Blue-Green Algae

[Nicky]

Two years ago we lost 4 cows to blue green algae poisoning. Until then we didn't know we had a problem with it. We treated our ponds last summer (Some are just runoff, some are spring and/or creek fed, but the inflow is less than needed to keep up with evaporation, drinking etc.) once with Bluestone, and twice with Cutrel (liquid Copper sulfate). As this is shaping up as yet another drought year, wondered if anyone has any advice on how often to treat ponds, how much etc. Thanks

 

[SF]

What is Blue Green Algae Poisoning? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment to the animals?
Just curious, I'm not familiar with it.
Thanks
Greg

 

[Nicky]

It is an algae that produces a very powerful toxin. Is pretty deadly to people, dogs, cattle, wildlife etc. I think it affects their liver among other things. Our died so fast there was no chance of treatment. You might not have it in Tx. I think it is worse in drought years.