Protect Mustangs is a California-based preservation group whose mission is to  educate the public about the American wild horse, protect and research  wild horses on the range and help those who have lost their freedom. 
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Media Contacts:
Anne Novak, 415-531-8454, Anne@ProtectMustangs.org
Kerry Becklund, 510-502-1913, Kerry@ProtectMustangs.org
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Outrage over advisory board proposing to sterilize wild mustangs Call for Congressional investigation into conflict of interest on anti-wild  horse advisory board catering to livestock and extractive industries
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2012)–Protect Mustangs strongly opposes the  Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board’s proposal to spay wild mustangs due to health risks including death and because no accurate independent  headcount has been provided to prove alleged overpopulation is an issue  despite multiple requests for such evidence. “This cruel plan  could kill many federally protected wild horses,” explains Anne Novak  executive director for Protect Mustangs. “We oppose spaying wild mares  in the field because it’s a high risk procedure. The BLM is charged with protecting wild horses not putting their lives in jeopardy. ”
Protect Mustangs is also calling for an independent audit to determine  the number of mustangs in the wild and in holding facilities.
“Show us an independent headcount and then let’s talk about  overpopulation–if it’s a realistic concern,” continues Novak. More