Innovative Veterinary First Aid Kit for Vulture Conservation - Distribution event in Moyar Village

 

Launching Innovative Veterinary First Aid Kit to Protect Vultures 

Arulagam is actively campaigning against the use of drugs harmful to vultures, including Diclofenac, Ketoprofen, Flunixin, Aceclofenac, and Nimesulide. Our survey research shows that painkillers are commonly used to treat mastitis and sprains in livestock.

To prevent these harmful drugs from entering the vulture sanctuary, Arulagam has designed a veterinary first aid kit. (See details below on the kit) 

On 25th September 2024, Arulagam launched its innovative initiative in Moyar village. Mr. S. Bharathidasan, Secretary of Arulagam chaired the event along with Dr. V. Palani, Veterinarian and Mr. Gokul representing YourFarm.

In his opening remarks, Mr. S. Bharathidasan emphasised that this pilot programme in Moyar village is the first of its kind to provide veterinary first aid kits. The programme's success and the community's needs will determine its expansion to other villages within the Vulture Safe Zone.

Dr V. Palani advocated the promotion of backyard poultry farming. This approach provides an alternative source of income, a protein supplement for the community, and helps deter carnivores' predation. He also cleared the doubts raised by the cattle owners.

 

Mr Gokul presented the preparation methods for the ethno-veterinary medicines provided by Your Farm.In addition to the first aid kits, 35 beneficiaries received fodder cuttings.

The event was organised by the Arulagam field staff, Ms. Revathi and Ms. Sundari.

This kit contains essential items such as:

• Meloxicam bolus (pain reliever - vulture-safe) 
• Bandage cloth 

          Povidone iodine liquid

• Cotton
• Lorexane ointment
• Himax spray
• Praziquantel bolus (dewormer)
• Ivermectin bolus (dewormer)
• Enterovet bolus (diarrhea treatment)
• Sulphadiazine bolus (antibacterial)
• Bloatnil suspension (bloat treatment)
• Baking soda
• Pour-on application (insecticide/parasiticide)
• Potassium permanganate (disinfectant)
• Ethno veterinary medicines produced by your farm (Herbo Ticks, Rumifi- H 

Herbolact )