Despite the progress in the captive breeding programme and the improved usage and availibility of meloxicam, the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac that is toxic to vultures is still being sold for the purpose of treating ailing cows, putting the already critically endangered vultures of the area at risk of extinction. You can read about the findings of the research here and here.
To find out how you can help save the vultures please have a look here.
Warden Intern at Otmoor.