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Welfare of Wild Horses during Training Studied
While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.
Photo by Witold Kedzierski, PhD
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Toxic Weeds Likely Behind the Deaths of 19 BLM Horses
Preliminary results from Colorado State University suggests ingestion of the plant caused the horses' deaths.
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Increased Scrutiny for BLM Mustang Sales
The changes respond to reports that an individual purchased numerous mustangs, then sold them for slaughter.
Photo by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
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BLM Researching Wild Mare Spayings
May 03, 2013
The BLM is studying the spaying of fertile wild mares in order to control wild horse population growth.... Read More
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Tracking Asiatic Wild Asses in the Negev
April 06, 2013
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.... Read More
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Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
April 05, 2013
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools' prank went awry. ... Read More
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Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
April 05, 2013
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.... Read More
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BLM Announces Additions to Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board
April 02, 2013
The BLM has announced selections for three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. ... Read More
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Montana Bill Would Regulate BLM Mustang Relocations
April 01, 2013
The legislation responds to the BLM importing 700 wild horses and burros to a ranch near Ennis, Mont.... Read More
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Sequestration Figures into BLM Adoption Center Cuts
March 26, 2013
The BLM will reduce business hours at its largest wild horse and burro adoption facility starting April 6. ... Read More
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State of Nevada, Wild Horse Advocates Reach Agreement
March 20, 2013
The state of Nevada and wild horse advocates reached an agreement on the sale of "estray" horses.... Read More
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Veterinarian Presence at Road to the Horse
March 13, 2013
Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.... Read More
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Vet Reflects on Road to the Horse Herd
March 13, 2013
Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch talks about watching his horses in the 2013 Road to the Horse.... Read More
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BLM to Webcast National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting
March 01, 2013
The BLM will webcast the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board's meeting set for March 4-5. ... Read More
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Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses, Burros Gains EPA Registration
February 14, 2013
The equine immunocontraceptive vaccine has been approved for use in adult female wild horses and burros.... Read More
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BLM Completes Diamond Complex Wild Horse Gather
February 13, 2013
The BLM gathered 792 horses from the three herd management areas that make up the Diamond Complex.... Read More
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BLM National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet March 4-5
February 06, 2013
The board will the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.... Read More
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BLM Board Member Describes Wild Horse, Burro Management (AAEP 2012)
February 03, 2013
One veterinarian provides insight on BLM wild horse and burro project and the challenges it faces.... Read More
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BLM to Begin Swasey Wild Horse Gather in Utah
February 02, 2013
The BLM plans to gather an estimated 262 wild horses, some of which will be re-released after the roundup.... Read More
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New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
February 01, 2013
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare.... Read More
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BLM Offers Reward in Burro Poaching Incident
February 01, 2013
The perpetrators unlawfully killed a burro, harvested the meat, and left the carcass in the desert. ... Read More
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BLM Wraps Up Contested Wild Horse Gather
January 22, 2013
The gather was suspended Jan. 5 due to the filing of a temporary restraining order, which was lifted Jan. 11. ... Read More
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Welfare of Wild Horses during Training Studied
January 13, 2013
While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.... Read More
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Judge Allows Nevada Mustang Gather to Resume
January 11, 2013
The BLM is allowed to resume the roundup, provided horses are gathered in a humane way. ... Read More
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Report on Proposed Nevada Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Released
January 09, 2013
The scoping report summarizes issues raised and comments received during the initial public scoping period.... Read More
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Court Order Halts BLM Mustang Gather
January 07, 2013
A federal court judge has ordered the BLM to stop gathering mustangs from the Owyhee Herd Management Area.... Read More
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BLM Stiffens Mustang Purchase Rules
January 07, 2013
The new rules restrict purchases of more than four animals in a six-month period unless approved by the BLM.... Read More
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BLM Resumes Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather
January 05, 2013
The BLM plans to gather about 186 wild horses during this portion of the gather. ... Read More
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