Friendly Animal Husbandry Forum shares German experience, Taiwan's Animal Welfare National Team achieves great results with cage-free eggs

The article highlights the ongoing efforts to improve animal welfare in Taiwan's livestock industry, with the industry facing the need for transformation towards more humane practices. The article discusses the outcomes of the '3rd Taiwan International Forum on Friendly Animal Husbandry and Sustainable Food Transformation', which featured insights from German officials on their country's strict animal welfare regulations. The forum also saw participation from local farmers and catering operators, who shared their experiences and perspectives.

The article points out that Taiwan needs to make significant improvements in its animal welfare policies, especially in reducing the use of cages for poultry and improving the living conditions for pigs and other non-economic animals. It emphasizes the importance of adopting practices like cage-free feeding and reducing antibiuse in agriculture. The article also underscores the role of listed companies in disclosing animal welfare indicators to attract international investors and the influence of consumer demand in driving these changes.

Several businesses and hotels in Taiwan have committed to using animal welfare-certified eggs and milk, showcasing a shift towards more humane practices in the industry. The article also mentions the collaboration between Dongshe and the Department of Animal Science at Chinese Culture University to develop pork animal welfare certification standards. It concludes by emphasizing the need for continued dialogue and collaboration between the Department of Animal Welfare, the industry, and animal protection groups to develop more comprehensive regulations that prioritize animal welfare.