THE INVESTIGATION OF THE SITUATION AT BEUTLER AND SON RODEO COMPANY INCLUDES BOTH OKLAHOMA & KANSAS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE

August 28, 2024 – Gallatin, TN – The tragic news of over Seventy top tier rodeo horses dying of possible feed contamination is concerning to all farmers, ranchers and individuals who want to know more details on what feed is in the scope of this investigation.

After speaking with The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) they are aware of the tragic loss of horses at Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. in Elk City.

ODAFF received word from a veterinarian last Friday, August 23, of a potential issue with horses relating to a single bulk feed order for Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. As the state regulator of animal feed, an inspector visited the Beutler and Son site on behalf of the department on Monday, August 26, and learned that the feed originated in Kansas. The ODAFF inspector collected a feed sample which is being analyzed in two state-certified laboratories.

ODAFF has informed the Kansas Department of Agriculture of the inspector’s site visit and continues to work in coordination with KDA. ODAFF has assisted Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. with carcass disposal to ensure all state regulations were adhered to.

State of Kansas Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall encourages all livestock and pet owners to be judicious in reviewing labels on feed provided to animals in their care and contact a veterinarian with whom they have a strong veterinary-client-patient relationship if they have questions about the safety of their feed or ingredients.

We have asked if there are any reported losses at other farms, ranches or individuals that were affected by this feed distribution and currently there are no other farms, ranches or individual who were affected by this specific incident.

The “Cattle Drug” that has been mentioned in previous publications and social media post, Monensin (Brand Name: Rumensin) is used to prevent coccidiosis and improve feed efficiency. We are also learning this is used in Goats, Chickens and Turkeys. Although, there is no current evidence currently that Monensin (Rumensin) was in the feed in question by either Oklahoma Department of Agriculture or Kansas Department of Agriculture, it has been confirmed by Veterinarian Dr Gregg VeneKlasen from Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital in Canyon, Texas per Kendra Santos.

We will update this post when further information is made available to us.

Many of you have asked how you can help, is there a GoFund Me Account set up for the Beutler & Son Rodeo Company, at this time nothing has been set up, if one does become available, we will update the details in this post.

We have so many questions and even though many cannot be answered at this time, we know that the investigations ongoing will clarify things for us very soon. However, if you have a question, please use the comment section of this post to ask and we will do our best to get answers.

Updated 7:30pm (CT) 8/31/24

Statement from Livestock Nutrition Center concerning the toxic feed that killed Beutler And Son Rodeo horses #instagrampost

Updated 4:59pm (CT) 8/29/24

Things to know:

Beutler & Son Rodeo Company DID NOT lose ALL their bucking horses, they are caring for 140 bucking horses on their ranch currently with 70+ ready to Rodeo.

How can you help and show your support for Beutler & Son Rodeo Company?
Attend one or all of the remaining PRCA 2024 Rodeo schedule for the company:

Let’s SELL OUT all these RODEO EVENTS in honor of Beutler & Son Rodeo Co.

⭐ Elk City Rodeo of Champions
Elk City, Oklahoma
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Buy Tickets Here ⬇️
https://tickets.elkcityrodeo.com/tickets

⭐ West Texas Fair & Rodeo
Abilene, TX 
Sept. 6-14
Buy Tickets Here ⬇️
https://www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com/p/tickets–deals

⭐ Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City, OK
Sept. 20-21
Buy Tickets Here ⬇️
https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/14692

Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo
Duncan, OK
Oct. 12-14
Buy Tickets Here ⬇️
Tickets are on SALE at Crutcher’s Western Wear in Duncan and Lawton.

Round Rock, Texas — Nov. 8-9
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👉Will update when we receive confirmation on details of this event.

PRCA ProRodeo Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
 Las Vegas, NV
Dec. 5-14
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