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  • July 2008
    • Battle Rages Over Culling Mustang Herd

      Battle Rages Over Culling Mustang Herd

      (Newser) - In the debate over how to deal with America's wild mustang herds, both sides claim to have the animals' best interests at heart. Federal agency officials tasked with protecting the horses say the most humane—and economical—course is to euthanize some so the rest don't starve. But activists see more sinister motivations, reports the New York Times. More »

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      animal rights   wildlife   drought   euthanasia   Bureau of Land Management   mustang

    • Gov't Is Mucking Up Mustang's Fate

      Gov't Is Mucking Up Mustang's Fate

      (Newser) - The cash-strapped Bureau of Land Management is considering culling the wild horse population in the West, and at least one equine advocate is not pleased, Newsweek reports. In an interview, expert and author Deanne Stillman calls the plan to reduce the population of 30,000 wild and 33,000 corralled mustangs by more than half “shocking.” More »

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      wildlife   horse   euthanasia   western United States   Bureau of Land Management   mustang

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