The current management of wild horses and burros is irresponsible ("GAO analysis: Wild horses in captivity giving BLM fits," Tribune, Nov. 11). The Bureau of Land Management needs to incorporate immediate and long-term changes. Here's what must be done.

First, re-open horse meat processing plants. Because the BLM is a federal agency, this should be do-able.

Second, launch a large-scale media campaign to advertise wild horse and burro adoption or sponsorship. Publicize that these animals will be slaughtered if they are not adopted or sponsored. If people want the captured horses to live, they must become involved or accept the consequences.

Third, yearly round-ups of these animals should include some sterilizations to stabilize the wild populations.

Fourth, all adopted animals must be sterilized prior to leaving the facility.

And finally, follow through with slaughtering the animals that aren't adopted or sponsored.

I've had horses my entire life, and I love them very much. However, it's in the best interest of all horses to boost their value by having a legal, humane meat market. If people don't want horses slaughtered, they must adopt or financially support them.

Bonnie Wolff

Park City