1h 10 min
Ep. 59: Grass Awns, Bird Dogs and What You Need to Know On The Wing Podcast
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Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Dr. Kate Kaufman, veterinarian with Blue Pearl Pet Hospital; Jeff Zajac, regional wildlife manager for the Minnesota DNR; and Jared Wiklund, PF & QF public relations manager for a conversation about native grasses featuring large awns. The group discusses both the biological side of grass awns and the potential health ramifications for bird dogs.
Show highlights include:
-Zajac talks about the species of grasses featuring large awns, their ecological role, and their historic use in CRP mixes.
-Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever eliminated species of grass featuring large awns from the organization’s seed mixes, where applicable, to help mitigate risk to bird dogs.
-Most of these grass species, particularly Canada wild rye, occurs naturally on the landscape, so Dr. Kaufman provides important tailgate tips for preventing awn problems in your bird dog.
-Dr. Kaufman also talks about other important field injuries and diseases, and best practices for keeping your pup safe and healthy all year.
Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Dr. Kate Kaufman, veterinarian with Blue Pearl Pet Hospital; Jeff Zajac, regional wildlife manager for the Minnesota DNR; and Jared Wiklund, PF & QF public relations manager for a conversation about native grasses featuring large awns. The group discusses both the biological side of grass awns and the potential health ramifications for bird dogs.
Show highlights include:
-Zajac talks about the species of grasses featuring large awns, their ecological role, and their historic use in CRP mixes.
-Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever eliminated species of grass featuring large awns from the organization’s seed mixes, where applicable, to help mitigate risk to bird dogs.
-Most of these grass species, particularly Canada wild rye, occurs naturally on the landscape, so Dr. Kaufman provides important tailgate tips for preventing awn problems in your bird dog.
-Dr. Kaufman also talks about other important field injuries and diseases, and best practices for keeping your pup safe and healthy all year.
1h 10 min