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Kansas Ag Connection

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has introduced a crucial order to manage the movement of lactating dairy cattle across the state.

This decision follows recent cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) detected in dairy herds. The new regulations took effect at noon Tuesday focusing on stringent biosecurity to curb the disease's spread.

Under the new order, all lactating dairy cattle entering or moving within Kansas must have a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI). This certificate needs to confirm that no cattle at the farm of origin have shown symptoms consistent with H5N1 in the past 30 days.

ELLY GRIMM

  • Leader & Times

The end of April continues to be a busy time for the Kelly Administration, with more bill signings having recently taken place.

Wednesday saw Gov. Laura Kelly sign Senate Bill 438, which establishes the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy, a Literacy Advisory Committee, and directing the Kansas Board of Regents to appoint a Director of Literacy Education.

Southwest Medical Center

Southwest Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively.

"We will continue to provide elite and compassionate maternity care to fulfill the needs and preferences of our expectant mothers," Amber Williams, SWMC President, and CEO, said. "Our dedicated physicians and staff work diligently every day to place every patient and family first. We are deeply committed to ensuring the best care for our community."

ROBERT PIERCE

  • Leader & Times

Kansas is full of great people doing great things for others.

“It’s who we are – it’s what we do,” a recent op-ed from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas said.

The op-ed went on to say Kansas ranks eighth nationally in formal volunteering, and at BCBSKS, service is not just a buzzword.

“It’s a fundamental part of our identity as a company,” the op-ed said.