Multiple choice

Which cattle drug was diagnosed as the cause of increased vulture deaths in India?

  1. Acepromazine

  2. Diclofenac

  3. Carprofen

  4. Ketamine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Vulture and the Indian White-rumped Vulture, G. bengalensis species have suffered a 97%–99% population decrease in Pakistan and India, and between 2000-2007 annual decline rates of this species and the Slender-billed Vulture averaged over 16%. The cause of this has been identified as poisoning caused by the veterinary drug diclofenac. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and when given to working animals it can reduce joint pain and thus, can keep them working for longer.