Drug Banned in Asia 'Diclofenac' Poisons Rare European Vultures

A vulture's death in Spain was confirmed to be caused by a newly approved veterinary drug. The event, according to conservationists, could be the tip of an iceberg, and the opioid could wipe out dozens of Europe's vultures while also affecting similar animals such as golden eagles.

Mallord said, "The vast majority of Europe's vultures are present in Spain." "We were informed that diclofenac posed no risk to them. We now have conclusive proof that this is not the case. Given that there are perfectly fine, healthy alternatives to the medication that could be used on animals, diclofenac's veterinary use in Europe should be banned as soon as possible," he said.

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