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The processing plant in Seward is expected to create 75 new jobs, increasing the state’s dairy workforce, and is projected to process 1.8 million pounds of milk a day.

The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans.

The first headlines from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl shooting noted the 10 kids who had been shot. Six months later, what do they remember? Also, what rising cases of bird flu in dairy cattle mean for people selling and drinking raw milk.

Four months after the first reported cases of bird flu in dairy cows, the price of milk and demand for it have largely remained unchanged. Industry experts say whether that remains the case will depend on how far and how quickly cases spread.

Breast milk is like medicine for low birth weight and at-risk babies, but not all infants have access. A human milk donation drop off site at Wyandotte County's health department is raising awareness and supporting babies in need across the Midwest.

Wyandotte County tiene una alta tasa de bebés nacidos con bajo peso. Un nuevo depósito de leche podría ayudar a proporcionar la leche materna en esos casos.

Wyandotte County has a high rate of low birth weight babies. A new milk depot could help get needed breast milk for those cases.

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.

A recent survey shows donor milk was unavailable for infants with a very low birth weight at 13% of hospitals with neonatal intensive care units, despite strong supply.

Camel Culture sources its milk from a dairy farm in southwest Missouri and can be found on the shelves in about 10 halal markets in Kansas City’s historic Northeast neighborhood.

Parents in Kansas City are having to get creative in order to deal with a nationwide shortage of baby formula. Although some manufacturers have resumed production, it could be a little while longer until stock is back to normal.

Although Abbott's Michigan plant has resumed production it will still be weeks before formula is back on store shelves.