Livestock Nutrition Center, the company who sold and delivered feed contaminated with rumensin to the Beutler & Son Rodeo Company, recently released a statement regarding the situation. The mistake led to the death of over 70 horses, many of which were high caliber ProRodeo animal athletes.
LNC President Dr. Ronnie Castlebury said the incident likely occurred due to “a combination of a failed cleanout procedure and a sensor malfunction.”
Dr. Castlebury went on to express his sympathies to the Beutler family.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr.’s Bennie and Rhett Beutler and family and everyone affected by the recent tragic event at their ranch. The loss of so many valued animals is devastating.”
LNC is a feed company with 20 locations serving the South Central United States.
Read the full statement here:
