August 26, 2025 11:03 AM
India releases first-ever national guidelines for animal blood transfusion and blood banks
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, on Monday released India’s first-ever “Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks for Animals.” The move fills a long-standing gap in veterinary healthcare by introducing a structured framework for transfusion medicine in animals. Until now, most blood transfusions for animals in India were performed only in emergencies, oft...