In order to stop illegal use of diclofenac in
animals, Bird Conservation Nepal in collaboration with Jatayu Restaurant
management Committee, Gaidatal andDistrict Livestock Service Office (DLSO)
Bhairahawa,organised one day interaction workshop at Bhiarahawa on 1 March
2013.Altogether 25 participants representing District Livestock Service office,
Custom office, Police Office, District Para-vet Association and journalists of
Bhairahawa used the opportunity to discuss on the issues of illegal use of
banned veterinary drug, diclofenac.
Mr. Bhupal Nepali, Field Officer at BCN
presented on vulture conservation efforts along with illegal use of human
diclofenac issues in Nepal. Mr. Baburam Malla, coordinator of Jatayu Restaurant
Management Committee shared about vulture conservation activities by the local
people and similarly, Dr. Laxman Dhakal,
Senior Veterinary Officer at District Livestock Service Bhairahawa presented on
diclofenac and its harmful effects on vultures.