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South Korea: First Foot-and-Mouth Disease Case Reported After Nearly Two Years

According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Seoul, on March 14, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea (MAFRA) confirmed a case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a local livestock farm, marking the first outbreak in nearly two years since the last case was recorded in May 2023. Quarantine officers spray disinfectant at a cattle farm in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, after detecting a case of foot-and-mouth disease on March 14, 2025. Photo: Yonhap Quarantine officers spray disinfectant at a cattle farm in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, after detecting a..

VIV ASIA 2025: Technology exchange and opportunities to bring Vietnam’s livestock industry to international level

From March 12 to 14, 2025, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand becomes the center of the Asian livestock industry with the event VIV ASIA 2025. This year’s event continues to affirm its strong appeal when gathering more than 1,500 leading brands in the field of livestock and aquaculture, including the notable participation of many Vietnamese enterprises. VIV ASIA 2025 welcomed a large number of visitors, including significant participation from delegations from Vietnam. At the opening ceremony, Mr. Prasert Chantararuangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic and Social Affairs, outlined Thailand’s strategic vision for developing the food industry...

Sustainable Growth – Expanding Our Reach

Following the success of the 1st export order of the year, VB Pharma continues to conquer new international markets by exporting another foreign shipment. The order not only affirms the quality and reputation of VB Pharma but also demonstrates the trust from global partners. Each shipment is not only the result of continuous efforts but also a source of pride when Vietnamese products are increasingly reaching out to the world. Image of exporting the next order With the motivation from consecutive successes, VB Pharma constantly innovates, expands production capacity, optimizes processes to meet the increasing demand from domestic and foreign..

Pork supply will soon be guaranteed

In recent days, the price of live pigs has reached 83,000 VND/kg in the southern provinces, bringing great profits to farmers and businesses. However, the price is not expected to increase much more because there is imported meat and farmers who have restored their herds will be able to supply the market in the near future. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of February 2025, the total pig herd nationwide reached over 30 million, an increase of about 3.2% over the same period last year. A slaughterhouse owner in Dong Nai said that previously, the facility slaughtered..

Treatment process for slime mold on perch

Slime mold disease is one of the common and dangerous diseases for farmed fish, and causes great economic losses. Slime mold disease on perch is very common in perch, square-headed one, most of them often have this disease. Farmers need to better understand the process of treating slime mold on perch effectively. 1. SLIME MOLD DISEASE This disease is caused by Achlya bisexualis, also known as cotton mites or skin fungus, mold. When the fish get sick while swimming in the water, we see white spots on the fish’s body like cotton and the fish’s skin secretes a lot of..

China: Pork consumption will not increase in 2025

According to Reuters, citing Zhu Zengyong, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, pork consumption in China will not increase in the near future. Zhu Zengyong said that demand for pork in China – the world’s largest consumer market – has decreased in recent years due to a weakening economy, leading to a surplus supply that has put downward pressure on prices. Current demand in China is stable and unlikely to increase further. He said companies should not increase breeding sows this year, but instead focus on reducing costs and improving the efficiency of breeding sows. In 2024,..

Poultry feathers may play an important role in the transmission of HPAI

Understanding how the virus is transmitted between hosts and farms can help prevent its spread. Understanding the role of vectors – including dust, dander and feathers – and other factors in the transmission of HPAI in commercial poultry will be crucial to preventing the virus and ending the current outbreak. Research has shown that feathers – and especially feather meat – can contain high levels of HPAI. Several French studies are focusing on the link between HPAI transmission and feather meat. “During feather development, the cells inside the feather shaft are filled with virus,” said Erica Spackman, PhD, distinguished senior..

Pork prices increase sharply, farmers are excited

Currently, the price of live pigs in Tien Giang is increasing, farmers are very excited and have high profits. Pork prices increase sharply, farmers are excited. Photo: TTXVN Specifically, the price of live pigs that traders are purchasing fluctuates around 8.2 – 8.3 million VND/100 kg (100 kg), an increase of 2 – 2.5 million VND/100 kg compared to last year and a fairly strong increase in recent years. Mr. Duong Tan Si, the owner of a pig farm in Tan Phu Dong district, said that with this price, each pig weighing 120 kg when sold, farmers can make a..

Breakthrough At The Beginning Of The Year_Export Starting

VB Pharma has just made an important mark when launching the first international export order of the year. VB Pharma has just made an important mark when launching the first international export order of the year, marking a favorable start and continuing the company’s strong growth momentum, affirming its solid position in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. Image of the first export order 2025 Promoting the motto “Quality creates value”, VB Pharma constantly improves technology, modern production processes, and enhances product quality to meet the increasingly high demands of customers and the current market. The success of the first export order..

Pork prices increase sharply

For the past 2 months, the price of live pigs in Thai Nguyen has been on an upward trend and has increased the most in the past week. Currently, the price of live pigs in the market is at 71-73 thousand VND/kg, an increase of 5-8 thousand VND/kg compared to the same period last year. The high price of live pigs has also led to a significant increase in the price of hogs. According to Ms. Trinh Thi Manh, a pork trader in Group 8, Hoang Van Thu Ward (Thai Nguyen City), for the past week, the price of pork..