6 Department Circular 81, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



tions. In a sheep, which was killed by the plant, in addition to de- 

 pression and weakness, there were salivation and nausea. The 

 range cases are probably due to the continued eating of rather small 

 quantities, which would lead to the chronic condition described 

 before. 



PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS. 



At this stage of the investigation no advice can be given as to the 

 treatment of poisoned animals. Stockmen should recognize the fact, 

 however, that the plant is dangerous to cattle and sheep, and prob- 

 ably also to horses, and that when other forage is lacking the eating 

 of the plant in large quantities may cause serious losses. If a 

 heavily grazed range, where the plant is abundant, is used, it is 

 reasonable to expect some losses. If animals become affected they 

 should be removed to a location where they can get an abundance 

 of feed ; probably an alfalfa field would make an ideal pasture. 



