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Under Trump, hundreds of America’s wild horses are being sold for as little as $25 and being sent to slaughter, report says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points The Bureau of Land Management oversees these animals and has programs in place for their adoption and sale. Concerns are being raised about the treatment of wild horses.
Concerns are being raised about the treatment of wild horses. A report indicates that many are being sold at a low price and ultimately slaughtered. The Bureau of Land Management oversees these animals and has programs in place for their adoption and sale.
Private care for wild horses and burros can be provided through adoption or sales. Certain requirements must be met for adoption, including providing a suitable facility.
Further information about the management and care of wild horses is available, including details about the adoption and sales process.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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