Vultures
Agreed to ban two veterinary drugs to conserve vultures: Centre to Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that experts have agreed to ban two veterinary drugs used for the treatment of livestock because of their adverse impact on vultures. The statement was made by the Health Ministry and Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) in a public interest litigation (PIL) by lawyer Gaurav Bansal raising concerns about the decline in the vulture population allegedly on account of the use of certain veterinary drugs. "The matter was referred to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare for their expert opinion. "Further, the matter was examined by the DAHD in consultation with the subject experts and it was recommended to impose a ban on the veterinary drugs Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac for treatment of livestock to conserve vultures," the reply affidavit dated July 21 said. It stated that "the matter was deliberated and further it was agreed to prohibit the manufacture, sal
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90 sheeps, 8 vultures die after being hit by 2 trains in Balrampur
As many as 90 sheep and eight vultures died on Sunday after being hit by two trains in Balrampur
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Vulture population increases in Uttar Pradesh's Amangarh Tiger Reserve
The Amangarh Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a rise in the population of vultures.
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In a first, India to release 8 captive-reared vultures with tracking device
India is home to nine species of vultures
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