Missouri livestock producers are dealing with a relatively new threat to the state’s livestock industry — black-headed vultures.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has worked with our partners at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and University of Missouri Extension to create an awareness campaign on these predatory birds.
When dealing with black vultures, here are five management areas you should understand:
1. Visual identification. Black vultures are increasing in population, and their aggressive…
