Snake Venom : साप चावल्यावर घोडा वाचवतो माणसाचा जीव, पण कसं शक्य आहे? वाचा A टू Z

According to a report by TV9 Marathi, the production of life-saving antivenom relies on a specialized biological process involving horses. The report explains that horses are used as donors because their immune systems are highly effective at producing antibodies when exposed to snake venom. In a controlled environment, horses are administered small, non-lethal doses of venom over a period of time, which triggers the animal's immune system to generate specific antibodies to neutralize the toxins.

Once the horse's antibody levels reach a sufficient concentration, veterinary professionals extract a quantity of blood under strict medical supervision. The blood is then processed to isolate the plasma, which contains the concentrated antibodies required to treat human snakebite victims. This plasma undergoes further purification and testing to ensure it is safe for medical use before being distributed to hospitals and clinics.

This method remains the gold standard for antivenom production worldwide, as it allows for the creation of potent treatments that can neutralize the complex proteins found in various types of snake venom. The process is heavily regulated to ensure both the safety of the human recipients and the ethical treatment of the animals involved in the donation process.