How does diclofenac impact avian species in the environment, particularly vultures and what measures can mitigate its harmful effects on wildlife?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
How does diclofenac affect avian species when present in the environment?
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1. Diclofenac causes kidney failure in vultures when they consume treated livestock. Banning its veterinary use can mitigate effects.
2. Diclofenac poisons vultures eating treated carcasses, drastically reducing their population. Switching to safer drugs like meloxicam helps.
3. Vultures die from renal failure after ingesting diclofenac in animal carcasses. Encouraging the use of alternatives like meloxicam reduces risks.