Removal of 41 horses, particularly young, reproductive-age animals, when combined with winter mortality, could create catastrophic consequences for the herd, according to a story posted today by the Cody Enterprise.
The group, a leader in nonmotorized removal, sent a letter to the BLM on November 1 offering money and staff to continue the darting program.
What would be the consequences if you sterilized most of the mares in a herd with your favorite pesticide?
That would be you, on the Virginia Range.
Seven of the McCullough mares have never given birth.
Because the advocates ruined them? Only seven?
The article indicated the breeding population consisted of just 17 mares (plus a few stallions) but did not cite that as a problem or threat to long-term genetic viability!
Western Horse Watchers Association 