PRESS RELEASE Inspection by Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Minister Thirumathi S. Kamali at the Chennai Veterinary College Hospital Tamil Nadu Hon'ble Minister for Animal Husbandry Thirumathi S. Kamali carried out an inspection on Friday, 10.07.2026, of the modern diagnostic laboratories and treatment departments at the Chennai Veterinary College Hospital. She visited the CT scan, ultrasound scan, pharmacy, animal blood bank, stem cell facility, in-patient ward and intensive care unit at the hospital. The Minister held discussions with Dr. Sathishkumar, Dean-in-charge of Chennai Veterinary College, and Dr. Anil Kumar, Director of Clinics, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. During the discussion, she enquired about the number of animals and pets treated daily at the hospital, diagnostic facilities and their charges, and the adequacy of stock of medicines and vaccines. At that time, the Hon'ble Minister also enquired about the death of a horse at the hospital on 08.07.2026 and its cause. It was reported that the horse had been suffering from acute abdominal pain (colic), and that owing to its critical condition, the owners had been informed in detail that survival was unlikely, though efforts would be made to save it. It was reported by the veterinarians that despite proper intensive treatment, the horse, which had been suffering from chronic colic, ultimately succumbed and died without responding to treatment. Since the horse's owner requested that the carcass be disposed of after conducting a post-mortem examination, the veterinarians explained the fee structure fixed by the University's higher-level committee. A fee of Rs. 1,500 is charged for post-mortem examination of dead animals, and Rs. 10,000 for their safe disposal. As per Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, the biological waste from carcasses must be disposed of safely. For this purpose, the biological waste of dead animals is disposed of through authorised bio-medical waste management agencies. A fee of Rs. 63 per kilogram is charged for disposal of such biological waste. However, taking into consideration the welfare of animal owners, only a subsidised fee of Rs. 10,000 is collected from animal owners for this purpose. It was reported that the hospital spent Rs. 42 lakh last year for the safe disposal of carcasses and biological waste of dead animals. At Chennai Veterinary College Hospital, the registration fee for animals has been fixed at only Rs. 20. This fee of Rs. 20 covers all medicines for seven days. The Minister instructed that anti-rabies vaccines required for goats and cattle be provided free of cost. She further instructed that animals brought for treatment be given prompt and appropriate care, and that the condition of sick animals, the tests conducted for diagnosis, and the charges for such tests be clearly explained to the animal owners. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9