Rancher's Urgent Plea: Vultures Attack Newborn Calf, Highlighting Livestock Threat

A rancher from Ávila has voiced serious concerns following a recent incident where a newborn calf was reportedly attacked by a group of over 20 vultures. The incident occurred shortly after the calf's birth, prompting the rancher to highlight the immediate threat these birds pose to live livestock. The rancher described finding the hours-old calf surrounded by vultures when they went to check on the mother cow. This event, according to the rancher, contradicts the common perception that vultures exclusively feed on carrion. "There were more than 20 vultures here," the rancher stated, emphasizing the scale of the threat. "The cow and the calf were fine, but no one can approach them because they think they will be killed." The rancher further questioned existing wildlife management policies, noting that vultures are protected and cannot be hunted. "What do we do with this? Do we have to stay here overnight to prevent them from killing our cows?" she asked, calling for a review of control measures. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by livestock farmers in managing wildlife interactions.

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