Dear Care2 Friends,

This petition went up today... please help promote:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/WildHorseCull

Please sign and forward to everyone you know... these beautiful animals need you NOW!

Wording:

"Ariel killing of wild horses has been conducted with the support of government and the RSPCA in the state of Queensland in Australia.

Australia could not have been settled without the help of these wonderful animals.
The wild Brumby is an integral part of our cultural heritage.
In peace and war they have given their hearts and lives for us.

We, the undersigned, are greatly concerned at this inhumane and cruel method of slaughter.
Of particular concern is the slaughter of mares due to foal and mares with newborn foals at foot.
There exist more humane ways to lower the numbers (where necessary) of these highly intelligent, hardy and beautiful animals.
We the undersigned request an immediate end to aerial culling of wild horses."

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Background info from the Environment Protectection Agency, Queensland:

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/managing_parks_and_forests/pest_plants_and_animals/carnarvon_national_park_feral_animal_management_program/#gen6

"The QPWS has worked closely with DPI and the RSPCA to ensure that the program is been done humanely and meets best practice animal welfare standards. Both DPI and RSPCA are satisfied this has been achieved.

QPWS must comply with the provisions of the Animal Care and Protection Act, and strictly adheres to codes of practice and standard operating procedures for animal welfare.

All marksmen are accredited through the Department of Primary Industries/ QPWS Helicopter Marksman Training Course, and have experience in conducting aerial control programs."