Eagle Roundup Day 10

The incident began on January 6.  Gather stats through January 15:

  • Horses captured: 412
  • Goal: 1,131
  • Returned: 0
  • Deaths: 5
  • Shipped: 289

No deaths were reported on Days 9 and 10.

No youngsters have been gathered.  Roughly 44% of captured adults are males and 56% are females.  Some of the mares are probably within a few weeks of foaling.

Body condition scores are not known.

The HMA of origin was not reported.  Three HMAs are involved in the roundup.

The number of unaccounted-for animals is 118.  They are probably being held on site.

Some of the mares will be treated with contraceptives and returned to the range.

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