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India’s First Guidelines on Animal Blood Transfusion and Banks

28 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia’s FirstGuidelines on AnimalBlood Transfusionand Banks28 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) issued the first complete rules on animal blood transfusion and animal blood banks.

Key facts

  • Covers companion animals (dogs, cats) and large animals (cattle, equines).
  • Aims at scientific, ethical practice; better emergency veterinary care, fewer deaths, higher welfare standards.
  • Veterinary institutions, hospitals and research centres will implement.

Significance

  • Landmark for veterinary medicine; matches global practice; supports livestock, pet care and research.

Exam angle

  • Issuer: DAHD; first of its kind in India.

Test yourself

1. Which department issued India's first guidelines on animal blood transfusion?

DAHD introduced the guidelines.

2. The animal blood transfusion guidelines cover which animals?

They cover companion animals like dogs and cats and large animals like cattle and equines.

3. Which activity is regulated under the guidelines, as per the notes?

They regulate donor selection, collection, storage, testing and transfusion.

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