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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..

Farm in the US raises pigs for human organ transplants

(GLO)- A farm in Virginia, USA is developing genetically modified pigs to provide organs for transplants for humans, opening up hope for millions of patients. In order to solve the global shortage of organs for transplants, researchers at a farm in Virginia, USA are developing a special project: breeding genetically modified pigs to provide organs for transplants for humans. This project has opened up hope for millions of patients. Mr. David Ayares – President and Chief Scientific Officer of Revivicor Company said: “We use genetic modification technology to change pig cells, then clone them to create pigs with 10 genetic..

Pig prices remain high, farmers ‘win big’

The price of live pigs is still relatively high and is expected to continue to increase in the coming time. Many pig farmers are eager to sell pigs, promising a ‘warm Tet’ season when they earn hundreds of millions of dong in profits. “Call once and traders will buy everything” After 2 years of struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2023, Mr. Hoang Van Chung’s family (residing in Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang) dared to re-herd with a scale of about 500 sows and pigs, which has been maintained until now. Since the beginning of the year, the family..

Cats and Boxes – The Secret Behind the Strange Hobby

Cats love cardboard boxes because they are a safe place to hide. They provide warmth and protection from other pets and people. If you own a cat, you’ve probably seen how cats go crazy for boxes. Whether it’s a cardboard box, a plastic box, or even an old cardboard box, cats will find a way to climb in, lie down, and take over the space. Let’s discover this interesting secret together ! 1. ABSOLUTE SENSE OF SECURITY Cats are predators and must be wary of predators. In the wild, they often seek out secluded places to hide from predators and..