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Loco weed #758289

Asked June 24, 2021, 9:39 PM EDT

Is this loco weed and is it poisonous to dogs, chickens and horses? It is on our property in Franktown CO.

Douglas County Colorado

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Sorry - one more reply. If you sent a photo it did not come through. You could try again if you want. There are photos on the handout that I sent.

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On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 10:53 AM Douglas County Master Gardeners <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Good morning!

I found the above link that hopefully will help you. It appears that it is poisonous to many livestock animals but does not specifically mention dogs and chickens. However...

Thank you for writing and good luck to you.

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Question #0028220 has been assigned to you by CSU E.

Loco weed

Is this loco weed and is it poisonous to dogs, chickens and horses? It is on our property in Franktown CO.

From: Julianne Ross
Submitted: 06/24/2021 9:39 PM


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Kind Regards, Replied June 25, 2021, 12:58 PM EDT
Good morning!
https://csuvth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/Plants/Details/12

I found the above link that hopefully will help you. It appears that it is poisonous to many livestock animals but does not specifically mention dogs and chickens. However...

Thank you for writing and good luck to you.

Colorado Master Gardeners of Douglas County

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On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 8:25 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

Hi Douglas County Master Gardeners,

Question #0028220 has been assigned to you by CSU E.

Loco weed

Is this loco weed and is it poisonous to dogs, chickens and horses? It is on our property in Franktown CO.

From: Julianne Ross
Submitted: 06/24/2021 9:39 PM


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Kind Regards, Replied June 25, 2021, 12:58 PM EDT
Thank you! Is there a certain spray we can use to kill these and other noxious weeds?

Julie Ross

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The Question Asker Replied June 25, 2021, 1:22 PM EDT

Hi,

Here are some recommendations on noxious weed control.

Kind Regards, Replied July 08, 2021, 1:40 PM EDT

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