Fertility ControlFebruary 7, 2014Comments Call for Increased Fertility Control in Wild HorsesPublic comments urge the BLM to enhance fertility control measures for wild horses, emphasizing humane solutions over slaughter.
PolicyFebruary 6, 2014Interior Department's Silence on Wild Horse Slaughter InvestigationThe Interior Department has yet to release findings on the alleged sale and slaughter of 1,700 wild horses, despite promises of an investigation.
Fertility ControlFebruary 6, 2014Interior Secretary Proposes Prize for Improved Wild Horse Birth ControlU.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell suggests a prize to encourage pharmaceutical companies to develop better birth control for wild horses, addressing the ongoing wild horse crisis.
PolicyFebruary 5, 2014Federal Wild Horse Program Costs vs. Public Lands Grazing ExpensesThe federal wild horse program costs significantly less than the $500 million to $1 billion annual expense of public lands grazing, highlighting a need for policy reevaluation.
Wildlife ConservationFebruary 5, 2014$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on AZ Burro ShootingsThe Humane Society offers a $5,000 reward for information on the shooting of two wild burros in Arizona. Authorities seek public assistance in the investigation.
PolicyFebruary 5, 2014Anti-Horse Slaughtering Bill Allows ExceptionsA revised bill by MP Alex Atamanenko permits horse slaughtering under strict conditions, addressing health and safety concerns.