When is dead really dead? Study on pig brains reinforces that death is a vast gray area
After four hours, a study showed activity in the brains of decapitated pigs. When does death really occur?
Mueller report: How Congress can and will follow up on an incomplete and redacted document
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report has been released. The U.S. House of Representatives will now follow up with more investigation.
Colorado’s March unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent
Colorado's unemployment rate improved during March 2019 but remains higher than one year ago.
Emergency fish salvage at Crystal Creek Reservoir due to low water
Repairs slated for the Crystal Creek Reservoir dam prompt Colorado Parks and Wildlife to issue an emergency fish salvage order.
40 ranchers train in Beef Quality Assurance at annual cattle association meeting
About 40 ranchers of all ages became certified in Beef Quality Assurance, with training held during the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association events in early April.
Eads school breakfast and lunch menus – April 22-25, 2019
Breakfast
- April 22: Egg patty, toast, applesauce, orange juice, milk
- April 23: Sausage, toast, hash browns, grape juice, milk, orange
- April 24: Waffles, orange juice, milk, apple
- April 25: Doughnuts, yogurt, apple juice, milk, peach cup
Lunch
- April 22: Chicken sandwich, macaroni salad, mixed fruit, milk, fruit and salad bar
- April 23: Ham and cheese wrap, corn, apple, milk, fruit and salad bar
- April 24: Beef fritter sandwich, carrots, orange, milk, fruit and salad bar
- April 25: Lasagna, lettuce salad, grape
Public meeting set to discuss future of John Martin Reservoir wildlife area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a new operating agreement at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County.
Ag stats: Colorado cattle on feed – March 2019
COLORADO
The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,060,000 head as of April 1, 2019. The latest inventory was 12 percent above April 1, 2018 inventory and 1 percent above the previous month’s inventory.
The inventory included 580,000 steer and steer calves, 8 percent above the previous year. The number of heifer and heifer calves, at 480,000 head, are up 16 percent from a year ago.
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