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Also know as: '''''Cyanobacteria toxicity

Also know as: '''''Cyanobacteria toxicity

==Description==

==Introduction==

Blue-green algae is a type of phytoplankton found in ponds and other freshwater environments and toxic species include ''Anabaena'' and ''Microcystis''. The algae arise following long spells of hot dry weather and hence bloom in the summer but are also associated with high levels of phosphate and nitrate in the water. These algae can be extremely toxic and can poison livestock, birds and sometimes dogs.

Blue-green algae is a type of phytoplankton found in ponds and other freshwater environments and toxic species include ''Anabaena'' and ''Microcystis''. The algae arise following long spells of hot dry weather and hence [[Algal Bloom|bloom]] in the summer but are also associated with high levels of phosphate and nitrate in the water. These algae can be extremely toxic and can poison livestock, birds and sometimes dogs.

==History and Clinical Signs==

==History and Clinical Signs==

Poor. Dependent on the degree of liver damage and quantity ingested. Prompt treatment is essential.

Poor. Dependent on the degree of liver damage and quantity ingested. Prompt treatment is essential.

==Literature Search==

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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073098746.pdf '''Harmful cyanotoxins: hepatotoxic effects of microcystin in mammalian animals.''' Bownik, A.; Skowron´ski, T.; Polskiego Towarzystwa Nauk Weterynaryjnych, Lublin, Poland, Medycyna Weterynaryjna, 2007, 63, 5, pp 522-524, 30 ref. - '''Full Text Review''']

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Andrews., A.H, Humphreys., D.J (1982) '''Poisoning in Veterinary Practice'''.'' NOAH ''

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3rd Year BVetMed, Alimentary Module, Toxicology (2007). p 22 RVC lecture notes  

 

 

3rd Year BVetMed,Alimentary Module,Toxicology (2007).p 22 RVC lecture notes

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