Veterinarians Plead Guilty to Horse Doping Charges
Pat Raia
April 16, 2015
Four veterinarians pleaded guilty to administering drugs to Thoroughbred racehorses within 24 hours of races.
Four veterinarians pleaded guilty to administering drugs to Thoroughbred racehorses within 24 hours of races.
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