Nevada Model Could Reform Cruel and Costly Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program
RENO, Nev., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) released the results of its fourth annual report for the Virginia Range Horse Fertility Control Program, conducted just outside Reno, Nevada and in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
- "The report underscores that wild horse herds can be responsibly controlled at scale through scientifically proven fertility control vaccines.
- This approach is implemented at no cost to Nevada taxpayers and enjoys widespread community support, a stark contrast to controversies surrounding wild horse helicopter removals.
- Over half a century ago, the Virginia Range wild mustangs inspired the successful campaign of Velma Johnston, known as "Wild Horse Annie," to protect wild horses in the American West.
- Now, they're pioneering a modern, science-based approach to wild horse protection for wild horses even those living on federal land.