More than 5,000 wild animals are cared for in the state each year for sickness or injury. We talk with a wildlife rehabilitation expert about why the job is important and what challenges the field faces. We also find out more about what stray voltage is and how it can cause damage to farms.
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The Goals And Challenges Of Wildlife Rehabilitation
Five young gray squirrels in Wisconsin are recovering after wildlife rehabilitators untangled their tails, which had knotted together along with grass and plastic from their nest. They’re just a few of more than 5,000 sick and injured wild animals cared for every year in the state. Join us as we learn more about the challenges and goals of wildlife rehabilitation.
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What Stray Voltage Is And How It Impacts Farmers
A jury recently awarded a Wisconsin farmer more than $13 million for damages caused by stray voltage from their local utility company. We discuss what stray voltage is and how it impacts America’s Dairyland.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Scott Diehl Guest
- Doug Reinemann Guest
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