A truck transporting live donkeys across Hebei raised concerns among other drivers about road safety and animal welfare during transit.

Social Context

China’s Animal Epidemic Prevention Law requires livestock transport permits and mandates ventilation, space, and rest intervals. However, enforcement gaps persist in inter-provincial routes—prompting 2024 MOA inspections targeting informal livestock haulers.

Safety Tip

Motorists encountering live-animal transports should maintain extra distance, avoid sudden braking, and report overcrowded or distressed animals to 12316 (agriculture hotline).