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The term “alternative feedstuffs” can mean a lot of different things, but in feeding cattle, it includes edibles not commonly found in the feed bunk.

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As families and friends gather around the holiday table, sometimes they part ways taking home more than leftovers; they also bring home germs that lead to sickness.  In much the same way, sickness can spread when cattle originating from different operations co-mingle too soon, said Kansas State University Beef Cattle experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

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Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis cou

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The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests—like foodborne bacteria—from joining the party. “The basics of cook, chill, clean and separate should guide your meal preparation, serving and clean up,” said Blakeslee, who is also coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center.