Inspectors cited on few Kansas breeders amid overlooked issues
Animal welfare advocates say state inspectors miss substandard care at Kansas licensed breeders. Of 258 inspected in fiscal year 2013, 50 were cited, while notes in some unscored cases described feces, untreated health issues, and flies at facilities such as Kerston Shepherds AbiLine, Bow-Wow Mound Burns, and Pierces Kennels Narka, prompting calls to update policy to meet veterinary standards.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
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Bow-Wow Mound
Burns
Pierce
Narka
Agriculture Department
Michael Faurot
KDA
Humane Society of the United States
Terry Humphrey
Kansas
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American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
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Bonner Springs center closes for year in rethink
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs will close for the rest of the year. Board chair Jody Albers says the move allows a reimagining of the center’s future with private funding concerns cited. The group plans facility rentals and temporary staff for upcoming events.
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National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
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Agriculture Center
Wyandotte County
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Birth of Girl to Christina Brittain and Kashif Ahmed in Lawrence
A daughter was born to Christina Brittain and Kashif Ahmed in Lawrence on Wednesday. The healthy newborn arrives amid family joy with both parents and the infant listed as residents of the city.
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Christina Brittain
Kashif Ahmed
Lawrence
Douglas County approves new fire districts in Palmyra Willow Springs
The Douglas County Commission granted new fire districts for Palmyra and Willow Springs townships after boards offered to cede control. Public hearings drew two in favor as fire chiefs touted improved protection and streamlined governance. The panel will appoint five board members per district and set an June 2 deadline for public nominations. The meeting also approved selling about four acres for a Kansas Department of Transportation operations facility at 201,200 dollars with a shared fueling station.
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Clint Hornberger
Willow Springs Township
Craig Weinaug
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT
Douglas County
State of
Kansas
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