Black Vultures threaten local livestock - The Advocate-Messenger

Black Vultures threaten local livestock - The Advocate-Messenger

josely.labarrere@bluegrassnewsmedia.com   Once rare in Kentucky, the black vulture has become a growing threat to livestock and the national beef supply, according to local officials, farmers, and agricultural experts. As these federally protected birds continue expanding their range, their impact on small farms—and the economy—is drawing urgent calls for reform. In interviews with cattle producers and county magistrates, black vultures were des…