Thermal imaging eyed for cattle health in feedlots
Kansas State University beef specialist Mark Spire leads work using portable infrared thermal cameras to assess illness, diet, and metabolism in cattle and hogs. The system, still costly at 20 000 to 50 000 dollars per unit, could predict health and growth, monitor equipment, and detect problems early, with public release in about a year.
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Wichita
Mark Spire
Spire
Food Animal Health and Management Center
Kansas State University
Mal
Steve Hogge
KSU
Manhattan
Wichita forms Tree Trust to replace damaged city trees
Wichita establishes a Tree Trust funded by a 500000 dollar insurance settlement and a 50000 dollar grant from the Lattner Foundation to replace about 10000 trees lost in last year's ice storm and tornado and to boost urban plantings. The board will seek grants and encourage private property plantings as the city aims to plant 100000 new trees next year.
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Wichita
Lattner Foundation
George Fahnestock
Doug Kupper
City Parks and Recreation
Pat Brady
Wichita Association of Nurserymen
Couple brings Pinewood Derby to Cub Scouts across Kansas
Wichita based story profiles Larry and Marylou Dawley who since 1972 host a 32 foot Pinewood Derby track for Cub Scouts across Kansas. They run 103 derbies last year with nearly 4,000 cars, balancing day jobs with travels to schools and churches from Lenexa to Elkhart. The Dawleys maintain the track setup and teardown to ensure fast, fair races.
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Cub
Kansas
Wichita
Larry
Marylou Dawley
Lenexa
Elkhart
Parsons
Quinter
Dawleys
Larry Dawley
Joe
Lindalee
Oklahoma
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IOMA
Cael
Mindy
Judy
Melissa
Maeribomh
Taylor Garden City
Harold Barber
Sue Barber
Jud and Ann Price
Kevin Bascue
Finney County Sheriff's Department
Drs. Bealmear
Torrey & Hoch
Sprometrists
Kansas Plaza
Garden City
Telegram
The
Finney County
Orf
Deci
Oriental House OF Food
Piane Tran
Taylor Plaza
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