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Title: USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory: History and current research on western North American rangelands

Author
item Pfister, James
item Cook, Daniel
item Panter, Kip
item Welch, Kevin
item James, Lynn

Submitted to: Rangelands
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/28/2016
Publication Date: 10/26/2016
Citation: Pfister, J.A., Cook, D., Panter, K.E., Welch, K.D., James, L.F. 2016. USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory: History and current research on western North American rangelands. Rangelands. 38(5):241-249.

Interpretive Summary: Poisonous plants on western North American rangelands have historically been troublesome to livestock producers. Research on toxic plants was initiated by U.S. Department of Agriculture in the late 1890’s to solve problems for the livestock industry. The USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah continues to provide research-based solutions to poisonous plant problems besetting livestock producers, hobby farmers, veterinarians, and extension personnel. Principal plants of current research interest include larkspur, lupine, locoweed, selenium accumulating plants, pyrrolizidine alkaloid-containing plants, and ponderosa pine.

Technical Abstract: Poisonous plants on western North American rangelands have historically been troublesome to livestock producers. Research on toxic plants was initiated by U.S. Department of Agriculture in the late 1890’s to solve problems for the livestock industry. The USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah continues to provide research-based solutions to poisonous plant problems besetting livestock producers, hobby farmers and small holders, veterinarians, and extension personnel. Principal plants of current research interest include larkspur, lupine, locoweed, selenium accumulating plants, pyrrolizidine alkaloid-containing plants, and ponderosa pine.