Podcast: Blue-Green Algae with Dr. Ensley & Dr. Fritz

You have questions, and these experts have answers! In this new “Ask the Expert” segment to the podcast, industry experts answer your questions fielded from social media and email. This week, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, talks to Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD, and resident in the toxicology department at Kansas State University, Scott Fritz, DVM, about the current blue-green algae outbreak across the country. Drs. Ensley and Fritz share their tips for identifying risks in water sources and discuss resources to conclude whether a body of water is toxic. They discuss what conditions foster environments for toxic blooms, clinical signs, and treatment options, as well as important information to communicate to clients. 

Resources discussed in this episode: 

• https://www.epa.gov/cyanohabs/state-habs-resources

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The Team: 

• Beckie Mossor, RVT - Host

• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator 

• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

• Michelle Munkres - Senior Director of Content

In this veterinary podcast, Beckie Mossor, RVT, hosts the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles to dig deeper and explore the conversations behind the content. This podcast offers a wide range of topics impacting clinical care of dogs and cats, from diagnosis and treatment information to client expectations and experience. Each podcast episode is full of practical education for every veterinarian and their team.