August 2024

Okla. agricultural officials investigating whether feed shipment killed dozens of rodeo horses

Oklahoma City — State agricultural officials were investigating Friday whether a feed shipment is responsible for the death of dozens of horses at one of the nation’s top rodeo stock providers.The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry said in a statement that it is investigating whether the feed, which originated in Kansas, is responsible for the “tragic loss of horses” at Beutler and Son Rodeo Co.The Oklahoman reported that between 40 and 70 horses died at the Elk City business last week.The agency said it was notified Aug.

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