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Xenotransfusion uses non-human animals to assist within the shortage of blood for transfusion in humans. Although there must be more study on the subject some scientists are already considering the thought to use Sus scrofa domesticus (pigs) for transfusion. To come up with this answer they tested many animals to ascertain which one was the simplest candidate for blood donation. As a result, pig red blood cells (pRBCs) showed more characteristics almost like that of a person’s. Starting with RBC diameters (pig 6 μm: human 7.2 μm) and RBC counts (pig 5.7 to 6.9 million/ll; human 4.2 to 6.2 million/ll) and, RBC average lifespan (86 vs. 120 days).[5] Current evidence shows that pRBCs will function normally in humans thanks to a relation between porcine blood groups and human ABO blood group system system. Additionally , it is possible to supply pigs with O blood and it's also possible to genetically modify the pig to form its blood more compatible with humans. Sus scrofa domesticus’s bloods are going to be wont to save lives and to extend blood quantity. The organisms are going to be kept alive and no serious harm is going to be involved in XTF. It will be almost like how blood is far away from humans. Only 10% of the animal’s blood volume is going to be used whenever, therefore, it's ethically acceptable to boost pigs for periodical blood collection because it doesn't damage the health of the animal.    

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