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Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

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OLATHE -- A ground-breaking ceremony today at Kansas State University's Olathe 1xbet online sports betting marks the university's commitment to advancing animal health and food safety research and education in Kansas and the nation.

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"We know the expectations here and we will return on that investment," Richardson said.

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