animal welfare

On June 28th, Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group has been honored with the “Good Pig Production Award.” This is the third time for the Group to win this award signifying international recognition.

Compassion in World Animal Farming, or CIWF, has awarded the Group because of its commitment to “green” and humane farming methods for meat pigs and sows.

The Group really cares about the health and well-being of its pigs, taking measures to ensure their comfort.

For instance, experts have prepared a customized daily schedule for each pig. In the summer, the pigs would go outside to sunbathe. In the summer, the pigs would go indoors to stay warm. Whenever they are thirsty, they can drink premium spring water. Whenever they feel hungry, they can eat high-quality soy and corn, and snack on fresh, seasonal vegetables.

In 2014, China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation, or CAPIAC, collaborated with CIWF to introduce the “Good Pig” award into China. Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group was the first enterprise to be honored with the award.

Subsequently, under the guidance of CIWF, the Group has continued to improve the welfare standards for its pigs. The Group ensures that during the transportation process, its pigs would not suffer from the bumpiness of roads. Before being slaughtered, they listen to Buddhist scriptures to stay emotionally calm. They are also euthanized instead of inhumanely slaughtered.

“Now, many farmers proactively promote welfare pig farming,” said Wuqun Hou, Vice Chairman of Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group. The concept of welfare animal farming has now become much more widely recognized in Chinese farms.

All information and photos were obtained from Sina.com: http://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2017-06-29/doc-ifyhryex5412855.shtml

Learn more about the Good Pig Award here: https://www.compassioninfoodbusiness.com/awards/good-pig-award/

Summarized and edited by Riley Peng @ Animal Dialogue

On the shores of the Long Lake in Jingzhou, the base of Stray Animals Protection Center is built in an inconspicuous enclosed area. Nearly 200 animals are sheltered here, either being cured or under recovery. Among them are around 160 dogs and 20 cats. According to Qin Li, the founder of this center, most of the animals here were run over by cars with broken bones. Others were abandoned after infected with diseases or bred in disorder.

While only 3 staff members officially manage daily affairs in the base, many citizens volunteer here, including white collars, old ladies, and elementary students.

Babysitting these little patients is not a simple task for the volunteers. They have to do everything—cleaning and disinfecting the doghouse, vaccinating, sterilizing. feeding, etc.—except tasks that could only be completed by vets.

The fee for treatment and recovery is inevitably high. Donations from dog-lovers and volunteer help pay for the center’s daily expenditures. 71-year-old Fanglan Feng is one of the center’s funders. Every month she donates 1800 yuan out of her pension to help rescue stray animals. Now there have been over 100 funders like Feng.

Qin Li publicly publish the expenses for every rescued animal on online platforms such as Weibo and WeChat. The volunteers in her WeChat group help her search for stray animals that need to be rescued. They call Li “Mother Du,” a name inspired by her pet dog Dudu, who has acccompanied her for 16 years.

On a summer night in 2015, Li was taking a walk when she found a bleeding dog. She spent more than 1000 yuan to save the dog and took care of him for 3 months. This experience inspired her desire to help rescue stray animals. She then gathered many dog-lovers to establish a volunteer coalition, and raised money to build the center.

Last May, Li’s volunteer coalition rescued 800 pet cats who were previously stolen and sold illegally in June 2016. Most of these cats eventually found their new homes through the subsequent adoption activities.

Not long ago, Jingzhou Stray Animals Protection Center was authorized by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It has become the second authorized stray animals protection organization in the whole province.

In 3 years, Qin Li and the volunteers in the center have rescued over 1500 animals. Li calls for the public to care for homeless dogs and cats and respect each small animal. Every single act of kindness helps advance a city’s culture.

Info and photos from hbtv: http://news.hbtv.com.cn/p/1318287.html

Translated by Victor Du, edited by Riley Peng @ Animal Dialogue

Category: animal welfare

Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group awarded with the “Good Pig Production Award”

1,500 Stray Animals Rescued in 3 Years by Stray Animals Protection Center in Jingzhou