BLM to gather over 300 wild horses to protect Sulphur Herd from overpopulation

What happened

The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has begun gathering over 300 wild horses from the Sulphur Herd Management Area to address overpopulation, which is worsening due to drought and resource shortages. The BLM estimates the herd has grown to about 560 horses, far above the target population size of 165-250. Officials say the population has grown beyond what the land can sustainably support, and the horses will receive health evaluations, vaccinations, and care before being made available for adoption,…

Timeline

1. Oct 2, 12:18 PM ABC 4 BLM to gather over 300 wild horses to protect Sulphur Herd from overpopulation
2. Oct 2, 12:43 PM KJZZ Utah Bureau of Land Management works to protect wild horses from overpopulation
3. Oct 2, 12:43 PM KUTV 2News Utah Bureau of Land Management works to protect wild horses from overpopulation
4. Oct 2, 1:54 PM Fox 13 Wild horses to be put up for adoption or sold to protect herd from overpopulation

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