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4 Common Bamboo Rat Species in Vietnam

Raising bamboo rats is very attractive because of its high profits, while care and investment in barns are not too expensive. Bamboo rats are a popular rodent in Vietnam and some Southeast Asian countries. They are raised for meat, because bamboo rat meat is delicious and has high economic value. 1. HOARY BAMBOO RAT The largest bamboo rat species among the bamboo rat species raised in Vietnam. -Large size, adults reach weight 2-4kg. – Fur is silvery gray, belly is lighter. – Fast growth rate, each litter has 3-5 offspring. Advantages: – Easy to raise, adapts well to captivity. –..

Year End Party 2024 – Welcome Spring 2025 – Harmony Of Sound & Light

Closing the journey of 2024, on January 18, 2024, VB Pharma Corporation held the Year End Party 2024 to summarize the old year and welcome the New Year with new hopes. Year End Party 2024 is an annual event organized by VB Pharma, an event to close the journey full of efforts & success in the old year, also an occasion for everyone to look back on the past journey, express gratitude for contributions and look forward to a promising new year. Image of Year End Party 2024 The theme “Harmonization of Sound & Light” brought a space of brilliant,..

Ia Grai pig farm fire: Heartbroken by the disaster

About 5 minutes after the electrical short circuit, the exhaust fan and strong wind caused the fire to spread quickly in the pig farm of Mr. Hoang Van Tiep’s family (Lang village, Ia Chia commune, Ia Grai district, Gia Lai province). The fire killed 1,600 pigs and damaged many other valuable assets of Mr. Tiep’s family. The sudden disaster made him choke up. Mr. Tiep recounted in a daze: At about 4:05 p.m. on January 12, the power line in the farm suddenly caught fire. Initially, the fire was only the size of a tray, but about 5 minutes later,..

Tra Vinh: Pig farmers excited at the end of the year

According to our records, from the beginning of December 2024 until now, the price of live pigs has been relatively stable at a high level; pig farmers are quite excited about the current price of live pigs. In particular, the epidemic situation and diseases that pose a risk of causing great damage such as African swine fever; blue ear pig; foot and mouth disease; avian influenza… have been well controlled and have not occurred in recent months and pig farmers have been well prepared in disease prevention and control. Pig breeding is currently doing well, as piglet prices have increased..

Bringing Dong Tao chicken to the world market

Recognizing Dong Tao chicken as a typical product, over the past years, authorities at all levels of Hung Yen province have devoted many resources to preserving and developing the breed. Dong Tao commune currently has about 15,000 commercial chickens, serving the 2025 Lunar New Year market. (Photo: Manh Khanh/VNA) Dong Tao Commune, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, located next to the Red River dike, about 20 km from the center of Hanoi, is famous for raising big-footed chickens, chickens for the king. Many people here have become billionaires thanks to raising this rare and “unique” chicken breed. At the..

Top 5 Favorite Ornamental Fish Species In Vietnam

Beautiful ornamental fish are not only attractive but also bring us relaxing moments. In the world and in the Vietnamese market, there are many irresistible beautiful ornamental fish. Ornamental fish often have outstanding colors that help your living space become lively and close. They are carefully cared for to maintain their natural colors and ensure the health of the fish. Discover the TOP 5 most popular and favorite ornamental fish in Vietnam. 1. BETTA FISH – THE COLORFUL GEM Betta fish have long, flat bodies and attractive fins that resemble long, wide-spreading dresses. The upper fins start from the middle..

Vitamin E Deficiency in Poultry

Vitamin E deficiency in chickens is a common disease. The disease is simply caused by a lack of nutrients in the chicken feed, but the consequences are serious. Vitamin E is one of the substances in the vitamin group and also follows the function of the vitamin group, participating in the body’s reactions as a catalyst, helping the body metabolize (in specific cases, if lacking, it can cause abnormalities in the body). Although vitamin E is not a substance that directly participates in the body’s metabolism, it has a very important role in this process, helping the body stay healthy...

Ort Disease – Pustulosis Pneumonia In Chickens

ORT (purulent pneumonia) is a major concern for chicken farmers, especially when cold weather makes chickens susceptible to respiratory diseases. ORT is a respiratory disease of poultry caused by the bacterium Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale. The disease mainly affects chickens and ducks, but can also infect other poultry species. It is one of the diseases that causes great economic losses in the livestock industry, reducing growth rate, negatively affecting fertility, product quality, and has a high mortality rate if not treated promptly. Currently, the weather in the North is getting colder, causing the resistance of chickens to decrease, creating favorable conditions for..

Top 5 Animals That Are Easy to Raise, Low Capital, High Profit

Animal husbandry is contributing significantly to the transformation of agricultural structure, gradually helping people stabilize their lives. In particular, choosing suitable animal species that are easy to raise, have high productivity but require little capital will contribute to bringing higher efficiency to farmers. Are you looking for an effective way to invest with limited capital through a livestock model? Let’s discover the top 5 animals that need small capital, easy to raise, but bring high economic efficiency. 1. FREE RANGE CHICKEN A popular choice for households who want to invest small amounts. Free-range chicken does not require large barn costs..

How To Effectively Care For Slow-Breeding Sows

What are gilts? Learn about methods of raising gilts such as how to stimulate reproductive hormones, feed cutting process, and appropriate diet. Pig farming is one of the important industries, contributing to providing a large amount of food for our country. However, in the context of international integration as well as being affected by disease factors, the pressure of production costs is posing significant challenges for the industry. To increase their scale of farming, or reproduce after the epidemic, raising gilts is always a top concern. Let’s find out the ways of effectively care for gilts when they are slow..