Merriman added that a veterinarian was on-site to oversee the care and treatment of animals throughout all Tucson Rodeo competitions. "I have not treated animal injuries in the Tucson Rodeo ...

Her journey began as a student intern at the livestock show in 1987, and she has since risen to become one of two official full-time veterinarians caring for the animals during the three-week event.

Officials from the San Diego Rodeo Alliance said no other animals involved in the three-day event required medical treatment. A case of mistaken identity kept one man in a San Diego jail for 7 ...

"While rodeos remain legal, legality does not equate to humane treatment," SDHS said ... This year's death comes as animal activists continue to spar with rodeo organizers and rodeo proponents ...