“Two witnesses described abusive behavior that they suffered at the hands of NV AG Director Jim Barbee…” RENO, NV – After a day-long trial in the historic Storey County Court House, Judge Steve McMorris acquitted the Let ‘Em Run Foundation and horse advocates Willis Lamm and Shirley Allen […]
By Kevin O’Neill as published at RGJ.com “On Tuesday, AB264 took effect, ushering in a new and innovative approach to managing Nevada’s wild horses.” This past June, Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a number of new bills into law that elevate animal welfare throughout Nevada. Among those was Assembly […]
Source: Multiple The Nevada Department of Agriculture wants to hear from nonprofit organizations on developing a wild horse management plan for the Virginia Range southeast of Reno. The agency on Monday said its goal is a cooperative agreement with an organization to manage and sustain the horses at […]
Source: Multiple It will save the state “hundreds of thousands of dollars” The Nevada Senate is set to consider allowing the state to enter agreements with advocacy groups to manage wild horses in the state. Members of the Senate Natural Resources Committee are considering AB264 Tuesday. The bill […]
Source: CBS San Francisco (Unedited) “We are extremely proud of this important step toward preventing Nevada’s iconic wild horses from falling into the clutches of kill-buyers…” The state of Nevada has signed a cooperative agreement with wild horse protection advocates allowing longtime critics of mustang roundups to have […]
Source: KOLOtv.com “They will be in a good quality home to be 30 years old or more.” The wild horses up on the Virginia Range are taking it easy this afternoon. Just above DaMonte Ranch High School, wild horse advocates say their ranks are 30 horses lighter than […]
By Ed Vogel LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU “I don’t understand why someone could do this…” CARSON CITY – Advocates bought 41 stray horses at a Fallon auction this week but fear 12 domesticated horses purchased by others will be slaughtered and used for human consumption. Carroll Abel, […]
Reporter: Terri Russell of Reno’s KOLO Channel 8 News “They are headed to slaughter…” The protestors gathered in front of the legislative building near noon on Friday in Carson City. This isn’t the first time they’ve been here, and it won’t be their last. But their message today […]
As printed in the San Fransisco Chronicle Member of BLM Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board Recommends Plant on Tribal Lands to Avoid Federal Regulations Nevada State agriculture officials have discussed ways to muster support for the slaughter of stray horses in Nevada, and the discussions stirred protests […]
Information supplied by the Alliance of Wild Horse Advocates.org Is this Governor’s team promoting horse slaughter in Nevada? Issue: The Nevada Board of Agriculture minutes reveal a discussion on how to open up a horse slaughter plant for the Virginia Range horses. Priority: HIGH Status: Working Incident Date: […]
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