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Wild Horses and Government Oversight

Updated 2026-10-15 17:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Congress banned sending wild horses to slaughter, but a loophole is allowing animals to enter the slaughter pipeline. Lawmakers are calling for a review of the Bureau of Land Management's program.

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The Hill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has called for a Government Accountability Office review of the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program to address significant gaps in post-sale oversight and prevent animals from entering the slaughter pipeline.
2026-10-15 17:00 UTC
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