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Family pets can be so much more than just a companion--whether they're helping out around the property, providing protection, or helping their loved ones stay in touch with the world. Read what...
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Grandma's home remedies for raising chickens comes in handy for organic producers
Radio interview source: Jacquie Jacob, Extension Poultry Associate, University of Kentucky
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To raise chickens and sell the meat labeled as organic, no...
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Eric and Callene Rapp raise endangered rabbit breeds.
Radio interview sources: Eric and Callene Rapp, Owners, Rare Hare Barn
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Eric Rapp is the third generation in his family to...
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Pets wander away from home and get lost. If you find an animal without an ID tag, what do you do?
Radio interview source: Dr. Robert Weedon, Shelter Veterinarian, Champaign County Humane Society
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Occasinoally a stray dog or...
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Set out catnip for the kitties and they'll do everything from bounce off the walls to mellow out. Not all cats respond to it, but if they do, it's funny.
Radio interview source: Narda Robinson, DVM, Colorado State University
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Cats are pretty entertaining when they're around...
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Beware of fireworks, heat, and food on a stick
The common trappings of summer —cookouts, hot, humid weather and fireworks—all pose a danger to dogs, says LizRozanski, DVM, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University....
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You can have pets in the yard and still have a beautiful landscape. Petscaping is landscape design with animals in mind to create space you'll both love.
Radio interview source: Scott Cohen, Garden Designer/Author\
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Many dogs find their favorite spots in the yard. You can work your pet's...
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If you can't keep the cats out of your garden, create one especially for them. Your feline friends will go crazy over fresh catnip, dirt to roll in, and other things.
Radio interview source: Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Horticulturist, University of Vermont
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Cats that like to join you in the...
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Understanding trail riding practices will ensure you stay safe while riding
Radio interview source: Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Connecticut
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Riding horses is a fun...
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One spring, Becca Selkirk was working in her garden when she noticed a deserted baby raccoon. The raccoon, affectionately named Rocky, kindly approached her husband and the two decided to care for...