What is the main threat to vultures in Rajasthan?

The continued use of toxic veterinary drugs, such as Nimesulide, is a significant threat to vultures in Rajasthan.

Has the use of Nimesulide been banned for livestock?

Yes, the Indian government recently prohibited the production, sale, and distribution of Nimesulide for livestock.

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Kazakh Vulture Dies in Rajasthan, Toxic Drugs Suspected

Q: Why did the Cinereous Vulture found in Rajasthan likely die?

The vulture likely died from feeding on livestock carcasses treated with banned veterinary painkillers.

12 Mar

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Summary

A tagged Cinereous Vulture from Kazakhstan died in Rajasthan.
Conservationists suspect toxic veterinary drugs caused the vulture's death.
Nimesulide and other banned drugs remain a threat to vultures in Rajasthan.

Kazakh Vulture Dies in Rajasthan, Toxic Drugs Suspected

A Cinereous Vulture, tracked via satellite tag from Kazakhstan, was found dead in Judiya village, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This juvenile bird had successfully completed two round trips between Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent during winter seasons. Conservationists suspect its death was caused by feeding on livestock carcasses treated with banned veterinary painkillers, a recurring threat to vulture populations in South Asia.

Preliminary assessments suggest the bird, identified by its ring as KA5105, died about a week prior and had significantly decomposed. While the satellite tag was not recovered, its identity ring was found. Rajasthan is a crucial wintering ground for many migratory raptors, attracting them with its large carcass dumping sites.