Toxic larkspurs (Delphinium species) cause large economic losses from cattle deaths, increased management costs, and reduced utilization of pastures and rangelands.

Larkspur toxicity to cattle can vary by geographic location due to toxic alkaloid content.

Larkspur alkaloid chemistry can be used to predict plant toxicity.

Cattle breeds differ in their susceptibility to larkspur poisoning.

As cattle age from yearlings to two-year olds, they become less susceptible to larkspur.

Heifers are three times more likely to be poisoned at the same dose of larkspur alkaloids than either bulls or steers, suggesting that they must be managed differently on rangelands where larkspur is present.

Forage kochia is a perennial semi-shrub that can germinate and establish on a variety of soils and varying climate conditions that range from 127-686 mm of annual precipitation.

‘Snowstorm’ forage kochia, was released in 2012 as a rehabilitation species to improve forage production for livestock and wildlife.

‘Snowstorm’ forage kochia is more than 60% taller in stature, produces nearly 70% more forage, and has higher crude protein than ‘Immigrant’ forage kochia.

Overall, land managers believe that ‘Snowstorm’ forage kochia, with all its' attributes of taller stature, increased forage and crude protein can enhance wildlife habitat.

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