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Vultural Phenomenon
Indian Vultures Near Extinction Due to Cattle Painkiller |
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29 Jan 2004 |
Daily Grist |
| Vultural Phenomenon Indian Vultures Near Extinction Due to Cattle Painkiller Three vulture species in India are nearing extinction at an unprecedented rate due to a common painkiller used on cattle in the region. The drug, diclofenac, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in the same class as ibuprofen. It has been widely used on humans for decades; it was adopted for veterinary u ... |
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| Topics: commercial and industry organizations, India, pollution and waste, wildlife (all these topics) |
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