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Twin Peaks Proposed Gather Info & Eagle Lake RMP Documents
Posted by Texas Mustang Project on February 25, 2010
 BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Horse Gather Release Date: 02/04/10 * Contacts: Jeff Fontana, (530) 252-5332 * News Release No. CA-NC-10-33
| Who | Â BLMÂ Eagle Lake FO |
| What | Â Seeking public input on a proposed gather/removal of wild horses & burros |
| Where |  Twin Peaks HMA, northeast of Susanville, Calif.   (Twin Peaks HMA, CA-242) |
| How Many | Â 1,800 wild horses and 180 burros |
| When | Â August and September 2010 |
| Comment Period | Â February 5 and ends March 5, 2010 |
| For What | Â Identify issues to be addressed in an EA |
| EA Release Date | Â about May 1, 2010 |
| Current AML | Â 448-758 horses and 72-116 burros |
| Current Est. Pop | Â 2,300 horses and 250 burros |
| Birth Control Plans |  Most mares not removed – PZP; Herd adjustment – Male:Female ratio with more studs than mares. |
Comments can be sent to Eagle Lake Field Office, Attn: Twin Peaks Wild Horse Gather, 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130. Comments may also be sent via email to twinpeaks@ca.blm.gov. Public Meeting was held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m., at the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville. News Release No. CA-N-09-78
- Eagle Lake RMP Plan ROD 2008
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Index & TOC
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Map-Index
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Appendices
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Chapter 1 – Purpose and Need
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Chapter 2 – Management Actions
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Chapter 3 – Affected Environment
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Chapter 4 – Environmental Consequences
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Chapter 5 – Consultation and Coordination
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Abbreviations & Glossary
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Bibliography
- Eagle Lake Proposed RMP & FEIS Comment Letters
- Conservation Strategy for Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus Urophasianus) & Sagebrush Ecosystems Within The Buffalo – Skedaddle Population Management Unit July 19, 2006
- Sage Steppe Ecosystem Restoration Strategy Legal Notice September 2008
- Sage Steppe Ecosystem Restoration Strategy FEIS April 2008
- Sage Steppe Ecosystem Restoration Strategy ROD September 2008
Links of Interest:
- Mustangs4Us.com – HMA Specific Pics of Adopted Mustangs from Twin Peaks (Scroll up and down on this page for more pics from California HMAs; really awesome resource!)
- Sacramento Bee: Public comment sought on wild horse roundup
- Examiner: Not enough room on Twin Peaks for the wild horsesÂ
Bureau of Land Management
Eagle Lake Field Office
2950 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: (530) 257-0456
Fax: (530) 257-4831
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F
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sandra longley said
Hi T, good to talk to you..I have a question for you..Is the BLM processing those mares who are obviously in foal? If they are-won’t that add to the enourmous stress they are already under? And add to the number of abortions-which seem to be a daily occurance? When you talk to them, could you find out? thanks
themustangproject said
Hey Sandra, As far as I know, they are not processing the pregnant mares unless it is absolutely necessary. They do not want to add to the already present stress obviously, but as you and I – and of course others who have dealt with finicky mares – already know, sometimes it is necessary to give them a check up to prevent further complications. I will double check with Mr. Neill the next time we speak though. T.
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sandra longley said
Thanks! If I sleep tonite..it will be more peaceful!
themustangproject said
LOL, yea, IF is the key word there!
T.
themustangproject said
Sandra,
I just spoke with Mr. Neill and asked him your question. Yes, they are processing the pregnant mares, but with good reason: severe intestinal parasite infections in all of the horses at Fallon. He says its bad, and they are trying to get the mares wormed before they give birth to prevent the passing of the infections to the foals. You and I both know how fatal these infections can be if they are severe. Were they mild or even slightly moderate, I wouldn’t agree that they needed processing, but with the severity of situation I have to agree with him on this one. I will elaborate more soon, trying to pull all of my references and resources together and verify before I post.
Preview: Ascarids, Strongyles and Whipworms (AKA Pinworms). The Ascarids alone are scary because of their affects on the foal’s respiratory systems and their increase in the foal’s propensity to develop pneumonia. These foals are already at a disadvantage. Ascarids / Pneumonia is “just too close for comfort” in my book.
T.
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