Oklahoma Rodeo Company Investigated After 70 Horses Die from Suspected Tainted Feed

State agricultural departments from Oklahoma and Kansas are collaborating to determine the cause of the mass equine fatalities.

Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. reported the sudden deaths of as many as 70 horses after feeding them a new supply of feed.
The feed, suspected to be contaminated, originated from Kansas and is under investigation by state authorities.
Monensin, a cattle feed additive lethal to horses, is a potential contaminant being analyzed in state-certified laboratories.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is reviewing the feed company's labeling and operating procedures.
The incident has left the rodeo community and horse owners in shock, with ongoing efforts to prevent further tragedies.