Protecting Livestock from Vultures: New Rules for Farmers
This new law allows livestock producers and their employees to deter or even kill black vultures if they pose a threat to livestock. The aim is to protect farm animals from attacks. Farmers will be required to report such incidents, but the reporting process is designed to be straightforward.
Key points
Farmers and their employees can legally deter or kill black vultures that are attacking or may attack livestock.
The use of poison to deter vultures is prohibited.
Farmers who deter or kill a vulture will need to report it to the relevant authority using a simple form.
The act aims to help protect livestock from black vulture predation.
Introduced
Citizen Poll