Some Horses Missing From Mustang Monument Found
Pat Raia
September 6, 2016
More than 50 horses released when their pasture fences were cut have been returned to the equine sanctuary.
More than 50 horses released when their pasture fences were cut have been returned to the equine sanctuary.
The BLM removed 105 horses from outside the Silver King HMA and 181 horses from in and around the Triple B HMA.
The gather comes in response to the Cherry Road Wildfire, which has burned 90% of the area in which a herd resides.
A total of 60 equine samples–30% of the 200 competing horses–were tested during the Games.
The Modoc National Forest office will conduct a wild horse gather from private and tribal lands between Sept. 6 and 16.
Researchers will be studying the use of biomarkers drug testing.
Several horses had allegedly received clenbuterol, and groom Marian Vega was found to be in possession of the drug.
The BLM gathered 42 burros utilizing a temporary corral stocked with hay and water.
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to fully adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.
The meeting will take place Sept. 8-9 in Elko, Nevada, and will be live-streamed online.
Investigators found the carcass of a gray Paso Fino on July 31 and the remains of a second horse on Aug. 1.
The BLM is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
A wild horse advocacy group filed a lawsuit to stop the BLM from surgically sterilizing mares from an Oregon herd.
The cases focus on prohibited substances identified in a para-dressage horse, an endurance horse, and a jumping horse.
The hearing on the use of motor vehicles in wild horse management will now be held at the Lander County Courthouse.
The proposed change would ban action devices and require training for veterinarians conducting compliance inspections.
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