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Investigators still trying to determine what killed those polo ponies in Florida

Another development in the investigation into the death of 21 polo poniesin Florida last Sunday. Franck’s Pharmacy in Ocala, Florida issued a statement saying an internal investigation found they made a mistake when mixing a medication that was used on the horses. The company goes on to offer their condolences to the horses’ owner and promises to cooperate fully withauthorities.

A spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services told CNN that the agency is awaiting toxicology results from the animals and could not comment on the pharmacy's disclosure.

The medication, mixed atthe request of a Florida veterinarian, is supposed to help horses recover more quickly from strenuous activities. The blend is a substitute for a medication which is banned in the United States.

Franck’s is considered one of the top suppliers of veterinary chemicalcompounds in the nation supplying vets across the country.