Protected black vultures preying on livestock industry

The 2014 farm bill's livestock indemnity program allows farmers who lose livestock to birds that are federally protected to file a claim at their local Farm Service Agency offices. Congressman DesJarlais noted that the black vulture was "plaguing the Southeast." These migratory birds are known to attack and eat live animals. Reports in several areas across the country have reported having problems with black vultures attacking small animals and in some cases, the birds have been known to attack newborn calves.