News Animal ‘tranq’ xylazine is becoming a deadly threat. Here’s how the US is trying to stop it. April 12, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Animal ‘tranq’ xylazine is becoming a deadly threat. Here’s how the US is trying to stop it. Biden's drug czar Dr. Rahul Gupta announces plans to stop the spread of deadly xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer mixed with fentanyl.