More rain needed for area grasslands
Western Kansas has seen helpful rains but five years of drought stress livestock pastures. Officials urge more rainfall to restore normal grass growth, with guidance on grazing heights, weaning calves, culling cows, and moving cattle to better pastures.
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Slow start for expanded BSE testing program in Kansas
In Wichita AP: Early mad cow tests show no suspected cases among 2,871 screened in the first two weeks of a $70 million BSE program. Nationwide labs, including Kansas State, are not yet fully running, as states negotiate with renderers to obtain brain samples. Agencies report infrastructure ready since June 1, but remaining details are being finalized.
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