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Vodka-Injection Charges Against Nebraska Vet Dropped

Charges were dropped against a Nebraska veterinarian accused of injected horses with vodka after three witnesses in the case couldn't be located to testify.

 Friday, March 30, 2007

Vet Accused of Injecting Racehorses With Vodka

A Nebraska veterinarian has been accused of injecting racehorses with vodka. It is believed to be the first prosecution for administering alcohol to racehorses in the United States.

 Saturday, January 20, 2007

Officials: Vodka Used as Tonic for Jittery Racehorses

Based on field reports that racehorses are receiving vodka intravenously in an attempt to calm them down before races, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has authorized laboratories to develop a test for alcohol.

 Tuesday, January 24, 2006