PolicyApril 23, 2015California Men Charged with Shooting at Wild BurrosThree men in California face charges for attempting to shoot wild burros in Moreno Valley. The incident, which involved discharging a firearm near homes, is under investigation.
LegislationApril 23, 2015Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of American HorsesThe SAFE Act aims to end horse slaughter operations in the U.S., halt horse meat exports, and protect consumers from toxic horse meat.
Wild Horse ManagementApril 22, 2015Protected Wild Horses Dying for Ranchers’ ProfitWild horses in Utah face removal due to ranchers' claims of overpopulation. The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign) challenges these claims, highlighting the impact on public lands.
LitigationApril 22, 2015Judge Dismisses Wyoming Lawsuit Demanding More Wild Horse RoundupsA federal judge has dismissed Wyoming's lawsuit urging the BLM to conduct more wild horse roundups, stating that the agency isn't legally obligated to act solely on overpopulation determinations.
Wild Horse ManagementApril 22, 2015April 22, 2015: BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board MeetingJoin the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting on April 22-23 in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss the management and protection of wild horses and burros.
LitigationApril 21, 2015Federal Court Dismisses Wyoming's Anti-Mustang LawsuitThe U.S. District Court in Wyoming has dismissed a lawsuit by the State of Wyoming seeking the removal of wild horses, reaffirming the BLM's discretion in managing these animals.