Centennial Roundup Begins, Ends During Government Shutdown

The incident concluded on October 7 with 120 horses captured, 120 shipped, none released and no deaths.

The figures for Day 2 indicate five unaccounted-for horses.

The capture total consisted of 42 stallions, 49 mares and 29 foals.

The contractor also captured and shipped 142 burros. including 66 jacks, 61 jennies and 15 foals.

The capture goal was 270 but the split between horses and burros was not determined in advance.

There were no plans to treat any of the females with fertility control pesticides and return them to the range.

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