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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is seeking to exempt xylazine from Schedule I classification for veterinary use.

Xylazine, known as "tranq," is a sedative used by veterinarians but also found mixed with fentanyl in illicit drugs.

The exemption aims to balance legitimate veterinary needs with efforts to combat drug abuse.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to allow veterinarians to use xylazine in their work.

The drug, sometimes called “tranq,” is a non-opioid sedative that has been found mixed with fentanyl, the deadly opioid that has sparked a surge of overdoses in the U.S. in recent years, leading policymakers to attempt to crack down on the substance.

“Florida farmers and ranchers depend on veterinarians having the tools they need to safely t

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