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Contaminated Feed Kills Dozens of Rodeo Horses in Oklahoma

Livestock Nutrition Center admits fault for toxic feed that led to the deaths of up to 70 horses at Beutler and Son Rodeo Company.

  • A failed cleanup procedure and sensor malfunction caused the contamination with monensin, a toxic antibiotic for horses.
  • The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is investigating the incident with assistance from Kansas and the FDA.
  • Livestock Nutrition Center claims the contamination was an isolated event and no other feed batches were affected.
  • The Beutler family, renowned for breeding champion rodeo horses, suffered significant losses.
  • The feed company has pledged to support the Beutler family and prevent future incidents.
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