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May is a good time to score your cow herd for hair shedding according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Hair shedding is around 35 percent heritable.  That means you can select cattle that shed off more quickly than others,” said Cole. Early shedders wean off heavier calves, suffer less heat

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS), ticks are responsible for more human disease than any other insect. Ticks become infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites by feeding on infected mammals or birds. For example, with Lyme disease, a tick might bite an infected field mouse, and later transmit the bacteria

‘Extra help’ program help seniors with their medication costs Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any special Medicare programs that help seniors with their medication costs? My 74-year-old mother, who lives primarily on her Social Security, takes several high-priced drugs that sap her income even with her Medicare drug plan. Looking for Assistance Dear Looking, Yes,

Many studies have proven that having a soft cat or a warm dog is good for the human soul. “Scientists have noticed that owning and handling animals significantly benefits health. Research has found that pets may help older adults live longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives,” said Renette Wardlow, a human development specialist with University

Many women and their doctors are still confused about the safety of estrogen. When introduced, estrogen was believed to be good for you. But, following the Women’s Health Initiative study 15 years ago, women were told that hormone therapy could, in fact, lead to an increased risk of cancer, blood clots and heart disease. Nothing

If bioelectronic medicine sounds futuristic, it’s because many of its applications operate like something out of a science fiction movie. But at its core, bioelectronic medicine is simply the use of technology to treat disease and injury. Some applications include tools that you’re probably already familiar with, like cochlear implants and cardiac pacemakers. When these

From tornadoes and floods to hail and lightning storms, the United States experiences a broad array of extreme weather. Fatalities do occur, but many people are surprised to learn that the weather event that causes the greatest number of deaths is heat. According to the National Weather Service, heat causes the greatest number of weather-related

By Connie Maupin The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held in the Stockton museum on April 30. Those present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Shirley Potts, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Joe Phillips, Ellis Benham, Kenneth Potts, Chris Barber, Bob Estes and Bob Phillips. Bob

Submitted by Lana Sue Jones On April 9, 11 members of the Twentieth Century Club met in the home of hostess Georgia Detwiler with Ruth Woody serving as co-hostess. President Sandi Eaves called the meeting to order. Our unfinished business was to have the committee present the slate of new officers for next year. Also,