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FDA Delay: Catastrophic Equine Product Contamination Case Released 8 Months After Horse Deaths Begin
An investigation into the Neogen Vet HYCOAT contamination crisis reveals how over 95 horses suffered agonizing joint destruction—and at least 20 were euthanized—from vials contaminated with drug-resistant mold (Purpureocillium lilacinum). Manufactured in a filthy Carmel, NY warehouse plagued by ceiling leaks and pest gaps, HYCOAT was packaged like an injectable while labeled as a "topical device." Despite seizing contaminated vials…
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From Stable to Table: Horses Turned into Pet Food & Their Bones Sold as Dog Chews. In America. Right Now.
There have only been a few times in my career as a pet food safety advocate where I stood paralyzed – frozen in horror – when I witnessed something so terrible it was beyond my comprehension that such brutality against animals could exist. It was during the testimony of a whistleblower who recounted his experience at a place called Bravo…
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Settlement reached in horse deaths caused by toxic feed made by Lakeland Animal Feed
A Florida equestrian center where 22 horses were poisoned by tainted feed has reached a settlement with Lakeland Animal Nutrition, the company that produced and sold the feed. Although the terms of the settlement with Lakeland Animal Nutrition are confidential, it is reported that all of the owners of the horses will be able to buy new horses and care…
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WARNING: Deadly horse feed recall by Lakeland Animal Nutrition
Lakeland Animal Nutrition Issues Horse Feed Recall Lakeland Animal Nutrition has been informed that certain horse feeds manufactured by the company in Lakeland, Florida and distributed within the state of Florida may contain monensin and lasalocid. Serious injury or death can occur in horses consuming feeds containing monensin and/or lasalocid. Three horses reported to have consumed the feed being recalled…
