Livestock producers need to watch for blue-green algae because it is toxic to animals, livestock experts warn. Hot, dry, calm days common late in summer are the perfect breeding ground for the production of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. The algae often occurs in stagnant ponds or dugouts, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water’s surface. Some species of cyanobacteria can be toxic to livestock and wildlife. Read more at Drovers CattleNetwork…
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