If you manage a veterinary clinic, poultry farm, or livestock supply chain in Pakistan, you already know the challenge: animal vaccines are just as temperature-sensitive as human vaccines, but the infrastructure to keep them cold is far less developed. Power outages, long distances to farms, and extreme summer temperatures can all compromise your vaccine stock — and a compromised vaccine means animals go unprotected.
Ice gel packs are the most practical and cost-effective solution for maintaining the cold chain for veterinary products in Pakistan. In this guide, we cover everything vet clinics and livestock distributors need to know before buying.
Which Veterinary Products Need Cold Chain?
Many veterinary biological products require 2–8°C cold storage, including:
- Poultry vaccines (Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, Marek’s disease, avian influenza)
- Livestock vaccines (FMD, anthrax, brucellosis, PPR)
- Rabies vaccines for companion animals
- Veterinary biologics and hormonal products
- Certain antibiotics and injectable formulations
If any of these products are part of your supply chain, you need a reliable cold storage solution from depot to point of use.
The Challenge of Veterinary Cold Chain in Pakistan
Unlike human vaccine programmes run by government health departments, veterinary cold chain in Pakistan is almost entirely managed by private sector distributors, dealers, and clinics. There is no standardised carrier or cold box provided by a central body. This means every link in the chain — from the importer to the field vet — must manage their own cold storage equipment.
The result is a fragmented system where temperature excursions are common, especially during summer months when ambient temperatures in Punjab, Sindh, and KPK regularly exceed 40°C. A single delivery run in this heat without adequate gel packs can ruin an entire stock of Newcastle disease vaccine — a loss measured in thousands of rupees and in the health of the flocks that go unvaccinated.
How Ice Gel Packs Solve the Problem
High-quality ice gel packs placed in an insulated carrier or cold box can maintain 2–8°C for 12–24 hours even in extreme heat. For most veterinary delivery routes in Pakistan — whether you’re supplying a poultry farm in Sheikhupura or a livestock dealer in Dera Ghazi Khan — this window is sufficient to complete your delivery run safely.
The key is using enough gel packs for your box size and ensuring they are fully frozen before the journey. A 20-litre cold box typically requires 4–6 packs of 400g each for effective temperature maintenance over 12 hours at 40°C ambient.
Reusable vs Disposable: What Works Best for Vet Use?
For most veterinary distributors and clinics in Pakistan, reusable gel packs are the better long-term choice. While the upfront cost is slightly higher than single-use chemical cold packs, reusable packs last for hundreds of cycles and cost far less per use over time. They can be refrozen overnight and ready again the next morning — ideal for operations that run daily delivery routes.
Disposable instant cold packs are better suited for emergency use, field vaccination camps where freezing facilities are unavailable, or single-use shipments where returning the pack is impractical.
Buying Guide: What Vet Clinics Should Ask Their Supplier
- What sizes do you offer? You need packs that fit your cold boxes. Standard sizes of 200g, 400g, and 600g cover most veterinary carrier sizes.
- What is the minimum order? If you’re a single clinic, look for a supplier with a low MOQ. Plastocraft’s MOQ starts at 500 units — manageable even for smaller distributors.
- Can you deliver to my city? A Lahore-based manufacturer should be able to reach Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and other major cities within 2–3 days via courier.
- Can I get samples first? Always test a sample in your cold box before committing to a bulk order. Any reputable supplier will accommodate this.
Order Plastocraft Ice Gel Packs for Your Veterinary Operation
Plastocraft supplies ice gel packs to veterinary clinics, poultry vaccine distributors, and livestock supply chains across Pakistan. Our packs are designed for Pakistan’s climate — tested at 40°C+ ambient conditions — and available in a range of sizes to fit standard veterinary cold boxes and carriers.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +92 321 888 9636 or email info@plastocraft.pk to request a quote or free samples.