Of the animals placed into new homes, 6,220 were adopted, 1,798 were sold and 27 were transferred to other government agencies.
Approximately 36% of the animals changed hands through AIP, according to today’s news release.
Most herds live in arid environments, lack predators that control growth (man-made) and can quickly overwhelm the (limited) food and water available to them (man-made).
The fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
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Western Horse Watchers Association 