hosting a fundraiser to help out. It's called "Eat a cow, Save a cow." For every burger that is purchased, 25-cents will go toward giving hay to the cows.
Monday, July 28 2014 4:07 AM EDT2014-07-28 08:07:33 GMT
After more than six weeks of sometimes testy talks, House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records...
After more than six weeks of sometimes testy talks, House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up...
Monday, July 28 2014 3:45 AM EDT2014-07-28 07:45:42 GMT
A 20-year-old man died after lightning from a rare summer thunderstorm jolted a Southern California beach, injuring or rattling more than a dozen people, authorities said.
A 20-year-old man died after lightning from a rare summer thunderstorm jolted a Southern California beach, injuring or rattling more than a dozen people, authorities said.
Monday, July 28 2014 3:37 AM EDT2014-07-28 07:37:26 GMT
Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Monday, July 28 2014 2:25 AM EDT2014-07-28 06:25:03 GMT
Authorities say powerful storms crossing east Tennessee have destroyed 10 homes and damaged others, though there are no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries.
Powerful storms that raked across several states in the eastern U.S. on Sunday destroyed at least 10 homes in Tennessee, but there were no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries, authorities said.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 1:04 PM EDT2014-07-22 17:04:28 GMT
The search for a missing kayaker will continue Monday on Flathead Lake, it's surrounding shores and the Flathead River, after he's been missing for more than 24 hours.
The search for a missing kayaker will continue Monday on Flathead Lake, it's surrounding shores and the Flathead River, after he's been missing for more than 24 hours.
Wednesday, June 18 2014 1:18 PM EDT2014-06-18 17:18:48 GMT
ABC Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our new Western Montana morning show. This position will be based in Great Falls. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market.
ABC Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our new Western Montana morning show. This position will be based in Great Falls. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market.
Thursday, July 17 2014 8:42 PM EDT2014-07-18 00:42:49 GMT
Montana Highway Patrol says alcohol and speed played a factor in a roll-over accident late Wednesday night that killed a 26-year-old Missoula man in Frenchtown.
Montana Highway Patrol says alcohol and speed played a factor in a roll-over accident late Wednesday night that killed a 26-year-old Missoula man in Frenchtown.
Sunday, July 27 2014 8:42 PM EDT2014-07-28 00:42:57 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Officers arrested and booked 43 year old Jeremy S. Dreher this morning for First Degree Burglary and two warrants. Around 7 a.m. this morning police responded to a call from a homeowner who said a man was in her house with a gun.
SPOKANE, Wash. - Officers arrested and booked 43 year old Jeremy S. Dreher this morning for First Degree Burglary and two warrants. Around 7 a.m. this morning police responded to a call from a homeowner who said a man was in her house with a gun.
Wednesday, June 18 2014 1:36 PM EDT2014-06-18 17:36:34 GMT
ABC FOX Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our TV station in Kalispell, MT. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market. Live and work between Montana`s Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
ABC FOX Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our TV station in Kalispell, MT. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market. Live and work between Montana`s Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 2:29 PM EDT2014-07-22 18:29:21 GMT
KHQ.COM- UPDATE: The Bugg Road fire burning 7 miles east of Tonasket, WA and has destroyed one structure and expanded to 1,700 acres on Tuesday.This fire started on Monday and by the end of the day had burned 1,000 acres. Air support and dozers are trying to keep the fire in check.
KHQ.COM- UPDATE: The Bugg Road fire burning 7 miles east of Tonasket, WA and has destroyed one structure and expanded to 1,700 acres on Tuesday.This fire started on Monday and by the end of the day had burned 1,000 acres. Air support and dozers are trying to keep the fire in check.
