Black Vulture Meeting

Black vulture depredation on livestock has become a very serious issue in Kentucky. Last year according to USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Kentucky livestock producers reported losses of 174 calves and 10 cows to black vulture depredation, up from 63 calves being reported killed the previous year. There will be a meeting Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office to discuss this issue and inform you of some strides that Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation has taken to help lessen the problem. If you have problems with these vultures on your farm, please come and share your story. The more documentation we have concerning this issue, the greater chance we have of getting it under control. Please call the extension office (502.633.4593) by Tuesday, July 14 to RSVP. Registration is not mandatory, but appreciated. RECENTLY APPROVED CAIP COST-SHARE RECIPIENTS - THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND A MEETING TO SATISFY YOUR EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO!