Horse Racing: Cherry tree cyanide linked to Kentucky foal deaths

Cyanide occurring naturally in black cherry trees is being blamed for more than 500 foal and fetus deaths in Kentucky.

Cyanide occurring naturally in black cherry trees is being blamed for more than 500 foal and fetus deaths in Kentucky.

But while scientists believe they have identified cyanide as the toxin affecting horses and the cherry trees as the source, part of the mystery remains.

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