It’s a cattle health threat that usually appears in the summer heat , but already this spring there has been confirmed cases of blue-green algae. K-State Veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek says the algae forms in farm ponds, and releases toxins that poison cattle and other animals.

Hanzlicek says the algae appears as a sandy-looking substance on the pond surface that tends to look like blue-green paint.  Hanzlicek says there is no treatment for blue-green algae toxicity, that’s why he urges producers to take precautions when this algae shows up in their pond.