locoism
/ˈloʊkoʊˌɪzəm/
noun
- A disease of livestock, especially horses and cattle, caused by eating locoweed, resulting in neurological symptoms such as staggering, depression, and erratic behavior.
- Veterinarians warn that locoism can be fatal if animals are not removed from infested pastures.
- Symptoms of locoism include drooling, weakness, and a lack of coordination.
- The rancher lost several cattle to locoism after they grazed on the toxic weed.