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Animal Health

Polis Administration Provides Additional Funding for Non-lethal Wolf Deterrents

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) are providing additional funding to the Middle Park Stockgrowers (MPSG) Association to continue supporting their community efforts of on-the-ground non-lethal predator deterrents. 

CDA is extending the agreement with MPSG and, through collaboration with CPW, adding an additional $28,000 to support the association’s non-lethal deterrents plan, which includes a night time range rider to prevent wolf conflicts. 

Wild Horse Working Group meeting (Meeker, Day 2)

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Three wild horses look toward the camera. Photo by Kathy DegoniaThe Wild Horse Working Group was created by statute to make recommendations on humane, non-lethal alternatives for wild horses that are taken off range in Colorado or held in federal holding facilities. 

Wild Horse Working Group meeting (Meeker, Day 1)

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Three wild horses look toward the camera. Photo by Kathy DegoniaThe Wild Horse Working Group was created by statute to make recommendations on humane, non-lethal alternatives for wild horses that are taken off range in Colorado or held in federal holding facilities. 

Avian Influenza Town Hall - May 8

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Avian influenza town hall on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:30 amCDA and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will host a joint virtual Town Hall meeting to provide updates on the status of avian influenza in Colorado, discuss the pre-testing requirements for dairy cattle, and answer questions about the situation in Colorado.

Date: May 8, 2024