RECENT flooding event combined with warmer weather conditions has produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies and standing flood water, according to Agricultural Victoria Senior Veterinary Officer Dianne Phillips.
Livestock owners are being urged remain alert, because ingestion of blue-green algae can result in the poisoning of livestock.
“As there is no specific treatment for blue-green algae poisoning, producers should check standing bodies of water and farm water supplies daily for blooms, as this remains the most effective way of preventing…
