Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department store, together with 10 groups, gave a voice to the animals

        To celebrate the Veterinarian's Day on January 6, Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store joined hands with 10 groups on January 4: Kaohsiung animal protection office, Kaohsiung Association of Caring for Stray Animals, Kaohsiung Veterinary Association, Taiwan Frisbee Dog Association, Taiwan Whole Breed Association, Kaohsiung Branch of Animal and Plant Epidemic Prevention and Quarantine Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, and Lingya Office of Kaohsiung National Tax Administration of Kaohsiung, Ministry of Finance , Qianzhen employment service station, Taiwan lottery and Yuan Hsin Digital Payment Co.,Ltd. jointly held the Far Eastern Department Store’s connection of love "Adoption of Animals and Public Welfare Party", and called on 100 parents and their children to participate in the "small veterinary camp"; Lingya Office of Kaohsiung National Tax Administration of Kaohsiung, Ministry of Finance was also invited to attend this activity and hold the tax promotion and "donate invoice, get gifts" , rich and interesting activities attracted many people to participate actively. The highlight is Frisbee dog show and dog’s training performance, which attracted the guests' fixed gaze and applause and became a fun meeting for adults and children.

        Kaohsiung Far Eastern Department Store continues to promote pet-friendly shopping malls. From time to time, it holds pet adoption meeting, pet fun competition, guide dog public welfare publicity, dog beauty contest and small veterinary camp at the Plaza in the first floor to create a happy field for the animals. Those who have completed the adoption procedures on the day of "Adoption of Animals and Public Welfare Party" could get one lottery from Taiwan lottery. In addition, the tax promotion and guidance organized by Lingya Office of Kaohsiung National Tax Administration of Kaohsiung, Ministry of Finance also attracted people to donate invoices to contribute love, and there were long queues at the scene.

        The situation of African swine fever is still severe. The Kaohsiung Branch of Animal and Plant Epidemic Prevention and Quarantine Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan said that at present, the situation of African swine fever in Asian countries is severe. It is necessary to continue to strengthen the border prevention and quarantine work through the cross-departmental cooperation mechanism. Only Japan and Taiwan in East Asia still maintain the status of non-epidemic area. The Bureau specially reminded the public not to visit the livestock farms in the epidemic area, not to bring meat products when they return to Taiwan, and not to purchase imported meat products online. Violators will be severely punished, with a maximum fine of NT $1 million. In addition, domestic animal husbandry should also strengthen biosecurity measures to jointly prevent the invasion of African swine fever and ensure the production safety of pig industry.

        Kaohsiung Association of Caring for Straying Animals said they hoped that through the holding of the event, the public would face up to the problem of stray animals, and at the same time, it is better for the public to adopt the animals instead of purchasing, make birth control instead of killing. It hoped that more animals would have a warm home in winter, and that the public would have a more correct concept of pet feeding, so as to solve the problem of stray animals for a long time. The origin of Veterinarian's Day is the long-term efforts of various veterinary associations and other organizations. During the period, it was approved by the Interior Ministry. It is officially adopted as "veterinary doctor's Day" on January 6 every year. It is hoped that through the holding of the event, professional knowledge and ability will be improved, the strength of veterinary will be consolidated, and the work of Animal prevention and quarantine publicity will be strengthened.