The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) sent its annual letter of support for Wildlife Services to congressional leaders during the week of March 16. More than 200 agriculture and trade associations signed on to call for continued funding of the program. “Wildlife causes more than .8 billion in damage each year to natural resources, public infrastructures, private property, and agriculture,” read the letter to committee leaders in the Senate. A similar letter was also submitted to U.S. House committee heads. “USDA Wildlife Services works to prevent, minimize, or manage this damage and to protect human health and safety from conflicts...

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