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Roundworm disease in cows, calves

Pathogens that are easy to develop and spread, such as parasites, will affect the health of animals and livestock productivity. Roundworms in cows and calves cause great harm, making them thin and malnourished. Remember to clean the barn regularly, pay attention to hygiene when grazing, and deworm cattle regularly. Roundworms are parasites causing rapid harm to cows and calves, and roundworm disease. This is one of the common diseases in livestock farming that affects the growth and development and leaves severe consequences such as enteritis, prolonged diarrhea, malnutrition, stunting. How to prevent and treat roundworm disease effectively in cows, calves?..

Top 5 shrimp breeds with the highest economic value in Vietnam

In Vietnam, shrimp breeds such as giant tiger prawns, lobsters, etc. are loved by farmers. So what other shrimp breeds will be the favorite choice of farmers with high economic value? Currently, the shrimp industry is developing strongly and is increasingly popular. In particular, choosing the right shrimp breed is extremely important to ensure the success of the entire shrimp farming season. Let’s explore the top 5 shrimp breeds with the highest economic value in Vietnam to choose the right shrimp breed ! 1.GIANT TIGER PRAWN (PENAEUS MONODON) Topping the list is Giant tiger prawn. This is one of the..

The price of eel meat has increased again, but farmers have not yet escaped losses

The price of eel meat suddenly increased again, bringing the price of grade 1 eel to 100,000 VND/kg, but this price is still lower than the production cost so farmers have not yet escaped losses.   Recently, eel farming has developed strongly in the Mekong Delta, supply has exceeded demand, and prices have dropped sharply, causing farmers heavy losses. Photo: Trung Chanh. The meat eel market in many provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta is gradually warming up as the price of commercial eels raised without mud using industrial pellets has increased from 15 000 – 20 000 VND/kg,..

The Ministry of Agriculture established 35 inspection teams to prevent and control African swine fever

Implementing Directive No. 21 of the Prime Minister requiring ministries, branches and localities to strictly implement measures to prevent and control African swine fever, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has established 35 working groups to conduct field inspections in 35 provinces and cities. Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Department of Animal Health, said that inspection results in localities show that there are many causes leading to the widespread spread of African swine fever and the risk of further complicated developments. The locality has not announced the epidemic at district and provincial levels and organized anti-epidemic activities..

Raising Bully dogs brings in an income of over 300 million VND/year

Mr. Pham Thanh Giang has a passion for pets, especially Bully dogs, because of his impressive chubby face and large appearance with athlete-like muscles. Mr. Pham Thanh Giang is especially impressed with the Bully dog ​​breed. Photo: Le Hoang Vu. The Bully dog ​​model is attracting the attention of many pet lovers in Can Tho City. Different from traditional dog breeds, the Bully dog ​​is not only a lovely friend but is also highly appreciated for its cute personality, strong protective instincts and ability to adapt well in urban living environments. For many years, thanks to raising expensive dog breeds..

Measures to ensure safety for animals during the rainy season

Quang Tri Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine guides measures to ensure safety for livestock during the rainy and flood season. According to forecasts of the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, in 2024, although there will be fewer storms and tropical depressions than the average for many years, the risk of extreme, unusual, and illegal natural disasters will occur and very complicated. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention, care and protection of livestock before, during and after the stormy season. Recently, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Tri issued a document requesting units..

Effects of pig farming on environment

Understanding and being aware of the environmental impacts of pig farming will help the livestock industry develop more sustainably, contributing to environmental protection and ensuring sustainable socio-economic development. Pig farming today makes a major contribution to the economy and provides the main source of food for humans. However, this industry also brings many challenges to the environment. Activities related to pig farming, from feed production, pig manure management, to waste disposal, can cause negative impacts on the environment: air, soil and water. Especially, waste treatment in the livestock farming process (small-scale livestock farming), has not been paid attention to adverse..

Cow prices dropped sharply, farmers “hanging their barns” because of losses

Cow prices have dropped sharply and remained at a low level since 2022, causing difficulties for farmers in Ha Tinh. Farmers are having to reduce herds and “hang their cages” to avoid losses. Dong Mon Cow Raising Cooperative (Dong Mon commune, Ha Tinh city) previously had 13 members raising fattened 3B cows with a total herd of about 100 cows. However, in recent years, the price of live cattle has dropped sharply, causing many difficulties. Mr. Dang Dinh Luong – Director of the Cooperative said: “In the past, live cows were sometimes priced at 100,000 VND/kg, but from 2022 until..

Young Chinese people value their pets more than their spouses

Every day after work, Yi Ke, 25 years old, walks her two dogs at aPark – a complex for pet owners. Yi considers her two dogs, a 4-year-old Schnauzer and a 4-month-old German Shepherd, her children, calling them “mother”. She spends time with them every day and takes them to many pet events on the weekends. “Like any other parent, I meticulously look after their physical and mental health, giving them the best care,” she said. The white paper on China’s pet industry shows that people born after the 80s and 90s have the most pets, accounting for 78%. Analyzes..

Directive of the Prime Minister on strictly implementing measures to prevent and control African swine fever

The press release of the VPCP said: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang signed Directive No. 21/CT-TTg dated July 14, 2024 of the Prime Minister requesting ministries, branches and localities to strictly implement measures prevention and control of African swine fever. The directive states: According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, from the beginning of the year until now, the country has had over 660 outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in 44 provinces and cities, forcing the destroyed over 42,400 animals, especially in the provinces of Bac Kan, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hoa Binh,..