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Source: H. Morgan 1xbet online casino , 785-532-4602, hmscott@vet.k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Joe Montgomery, 785-532-4194, jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu
Monday, Oct. 25, 2010
MILLION GRANT TO HELP IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY IN BEEF, DAIRY 1xbet online casino SYSTEMS
MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University epidemiologist 1xbet online casino use a million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for improving food safety in beef and dairy cattle systems in the U.S. and Canada.
H. Morgan Scott, a professor in K-State's department of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, will collaborate on the project with researchers from the University of Guelph, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, Cornell University, Colorado State University and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The progress and achievements of the integrated project 1xbet online casino evaluated by K-State's office of educational innovation and evaluation.
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