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More than 10,000 bears are kept on bile farms in China, and official figures put the number suffering the same fate in Vietnam at about 1,200. The bears have their bile extracted on a regular basis, which is not only used in traditional medicine, but also in many ordinary household products. Bile is extracted using various painful, invasive techniques, all of which cause massive infection in the bears. This cruel practice continues despite the availability of a large number of effective and affordable herbal and synthetic alternatives.
Most farmed bears are kept permanently in cages, sometimes so small that they are unable to turn around or stand on all fours. Some bears are caged as cubs and never released, with many kept caged for up to 30 years. Most farmed bears are starved and dehydrated, and suffer from multiple diseases and malignant tumours that ultimately kill them.
Animals Asia’s work to end bear bile farming focuses on five key areas: Bear Sanctuaries, Reducing Demand, The Bile Trade, Public Awareness, and Government & Policy.
Note: AnimalHealers.com recently had the opportunity to tour the Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, China. We saw first hand the professional care and love given to these precious bears who have been rescued from such horrific circumstances. Animals Asia has given these bears a wonderful home to enjoy for the rest of their years. Their rescue efforts are ongoing. The above photo is indicative as to how the bears appear from receiving much treatment after having been rescued.
Most farmed bears are kept permanently in cages, sometimes so small that they are unable to turn around or stand on all fours. Some bears are caged as cubs and never released, with many kept caged for up to 30 years. Most farmed bears are starved and dehydrated, and suffer from multiple diseases and malignant tumours that ultimately kill them.
Animals Asia’s work to end bear bile farming focuses on five key areas: Bear Sanctuaries, Reducing Demand, The Bile Trade, Public Awareness, and Government & Policy.
Note: AnimalHealers.com recently had the opportunity to tour the Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, China. We saw first hand the professional care and love given to these precious bears who have been rescued from such horrific circumstances. Animals Asia has given these bears a wonderful home to enjoy for the rest of their years. Their rescue efforts are ongoing. The above photo is indicative as to how the bears appear from receiving much treatment after having been rescued.