RoundupsFebruary 15, 2013Public Invited to Observe Utah's Wild Horse RoundupJoin the Bureau of Land Management as they conduct a wild horse roundup in Utah's Swasey Herd Management Area. Learn about the process and the ongoing debate surrounding these operations.
Fertility ControlFebruary 15, 2013Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses and Burros Gains EPA ApprovalThe EPA has approved GonaCon-Equine, a contraceptive vaccine for wild horses and burros, offering a humane population control method.
Wild Horse ManagementFebruary 14, 2013Congress Criticizes Administration's Wild Horse Program ManagementTwenty-one Congress members urge a change in the BLM's wild horse program, highlighting its unsustainability and urging reforms.
Wild Horse ManagementFebruary 14, 2013Grijalva and Whitfield Urge Public Explanation of Wild Horse Policy ReformsReps. Grijalva and Whitfield, along with 19 other Congress members, urge Interior Sec. Salazar to explain wild horse policy reforms amid concerns over management practices.
LegislationFebruary 13, 2013State Senate Committee Advances Bill on Commercial Horse SlaughterA state Senate committee has passed a bill allowing horse slaughterhouses, sparking controversy over animal welfare and public health concerns.
PolicyFebruary 12, 2013Wild Horse Advocates Divided Over Interior NomineeWild horse advocates are divided over President Obama's nominee to replace Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, with opinions split on Sally Jewell's background.