Barium: A Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease

"Barium: A Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease" by Albert Cornelius Crawford is a scientific work investigating the connection between the element barium and loco-weed disease, which severely affected livestock in the Western U.S. Crawford's research seeks to clarify the cause of this disease by detailing historical context, its impact, and the plants associated with it, such as "Astragalus mollissimus" and "Aragallus lamberti", while addressing previous disagreements among researchers. Through field and lab work done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Crawford’s research pinpoints barium as a key factor in the health problems of animals suffering from the disease, offering a science-backed view of this pressing agricultural issue.