noun
- plural of locoweed: poisonous plants of the legume family that cause neurological disorders in livestock when eaten
Usage: botanical; veterinary
Examples
- Ranchers must carefully monitor their pastures for locoweeds to protect their cattle.
- The horses showed signs of poisoning after grazing in an area with locoweeds.
- Several species of locoweeds are found throughout the western United States.
- Livestock that consume locoweeds may develop a condition called locoism.
- The veterinarian warned about the dangers of locoweeds in the grazing area.
- Removing locoweeds from pastures is essential for maintaining healthy herds.