Surprise Roundup Over

The incident concluded today, with 484 horses captured, 468 shipped, none released and 16 dead.

Fifteen burros were also taken but their disposition was not given.

The capture total included 200 stallions, 232 mares and 52 foals.

Youngsters represented 10.7% of the horses captured, consistent with a herd growth rate of 6% per year.

Of the adults, 46.3% were male and 53.7% were female.

Three HMAs were affected.

Some mares will be treated with GonaCon Equine and returned to the area.

The Complex is subject to permitted grazing.

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