Posts by Sarowar Alam
New paper about the toxicity to vultures of the veterinary drug Nimesulide published by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute
A new experimental study led by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute confirms the acute toxicity to vultures of veterinary painkiller, nimesulide. The authors point out that, with equally affordable and safe alternatives available, there is no justification for continued licensing of this drug which poses a major threat to vulture populations. The scientifically controlled…
Read MoreInternational Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) 2023 in the SAVE Region
International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is the annual event celebrated globally to highlight the crucial role that vultures play in ecosystems and to raise awareness about the conservation challenges they face. On this day, organizations, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts come together to educate the public about the importance of vultures in maintaining ecological balance and…
Read MoreSAVE Commends India’s Gazette Notification of Aceclofenac And Ketoprofen Ban
SAVE warmly welcomes the prompt action by the Government of India to gazette and provide legal reinforcement of national bans of two veterinary drugs well known to be highly toxic to vultures. This follows on swiftly from recommendations late last month. This is a highly significant step for vulture conservation, although further steps are…
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