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Daily Record
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Urgent warning to dog owners of hidden hazard in Scottish lochs this summer
Dogs who come into contact with the substance risk bouts of vomiting, diarrhoea and even seizures Dog owners are being urged to be cautious when walking their pooches by Scotland's beautiful lochs, thanks to the emergence of a hazard that is dangerous to pets. While Scots enjoyed an intense heatwave over last weekend (July 11 - July 13), we've seen widespread downpours this week that brought an abrupt end to the sunny spell. But this erratic weather has caused an influx of a little-known hazard in Scottish lochs and ponds which can be dangerous for dogs and humans alike. As such, pooch parents are being encouraged to stay on high alert when on walks or swims for poisonous blue-green algae, which thrives in these recent weather conditions. Blue-green algae is not actually an alga, but rather a type of bacteria called cyanobacteria, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. If ingested, even in small amounts, it can release harmful toxins that can have serious effects on a pooch's liver and nervous system, which can result in vomiting, diarrhoea or even seizures. With this in mind, Simon Crawshaw, dog nutritionist at Hilltop Pet Food is urging dog owners to keep an eye out for the signs of this toxic bacteria. The expert says knowing what to look out for is essential given the recent warm and wet weather. Crawshaw said: "At this time of year, it's really common for certain bodies of water to become less safe, especially after a warm spell followed by rain. "Most owners just want to do the right thing for their dogs, and being aware of what blue-green algae looks like, and what signs to watch for is one of the simplest ways to stay safe while still enjoying summer walks.' Here's what the expert shared about spotting blue-green algae and keeping your pet safe from it. How to spot blue-green algae in lochs this summer Blue-green algae is not always easy to spot, warned the experts. It can appear as a greenish scum or film on the water's surface, or cause the water to have a cloudy, murky appearance. The toxic algae tends to build up around the edges of still or slow-moving water, especially in warm, nutrient-rich environments, which are the exact conditions much of Scotland is seeing right now. The symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning in dogs If your dog has ingested blue-green algae, symptoms can appear within minutes, and slower reactions can occur within hours. Symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning in dogs include: vomiting diarrhoea excessive drooling rapid panting weakness disorientation difficulty breathing seizures How to keep your dog safe from blue-green algae The experts have shared several tips to protect your dog from ingesting the poisonous algae this summer. Avoid stagnant or suspicious-looking water: If the surface looks scummy, greenish, or unusual, don't let your dog drink from or swim in it Stick to running water: Streams and rivers are generally safer than still ponds or lochs, particularly after rainfall Rinse off after swims: If your dog has been in natural water, rinse their coat with clean water as soon as possible to reduce any risk Watch for signs: If your dog shows any unusual behaviour after a walk or swim, especially vomiting, shaking, or acting confused, contact your vet immediately Local councils and environmental agencies will also sometimes post blue-green algae warnings near affected areas, so keep an eye out for any alerts online. 'You don't need to stop enjoying the outdoors,' adds Simon. 'It's just about staying informed and making small decisions that keep your dog safe. A bit of extra caution goes a long way.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UF football position preview: Specialists
GAINESVILLE — The 11th and final position-by-position preview of the UF football team leading up to SEC Media Days. TODAY: SPECIAL TEAMS What to expect The 2024 Gators had a 1-2 punch in the kicking game few if any teams could match. Now there is one. Placekicker Trey Smack is back for his final season, while record-setting punter Jeremy Crawshaw is off to the NFL. Advertisement Crawshaw might have been Florida's most consistent, reliable performer through the ups and downs of five seasons, three of them losing ones. He also endured a coaching change from Dan Mullen, who recruited the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Australia native to Gainesville, to Billy Napier. Crawshaw ended his career averaging a school-record 46.4 yards per punt, including the single-season mark of 48.9 in 2023. The 24-year-old was rewarded. The Denver Broncos selected him in the sixth round to make him the only punter chosen in the 2025 NFL draft. Michigan transfer punter Tommy Doman has big shoes to fill, but also a solid resumé. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior Doman averaged 42.6 yards on 49 punts this past season, including 15 downed inside the 20 and 10 of 50 yards or longer. Crawshaw finished last season with 25 of 59 punts inside the 20 and 19 of at least 50 yards. Doman will be receiving the ball from one of the best in the business. Former Orlando Boone standout Rocco Underwood returns for his fourth year at UF after he earned the 2024 Mannelly Award, given the best long snapper in college football, and was second-team All-SEC. The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Underwood, a former tight end, also has recorded seven tackles on special teams. Advertisement True freshman Hayden Craig, a 3-star prospect from Quebec, Canada, who attended Bridgton Academy in Maine, will be preparing for his chance in 2026. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Craig was No. 5 player at his position, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Evan Noel, the No. 1-rated kicker in the 2025 per 247Sports, will be Smack's heir apparent. The 6-foot-2, 155-pound native of Bay Saint Louis, Miss., set a state high school record with 61-yard field goal in 2024. He hit 25 of 40 attempts at St. Stanislaus High, but did miss 10 of 119 extra-point tries. Previous Quarterback Running back Tight end Receiver Offensive line Interior defensive line Edge rusher Linebacker Cornerbacks Advertisement What they're saying 'Tommy's gonna be an instrumental part this fall. The experience, being a two-year starter at Michigan, playing in tough conditions — also having a guy from a program that's won a national championship. So he's been on that journey before but the warm weather in Florida was an easy sell. We're very, very fortunate to have him.' — special teams coach Joe Houston on Doman. Returnees Trey Smack Rocco Underwood Departures Jeremy Crawshaw New arrivals Hayden Craig (Quebec, Canada), true freshman Evan Noel (Bay Saint Louis, Miss), true freshman Projected depth chart (offseason) PK — Trey Smack | Evan Noel P — Tommy Doman | Hayden Craig LS — Rocco Underwood Advertisement Previous Quarterback Running back Tight end Receiver Offensive line Interior defensive line Edge rusher Linebacker Cornerback Safeties and STARs Specialists Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos special teams coach dubs rookie one of the most talented prospects he's had
Broncos special teams coach dubs rookie one of the most talented prospects he's had Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi on punter Jeremy Crawshaw: 'He's as talented of a prospect as I've ever had.' — Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 11, 2025 Punter hype? Punter hype! After losing Riley Dixon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos used a sixth-round draft pick to select Australian punter Jeremy Crawshaw in April. The international punter grew up playing rugby league and Australian rules football before training to kick in American football. After attending Nathan Chapman's ProKick Australia academy, Crawshaw played college football at Florida. The 24-year-old punter impressed Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi this spring. 'Probably Jeremy the person," Rizzi said on June 11 when asked what impressed him about Crawshaw. "His maturity. It's not easy to come from another country and play a sport he had never played before. Think about that. Here's a guy that came from Australia, went to an SEC school, a top-level college program, [and] had a ton of success. His maturity level, he's kind of beyond his years if you will. That was when we were kind of evaluating all the punters in this draft, his name came up. I really feel like his intangibles, his off-the-field stuff was A-plus. "Now, his talent level is tremendous as well. I really believe that at that position, at a specialist position, your demeanor might be just as important as your ability, because it's a one-play-and-done. You have to have the mentality of kind of a batter in baseball if you will, or a golfer. You have to go on to the next swing. I really like his level-headedness. I really like his maturity. I really like his approach. Getting to know him in the process was a big part of us drafting him, so that was pretty cool.' That's extremely high praise from Rizzi, a high-profile coordinator who has coached in the NFL since 2009 and has experience as an associate head coach and interim head coach. Special teams players are often overlooked by fans, but Crawshaw appears to have been a huge addition for the Broncos this offseason. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos signing punter to 4-year rookie contract
Broncos signing punter to 4-year rookie contract The Denver Broncos have agreed to sign sixth-round draft pick Jeremy Crawshaw to a four-year rookie contract, according to DNVR's Zac Stevens. Crawshaw is expected to officially sign the deal before rookie minicamp begins later this week. Based on the NFL's collective bargaining agreement between players and team owners (with a hat tip to Crawshaw's four-year deal is expected to be worth about $4,373,959. Over the next four years, the punter is projected to earn $883,490, $1,048,490, $1,163,490 and $1,278,490 before becoming a free agent in 2029. Denver used the 216th overall pick in April's draft to select Crawshaw after losing Riley Dixon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during NFL free agency in March. The Broncos previously signed veteran punter Matt Haack, but Crawshaw is the presumed favorite to win the team's starting job this summer. Crawshaw (23) is an Australian-born punter who grew up playing rugby league and Australian rules football before training for American football and then punting for the Florida Gators in college. He is now the second Australian on Denver's roster, joining tight end Thomas Yassmin. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeremy Crawshaw, 'best punter in draft,' eager to play at mile-high elevation with Broncos
Jeremy Crawshaw, 'best punter in draft,' eager to play at mile-high elevation with Broncos Jeremy Crawshaw has had quite the football journey. He was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, and grew up playing rugby league before later switching to Australian rules football. After high school, Crawshaw attended Nathan Chapman's ProKick Australia academy to train for American football. He committed to the University of Florida in 2019 and joined the Gators in 2020. After five years at Florida, the 23-year-old punter was picked by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of this year's NFL draft. 'I played a lot of sports as a kid [and] rugby was the main one," Crawshaw said in a conference call after being picked by Denver. "I switched over to the AFL, and that's kind of more kicking. Pretty much I was looking for something to do after school, played some sports and found ProKick Australia that gave me a scholarship to come over to Florida. I spent five years here and then am lucky enough to move on and be with the Denver Broncos now.' Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi clearly had his eye on Crawshaw leading up to the draft. Rizzi, who is also listed as assistant head coach on Denver's staff, worked "pretty intently" with the punter at the Gators' pro day, Crawshaw said. Rizzi had several lunches and multiple phone calls with the punter prospect leading up to the draft. "In regards to the punter, we felt like he's the best punter in the draft," Broncos general manager George Paton said in his post-draft press conference. "I think he was the only one drafted, but [a] big kid, athletic, grew up playing rugby and cricket. This guy's got a really big leg, and look at his growth that he's had over the last couple of years." After averaging 47.9 yards per punt in 2022 and 48.9 yards per boot in 2023, Crawshaw's average dipped to 45.7 last fall, but Denver's staff doesn't seem concerned about it. "The net wasn't as high as this year but in the past, we feel like he can do everything: punt for distance, directionally, controlled hang, really good holder, good teammate," Paton said. "We feel really strong about him.' In addition to punting duties, Crawshaw is poised to take over as the team's now holder for field goals and extra points after the team lost Riley Dixon during NFL free agency. 'I love holding," Crawshaw said. "It's a nice chemistry between me, and the kicker and snapper. You work together a lot every day. I love holding. It's one of those things that I never shied away from. I got into it straight away. [Cincinnati Bengals kicker] Evan McPherson taught me a lot of things in regards to holding that I learned from him and implemented over the years. Holding is no issues, and I love doing it.' Now in Denver, Crawshaw will get to live out a punter's dream of kicking at a mile-high elevation. "Punters and kickers, specialists, we love altitude," he said. "So always good to get up a little higher." He will also team up with fellow Australian Thomas Yassmin, a developmental tight end who is with the Broncos as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program. 'I didn't know that until just a minute ago, but I love the idea of being on a team with another Aussie as well, a familiar accent," Crawshaw said. "I'm sure we'll get along.' Crawshaw (6-4, 198 pounds) seems poised to take over the team's punting duties, but the job won't be handed to him. The Broncos signed Matt Haack after losing Dixon, and the veteran is set to compete with the incoming rookie this summer. 'Coming in, I'm excited to just compete [and] go against some other people with great talent," Crawshaw said. "Matt Haack has already been in the league for a long time, and I've watched a lot of film on him. I'm kind of just looking forward to competing. It will just be a bit of fun.' A bit of fun, indeed. May the best leg win. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
