Palomino Buttes Roundup Over

The incident concluded on August 16, with 192 horses captured, 192 shipped, none released and no deaths.

The number of unaccounted-for animals was zero.

The pre-gather population was thought to be 254.

The goal was 225.

The capture total included 81 stallions, 83 mares and 28 foals.

Youngsters represented 14.6% of the horses gathered.

Of the adults, 49.4% were male and 50.6% were female.

Approximately 25 mares will be returned to the area after treatment with a fertility control pesticide.

The HMA is subject to permitted grazing.

Livestock receive 5.5 times more forage than the horses.

The HMA has an HMAP.

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