An animal blood bank is a facility where animals are kept and their blood is stored for later use. The purpose of an animal blood bank is to provide a constant supply of blood from healthy animals, which can be used in medical procedures such as transfusions or surgeries.
The animals in the blood bank are usually donors that have been carefully screened and tested for diseases before being accepted into the program. They receive regular care and monitoring to ensure their health and safety. When a patient requires blood, veterinarians can draw on the animal blood bank's supply of blood from the appropriate species match.
Animal blood banks are particularly important in cases where human blood is not suitable for transfusion or when there is no available human donor. Animal blood banks also provide an opportunity to study and learn more about different species, their blood types, and potential uses in medical treatments.