Rodenticide Linked to Six Sudden Racehorse Deaths
Jack Shinar
December 19, 2014
Officials found trace amounts of anticoagulant rodenticide in six horses that died suddenly following exercise.
Officials found trace amounts of anticoagulant rodenticide in six horses that died suddenly following exercise.
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