Many of you know that I am going to Graduate School to study the impact of artificial management, particularly PZP, on the Pryor mustangs.
I am interested in determining the long term impacts of PZP on the horses as individuals and as a herd. I’m looking at influences on genetic diversity, behaviour and welfare. My goal is to assess these factors in a scientific manner so that we can most humanely and effectively protect and manage the herd. As the horses are social mammals, I believe impacts on behaviour are particularly important to identify and address.
The research has wider applications to several populations of social mammals, such as wolves, elk and deer.
Pryor Hoofprints 
Hi Abbie , what a wonderful study path. Its good to hear such willingness and determination to help manage the herd better , and let me tell you that more people with such knowledge are needed. Look forward to reading your blog posts š
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Thank you very much, Alex! š
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Looking forward to your posts and your time with me on the mountain this year! Happy to help you in anyway I can!
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Thank you Sandy! Your help is invaluable and I can’t wait to get back to the mountain! š
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