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Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

State/Regional

Fatigue, unusual behavior may signal anemia in adult cows
9/17/2025 High Plains Journal
When cattle start showing signs of fatigue, unusual behavior or pale coloring, it can be more than a passing concern. K-State beef cattle experts say these subtle changes may point to anemia — a condition that, if left unchecked, can affect the health and productivity of the entire herd.

Tool to help teachers use local climate data, engage students' emotions on topic proves to deepen conversations
9/16/25 KU News Service
The study, co-written with Michael Lawson of Kansas State University and Ananya Matewos of Wilder Research in St. Paul, Minnesota, was published in a special issue of the journal Science Education.

Local

K-State SafeRide program thrives, KU’s is discontinued
9/16/2025 KSNT
Kansas State University’s SafeRide program helps thousands of students get free and discounted late-night rides every year, while the University of Kansas is beginning its first semester without it since 1986.