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Searching for vultures in India

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Of the estimated 500 million cattle in India, only 4% were destined for consumption by humans as meat. The first suspects of pesticide poisoning, industrial pollutants or bacteria proved negative. The disappearance of vultures has allowed other species such as rat and [stray] dog populations to grow.

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Zero Gravity Brewing Company: Bobolink Saison

10,000 Birds

And of course, there are Cattle Egrets ( Bubulcus ibis ) and several species of cowbirds that rarely stray too far from livestock. For most of history, beer has thrived in agrarian settings, too.

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