In the past 20 years huge declines have been seen in Gyps vulture populations in India and surrounding countries. These declines have been linked to the veterinary use of Diclofenac, a non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drug. Declines in vultures have had knock on effects like increases in wild dog populations and consequent potential impacts on human health. Diclofenac seems also to be poisonous to Egyptian vultures. Vulture populations in Africa seem also to be affected by the use of Diclofenac. Apparent good substitutes for Diclofenac that do not affect vultures have been identified.
Recently, Dicolfenac has become available in Europe for veterinary applications. This threatens vulture populations there, most of which are of conservation concern, all of which are legally protected. Please consider signing the petition below calling for the banning of Diclofenac in Europe.
https://www.change.org/petitions/european-union-diclofenac-the-vulture-killing-drug-is-now-available-on-eu-market
Recently, Dicolfenac has become available in Europe for veterinary applications. This threatens vulture populations there, most of which are of conservation concern, all of which are legally protected. Please consider signing the petition below calling for the banning of Diclofenac in Europe.
https://www.change.org/petitions/european-union-diclofenac-the-vulture-killing-drug-is-now-available-on-eu-market
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