The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, which also operates the Irular Snake Catchers Industrial Cooperative Society in Mamallapuram. “As horses play such a crucial role in anti venom production cycle, there is also an animal welfare question relating to their proper care”, Mr. Quet said. Some aspects of anti venom production have improved, while other process have seen little change from the time French scientist and physician Albert Calmette created the first snake antivenom in the late 19th century. “The focus of research has shifted to countries like India which are saddled with a snake-bite public health problem. The event, which included a round table on “Snakebite mitigation and anti venom production in India” and discussions on the state of anti-venom sector, from extraction to manufacture, will feature a concert (Punnagavarali raga) by Mahesh Vinayakram on Friday.

Source: The Hindu February 09, 2024 05:19 UTC