Only in America: The dope-a-goat strategy

The champion goat who lost his title after failing a drug test — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation

The dope-a-goat strategy
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The champion goat at the Colorado State Fair has lost his title after failing a drug test. The goat, named Theodore, was declared Grand Champion for his size — 83 pounds — and general condition. Subsequent urine tests, however, revealed the presence of ractopamine, a banned additive used in hogs. "It's just shocked the heck out of me," said owner Susan Weinroth, who suggested that "sabotage" was to blame.

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