Author
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Pfister, James |
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Cook, Daniel |
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Panter, Kip |
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Welch, Kevin |
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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. |