Albertans Oppose Feral Horse Management

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Most Albertans want wild horses 'left alone,' survey says

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A November survey found 79 per cent of Albertans are in favour of continuing a “hands-off” management approach to feral horses.

The province reaffirmed that there is no cull of the horses and one has not been considered to tackle populations that have “exceeded management thresholds” set in the framework.

Advocates argued contraception and adoption methods are the “same as a cull,” in terms of population reduction.

With just over 1,400 wild horses spread across Alberta , he estimated that cattle still outnumber them six or seven to one in the areas they occupy. “The narrative is there’s too many (horses), we need to manage the numbers,” de Kock said. “If the government is really and truly concerned about preserving the rangeland — as I would hope we all should be — then they need to look at the cumulative factors and not just scapegoating wild horses.” The provincial Forestry and Parks Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment..

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