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32 herds quarantined because of bovine TB fears

Jun. 11, 2009
Concerns about bovine tuberculosis have led to the quarantine of 32 cattle herds with about 15,000 adult cattle in north-central Nebraska, officials said Thursday. The bovine TB investigation has confirmed only two cases of the disease in one Rock County...
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo