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Producers asking questions about dealing with New World Screwworm | News
57+ min ago (468+ words) Producers asking questions about dealing with New World Screwworm norfolkneradio. com Cattle producers have many questions about the New World Screwworm, especially after another case was confirmed over the weekend. Dr. DL Step, the senior professional services cattle veterinarian at…...
Just one day of outdoor play improves children's mental health
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (436+ words) In the wake of government screen time guidance issued for under-5s, new research from the University of Exeter has revealed how essential time spent outdoors is for children's mental health. The new study, published in the Journal of Child Psychology…...
Pets and New World Screwworm
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (138+ words) Concerns about New World screwworm have centered on impacts of the nation's livestock industry. But as U. S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said last week, for south Texas residents, within the 20-kilometer quarantine zone around the point of detection of NWS in…...
Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million | News
3+ day, 50+ min ago (226+ words) Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million norfolkneradio. com Nebraska's state auditor Mike Foley calls it inexplicable. According to the Flatwater free press, Foley, is reacting to what Faith Health of Norfolk paid its gastroenterologist in 2024, Nearly $5 million, according…...
Rollins: New World Screwworm closer to U. S. border, plans in place
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (137+ words) Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins The New World Screwworm is closer to the U. S. border with Mexico. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said Mexico reported several new cases last week. "One of those that was detected was a five-year-old goat, approximately 25 miles…...
Disability Rights Nebraska asking for public comments on fiscal year budget
1+ week, 2+ day ago (199+ words) norfolkneradio. com Disability Rights Nebraska, a private, nonprofit organization that advocates with and for people with disabilities and is the designated Protection and Advocacy organization for Nebraska is encouraging public comment on its fiscal year 2027 focus areas and objectives. According…...
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood
1+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) norfolkneradio. com The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is asking you to book a time to give blood. Donors of all blood types are essential in keeping the blood supply strong enough to withstand summer…...
Research warns snakes facing extinction due to deadly diseases | National
1+ week, 5+ day ago (855+ words) The banded watersnake is among the species at risk. (Taylor Miller via SWNS) Snakes are facing extinction due to deadly diseases, warns new research. Rattlesnakes are among the most vulnerable among species threatened around the world, say scientists. To achieve…...
US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
2+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) The orders were signed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's acting director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the CDC said in a statement. Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that…...
EPA announces nearly $35 M to reduce lead in Nebraska drinking water
2+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) norfolkneradio. com The EPA has announced nearly $35 million in funding to protect Nebraskans from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The funding will go toward finding…...