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| Author(s): | Thompson, Steve |
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| Author Affiliation: | Director, Wellness Clinic/Community Practice, and Companion Animal Medicine & Behavior Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana |
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| Title: | The facts about dog waste products and turfgrass |
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| Source: | Turf & Recreation. April/May 2007, p. 40, 42, 44, 46. |
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| Publishing Information: | Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Dog patch; Urine; Animal repellents; Lawn turf; Pets; Animal manures; Nitrogen; Spot irrigation
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the potential effects of dog waste on the lawn, stating that "the fundamental problem with the presence of urine or feces on the lawn is related to the nitrogen content and concentration of these waste products...The primary concern in addressing urine damage to lawns is minimizing the nitrogen concentration added to the lawn at any single time." Reports that in a study by Dr. A. W. Allard, "of the four grasses tested, Festuca sp. var. Kentucky 31 (fescue) and Lolium perrene (perennial ryegrass) were the most resistant to urine effects. In fact, the urine routinely produced a fertilizer effect on these grasses at diluted concentrations." Offers suggestions to prevent urine burns, including fences to keep out neighboring dogs and dietary modifications. Explains that "the average family dog doesn't have the activity level that requires as high a protein level as most commercial maintenance dog foods provide." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 1 |
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| See Also: | See also related article "Increasing mowing height will help reduce problem of canine urine burn on turf" Turf & Recreation 20(4) June 2007, p. 13 R=125505 R=125505 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Thompson, S. 2007. The facts about dog waste products and turfgrass. Turf Recreat. p. 40, 42, 44, 46. |
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