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Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

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MF3065 Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

by Deon van der Merwe Carol Blocksome Larry C. Hollis

  • Published Date: Jul 2012
A pond containing a harmful algal bloom may be covered with scum that looks like bright green paint, but other colors are possible. Water may have an unpleasant smell. Harmful algal blooms are serious threats to livestock health and may be fatal. Test suspect water sources to minimize livestock loss and poor animal performance. 4 p.
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