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.
Wild Horse ManagementFebruary 5, 2014Activists Rally Against Capture of 200 Feral HorsesAnimal rights activists in Calgary are rallying against the province's decision to capture 200 feral horses, advocating for alternative solutions like adoption and fertility control.
February 4, 2014BLM and Forest Service Announce 2014 Grazing FeeThe 2014 federal grazing fee remains at $1.35 per AUM for BLM and Forest Service lands, impacting nearly 26,000 permits across 16 Western states.
