Horry County Vet Enters Treatment Court After Drug Misuse Charges, Could Avoid Jail Time
GREEN SEA, S.C. — A local veterinarian, who faced allegations of mismanaging veterinary drugs, has been directed to undergo a rehabilitative program, instead of facing jail time, marking a significant development in a case spotlighting prescription drug management among veterinarians. Kelsey Strickland, proprietor of Blue Ribbon Equine Services, was implicated by South Carolina authorities in November for improper handling of Butorphanol – a controlled narcotic commonly used for pain management in horses. Strickland was charged with acquiring significant amounts of the drug and inaccurately recording or neglecting to maintain proper records for its use, affecting … Read more