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Drugs harmful to vultures

Santhosh Kumar 24/06/2023

Drugs harmful to vultures
Context
Ban on veterinary drugs aceclofenac and ketoprofen, harmful to vultures, widely supported
Source: DTE
About Vultures
Medium- to large-sized birds of prey known for eating carrion
Conservation Status
CITES: Appendix II
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:Schedule I
IUCN listed vultures
Conservation Initiatives
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) approved Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025
Key highlights include
Vulture Conservation Centre
Vulture Safe zone
Rescue Centres establishment
Toxic Drugs automatic removal from veterinary use if toxic to vultures
Vultures Census
Database on Threats to Vultures

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