Black Vultures have had an impact on Alabama’s livestock, especially when it comes to cattle around calving season. On April 1, a new program through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) officially started. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, is pleased producers now can apply for a Black Vulture Depredation Permit. It’s been noted that Black Vulture depredation rates have increased across …
Agri View: Two Cultures of Vultures
Everett Griner talks about the two types of vultures. He tells us why the black vulture protected by federal law against being destroyed in today’s Agri View. Two Cultures of Vultures You know, I didn’t know there are 2 cultures of vultures. There is the common turkey buzzard. The other is the black vulture. There is a lot of difference. …