Conservation is predominantly an exercise in trying to change human behaviour–whether
that of consumers whose choices drive unsustainable resource use, of land managers …

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in livestock farming, with
lethal effects on vultures when reaching high concentrations in the carcasses they feed on …

Scientific evidence has documented we are undergoing a mass extinction of species,
caused by human activity. However, allocating conservation resources is difficult due to …

Overuse and misapplication of veterinary pharmaceuticals affect the ecosystem, even at low
concentrations. Vultures are mainly exposed to these compounds when feeding on …

As the world population continues to grow, there is also a rising concern regarding water
pollution since this condition could negatively impact the supply of clean water. One of the …

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with a well-known toxicity for
old world vultures that ingest the carrion of domestic animals treated with it. Diclofenac …

The vast majority of knowledge related to the question “To what extent do pharmaceuticals
in the environment pose a risk to wildlife?” stems from the Asian vulture crisis (> 99% decline …

Population declines of Gyps vultures throughout South Asia were caused by unintentional
poisoning by the NSAID diclofenac, which was subsequently banned. However, other …

The research was focused on the evaluation of a long-term performance of a submerged
photocatalytic membrane reactor utilizing ultrafiltration (SPMR-UF) operated in a continuous …

Abstract Throughout South Asia, cattle are regularly treated with non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and their carcasses are left for scavengers to consume …