When farmers in Xinzhou City's countryside face livestock emergencies, one man's van becomes a mobile clinic. Wang Xingchun, a 52-year-old veterinary teacher, has spent over two decades answering distress calls across Shanxi Province. His modified vehicle – nicknamed 'Animal 120' after China's emergency hotline – carries both medicines and hope to remote villages.
Guardian of Rural Economies
Since 2006, Wang has treated over 16,000 animals ranging from dairy cows to working horses. 'Each cured animal represents a family's financial security,' Wang explains, recalling a 2023 case where he saved a farmer's entire flock from avian flu. His free emergency service complements his teaching at Shanxi Agricultural Vocational School, where he trains the next generation of rural veterinarians.
Community Impact
Local farmer Zhang Wei recounts: 'Last month, Wang drove through snow to treat my pregnant sow. Without him, we'd lose ₩20,000 in income.' This year, Wang plans to expand his service through a volunteer network, addressing China's rural veterinary shortage. His work underscores the critical link between animal health and sustainable agriculture in developing regions.
