A key paper has been published that shows why the licensing for veterinary use of diclofenac in Europe (and elsewhere) must be stopped.

WWF Pakistan has announced the successful hatching of its first two Oriental white-backed vulture chicks in February, and both nestlings are doing fine. This eagerly awaited and important milestone will hopefully herald further successes in future toward a release programme for the species back to the wild. Results from the Indian and Nepal breeding centres…