Lawmaker Wants Wild Horses Put Under States’ Jurisdiction
Pat Raia
February 26, 2017
Rep. Ken Ivory’s resolution asks the federal government to control herd growth or relinquish jurisdiction of the horses.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Rep. Ken Ivory’s resolution asks the federal government to control herd growth or relinquish jurisdiction of the horses.
While the actual product might still be several years away, researchers are currently testing “promising technologies.”
The BLM hopes to gather 150 horses, remove 50, and treat mares returned to the range with a fertility control vaccine.
Passed before Trump’s administration took office, a clerical error led to the rule being put on hold, pending review.
Some veterinarians use this synthetic progestin in an attempt to suppress estrus and related behaviors in mares.
The senators say the public has the right to know if the Horse Protection Act has been violated and by whom.
The BLM said its policy is to not slaughter horses “and there has been no congressional direction to the contrary.”
The equine veterinarian is the prosecutor’s most important resource and witness in these cases, one attorney said.
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The BLM will remove 200-300 horses; 200 mares returned to the range will be treated with a fertility control vaccine.
The University of Illinois Analytical Forensic Testing Laboratory performs drug testing for the Illinois Racing Board.
Going forward those seeking HPA inspection and enforcement information must submit a Freedom of Information Act request.
Researchers will place GPS collars on up to 30 mares to study migration patterns and herd movements.
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