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Amodei Says Wild Horses Could Face Euthanasia If Amendment Passes

Wild horse populations in Nevada could face euthanasia if an amendment to the Department of Interior’s appropriations bill passes the U.S. House and Senate.

The Elko Daily Free Press reportsthat U.S. Representative Mark Amodei (R)-NV, brought the issue to the Elko County Commission Wednesday.

Amodei said the issue arose because the price of controlling wild horse populations is projected to reach $1 billion in 10 years. Wild horse populations and roundups have been a very contentious political issue between the BLM, ranchers, and advocates over the years.

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Amodei said he hopes to reintroduce the idea of using birth control on horses rather than resorting to euthanasia.