Cattle industry wary as inconclusive BSE test read
The report notes a preliminary BSE test result with no feed chain contamination found yet, while Kansas producer Jan Lyons calls it a single step in the process and a tissue sample is tested at Ames Iowa. Consumer groups differ, but officials urge calm as markets react.
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Kansas
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
National Agricultural Laboratory
Ames
Iowa
Lyons
Consumer Federation of America
Federation
Carol Tucker
Washington State
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Oregon
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US beef safety tests spark market concerns and precautions
US agriculture officials said conclusive results may take four to seven days after inconclusive tests amid global market fears. 113,264 tests conducted since June enhanced surveillance target high risk cattle. Alisa Harrison noted the tested animal was high risk and measures like stricter processing and import bans accompany assurances beef remains safe.
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Crystal Apple awards honor six Holcomb teachers
Holcomb community celebrates Crystal Apple winners including Lies, Dawn Bailey, Kathleen Moorman, and Roger Lyng. Principals and staff praised their impact on special needs students, with remarks on perseverance, humor, and dedication, as district leaders note the value of recognizing excellent teaching during American Education Week.
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Dawn Bailey
Bailey
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Gertrude Walker
Suzanne Smith
Kansas Association of
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Carma Harman
Stones
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Roger Lyng
Stu
Dennis
Albert Einstein
Vicki Ronn
Holcomb
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Landis
Hispanic Day fosters leadership through community involvement
Sumaya, winner of Mr American GI Forum 2001, shifted from pre chiropractic studies to politics and now works with the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission. Eloy Gallegos, a Garden City High School grad, praised shared support and networking from Hispanic Student Day. Sol Topete and others emphasized guidance for post high school options and building a sense of direction through speakers and connections. Vasquez quoted Cesar Chavez and Miguelangelo to urge passion, dignity, and persistence to turn dreams into reality.
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Sumaya
Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission
Eloy Gallegos
Garden City
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City Community College
Gallegos
Sol Topete
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la Familia Club
Vasquez
Cesar Chavez
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