Asian elephants (E. maximus) prossess blood groups that impact transfusion compartibility, similar to other mammalian species.

Elephants are keystone species, vital to their ecosystems. Yet when facing deadly diseases like EEHV, survival rates are low due to a lack of compatible blood. This project uses serological tests and genetic analysis to establish the first blood group system – a breakthrough that will revolutionize veterinary care, improve conservation, and save lives.