Tracking the ADC: Ranchers' Boon, Taxpayers' Burden, Wildlife's Bane

Authors

David Hoch, University of Southwestern Louisiana
Will Carrington Heath, University of Southwestern Louisiana

First Page

163

Abstract

Approximately thirty five million dollars are spent each year by the Animal Damage Control division of the US Department of Agriculture to destroy predator animals that supposedly kill livestock. The methods by which the ADC kills these "predators" are appalling. Mr. Hoch argues that the funding for this program is excessive, irresponsible, and raises serious ethical questions. He concludes that ADC activities should be terminated immediately.

Recommended Citation

David Hoch & Will C. Heath, Tracking the ADC: Ranchers' Boon, Taxpayers' Burden, Wildlife's Bane, 3 Animal L. Rev. 163 (1997).
Available at: https://lawcommons.lclark.edu/alr/vol3/iss1/14