SEOUL — Just like people, pets also lose large amounts of blood from accidents, diseases and surgeries, and therefore require blood transfusions. But, there is currently not enough donated blood
That’s why keen attention is being paid to a bill recently proposed at the National Assembly that aims to set up a control tower within the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to oversee and facilitate blood collection for animals.
Despite a surge in pets, the country has suffered from a blood shortage over the past months, according to an official from the Korean Veterinary Medical Association. “The bill aims for central and local governments to encourage pet owners to participate in blood donations,” said Rep. Min Hong-chul of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea who is the author of the new bill. He added that without solving the ongoing supply issues, the animals that are raised for blood will not be given proper protection.
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