Fourth Horse Death Connected to Recalled Feed
Pat Raia
December 16, 2014
A fourth Florida horse has died after consuming an equine feed tainted with an antibiotic intended for use in cattle.
A fourth Florida horse has died after consuming an equine feed tainted with an antibiotic intended for use in cattle.
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