Congressman Scott DesJarlais who represents Rutherford County told WGNS News that vultures continue to be a problem for farm owners in our community. Black vultures are known to attack the calves as they are being born, which is a costly issues for farmers.

DesJarlais stated that the birds are protected under a Federal Act, but a permit can be obtained to kill the birds in question...

To obtain a permit to kill vutures that attack your livestock, call the TWRA at 1-800-624-7406.

Hear the Entire Interview by Bart Walker Below:

Past News Story:

http://www.wgnsradio.com/black-vultures-killing-calves-cms-19550