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Lao Cai: Rising chicken prices bring joy to farmers as they restock their flocks

Since early August, chicken prices have been rising steadily. A favorable market has allowed farmers to turn a profit after a long period of losses. Joy has returned to many farms as households eagerly expand their operations, restock their flocks, and prepare supplies for the year-end food market. About six months ago, the price of commercial chicken at farms ranged from only 37,000 to 45,000 VND per kilogram, and at times even lower, causing heavy losses for many households. Now, prices have surged to between 55,000 and 80,000 VND per kilogram, depending on breed and rearing time, bringing significant profits..

Swine Paratyphoid – Understanding for Effective Prevention and Treatment

In pig farming, diseases are the main cause of reduced productivity and serious economic losses. Among them, swine paratyphoid is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases, often breaking out rapidly and being difficult to control. During pig production, many farmers have experienced prolonged diarrhea, high fever, anorexia, and mass mortality in their herds, especially in post-weaning piglets. These symptoms are often mistaken for classical swine fever or pasteurellosis; however, in reality, they may indicate swine paratyphoid – a highly contagious disease that can cause severe damage to pig herds if not detected and treated promptly. 1. CAUSE Swine paratyphoid..

Vietnam is expected to import nearly 1 million poultry eggs in 2026

According to the Import-Export Department, the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) under Vietnam’s WTO commitments in 2026 for salt is 379,043 tons, and for poultry eggs the equivalent of 909,708 units. The Import-Export Department is currently seeking feedback on a draft Circular regulating the TRQ for salt and poultry egg imports in 2026, in order to implement Vietnam’s commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO) while managing imports reasonably to protect domestic production. Actual quota levels are always lower than WTO commitments The TRQ commitments under the WTO for salt initially, in 2007, were 150,000 tons, and for poultry eggs 30,000 dozen...

Beef prices rise again, farmers in Vinh Long boldly invest

The beef cattle market in Vinh Long is showing many positive signs as live cattle prices rebound after a sharp decline. This is a good signal, bringing joy to many livestock households, encouraging them to boldly expand their barns and increase their herds to improve income. Mr. Pham Van Nhut, from Luong Hoa commune, said that due to low cattle prices in previous years, he reduced his herd size and only kept 5 breeding cows. Currently, calf prices are rising again: 6-month-old male calves are priced at 19–21 million VND per head (an increase of 5–7 million VND), while 6-month-old..

Guidelines for Constructing Tarpaulin-Lined Ponds for Efficient and Cost-Effective Aquaculture

Many farmers prefer tarpaulin-lined ponds over concrete tanks for fish farming. So, what are the advantages of tarpaulin ponds? And what are the requirements for building such ponds to raise fish, shrimp, eels, snails, and frogs? Constructing tarpaulin-lined ponds for aquaculture (fish, eels, shrimp, snails, frogs) has become a growing trend among both small-scale and large-scale farmers, with proven success. With relatively low initial investment, farmers can quickly set up a tarpaulin pond and stock aquatic species right away. Compared with pond excavation, installation and preparation are less complicated. So, how can tarpaulin ponds be built for maximum efficiency and..

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) in Chickens

In poultry farming, Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is considered one of the major threats to chicken flocks. The disease not only directly affects health, causing sudden death, but also reduces productivity. ILT is a highly dangerous respiratory disease in chickens, commonly seen in both broiler and layer farms, and it can cause severe economic losses if timely preventive measures are not implemented. 1. CAUSES ILT is caused by a Herpesvirus. Characteristics of the virus: – It can survive for a long time in the environment, particularly in the respiratory secretions of infected chickens. – The virus spreads rapidly through direct contact..

Pork prices today, September 12: Mixed fluctuations

Live hog prices today, September 12, show mixed adjustments across regions, ranging from 57,000 – 61,000 VND/kg. Northern region On September 12, live hog prices in the North recorded a slight decline, with purchase prices ranging from 57,000 – 60,000 VND/kg. Specifically, prices in Phu Tho decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the rate down to 60,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Hai Phong continued to maintain prices at 60,000 VND/kg. Other localities reported no new price fluctuations. Illustrative image. Central and Central Highlands region Today, live hog prices in the Central and..

Shrimp prices have risen sharply

Since the beginning of 2025, the prices of black tiger shrimp, white-leg shrimp, giant freshwater prawns, and mud crabs in An Giang have remained relatively high. In particular, over the past month, the prices of these aquatic products have continued to rise, helping increase farmers’ incomes and contributing to the stable development of the province’s aquaculture sector. Giant freshwater prawn. Illustrative photo: Lê Sen/VNA. As one of the households with many years of experience in integrated farming of black tiger shrimp, white-leg shrimp, and giant freshwater prawns in Vinh Binh commune, Mrs. Trang Thi Tu Nga shared that her family..

Harmful Effects Of Crop And Intestinal Mycosis In Chickens

Crop and intestinal mycosis in chickens is a dangerous disease that greatly affects poultry health. So, what are its harmful effects on chickens and how can it be effectively prevented and treated? Currently, the poultry industry is developing at various scales. However, one common issue faced by many farms—yet often overlooked—is the harmful impact of crop and intestinal mycosis. Chickens are highly susceptible to this disease, which significantly reduces their productivity. Therefore, understanding the harmful effects of crop and intestinal mycosis in chickens and applying thorough prevention and treatment measures is crucial to achieving high economic efficiency in poultry farming...

Mycoplasma suis Infection in Swine

Mycoplasma suis is a hemotrophic bacterium parasitizing erythrocytes, adversely affecting swine health and causing considerable economic losses. The disease tends to flare up severely when pigs are subjected to stress, abrupt weather changes, or concurrent infections. In modern swine production, although not as prevalent as African swine fever (ASF) or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Mycoplasma suis infection silently reduces herd productivity and profitability. This pathogen induces anemia, stunted growth, poor weight gain, and in severe cases, sudden death, making it a growing concern in current swine herds. 1. CAUSES The disease is caused by Mycoplasma suis, a wall-less..