By Sarah Stevenson Bonner Springs junior When antibiotics were first approved by the Food and Drug Administration to feed to livestock in the 1950s, it…
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The next great leap for mankind: How bovine embryo transfer affects the human population
By Regan Kats Prairie View senior Every day at exactly 12:34 I crave a juicy hamburger. Luckily for me, I can buy one from any…
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Cattle feeding at night and its life-giving effects
By Patrick Kepka Dorrance junior Do you like to help cows at bedtime? Late nights and early mornings are just an accepted part of life…
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Train derails; crews work to clean up site
By HAILEY CHAPMAN A Union Pacific train carrying grain-based ethanol fuel derailed Sunday near Ninth and Milner in Hays. There were no fatalities reported, and…
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How beef may save your life
By Megan Rayl Littleton, Colo., junior For the past decade, cardiovascular disease has been the top killer of individuals in the United States, according to…
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The art of culling
By Makenna Fritts Ness City junior We can sometimes hold on to something way past when we should have let it go. Many ranchers and…
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Pounds of choices
By Kyle Bauer Fairbury senior You walk into a supermarket and head to the deli section of the store. It’s a beautiful sunny weekend, and…
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What contains more estrogen, a steak or a handful of peanuts?
By Colton Massey Cedar Vale senior Growth promoting hormones used in beef production, also known as implants, are an area of growing concern amongst consumers.…
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What’s the beef with cows?
By Casey Jensen Courtland senior It’s a warm August Saturday night and you are walking through the beef barn at your local county fair. What…
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Is a raw diet the best option for your pet?
By Haley Rau Garden Plain senior Raw feeding is a new trend in the pet industry. The goal in mind is a balanced diet of…
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