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Drought and Loopholes Threaten Wild Horses | Salt Lake City News
Drought is tightening the noose on Utah’s wild horses and burros, forcing tough decisions as the BLM struggles to manage their numbers. A new investigation has exposed a troubling loophole: federally protected horses may be slipping into slaughter channels despite adoption agreements banning such sales. Advocates like Debra West warn that without scientific oversight, the promise made in 1971 to protect these animals is at risk. Meanwhile, wildlife biologist Nicki Frey explains that roundups are vital during dry spells, helping care for injured horses and easing pressure on dwindling…
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