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Exudative Dermatitis In Piglets

Exudative dermatitis is a common disease in piglets under 8 weeks of age, caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus hyicus. Effective treatment steps, including how to clean the skin, inject antibiotics, and provide supplements can protect piglet’s health and productivity. Exudative dermatitis is a common disease in piglets. This disease causes a serious deterioration of health and can lead to death in piglets. Early detection and timely treatment will help to minimize the economic damage to animals. I. REASON Exudative dermatitis in piglets is a disease caused by Staphylococcus hyicus bacteria in piglets, piglets under 8 weeks old are susceptible to..

Chicken and egg prices go up, increasing profits for farmers

Similar to pig farming, poultry farmers are actively raising their flocks to prepare products for sale to meet the strong demand for consumption at the end of the year. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total number of poultry in the country is estimated at 567,528 by the end of October; an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2023. Industrial chicken prices in the North increased continuously in October due to limited supply, commonly trading around 33,000 VND/kg, some farms sold whole male chickens weighing more than 4 kg/head at 38,500..

Top 4 Commonly Raised Catish Species In The North

Catfish is a group of freshwater fish with high economic value, especially in the North. Top 4 most popular catfish species include Clariidae, Hemibagrus, Ictalurus Punctatus, Loach. Catfish is one of the freshwater fish groups with high economic and nutritional value, playing an important role in the aquaculture industry in many countries around the world, especially in Southeast Asia. With the characteristics of being easy to raise, good adaptability to the environment, and fast growth rate, catfish species have become a popular choice of many farmers, especially in Vietnam. Top 4 catfish species that adapt well to natural conditions in..

Poultry farming needs AI technology

One of the solutions to improve the efficiency of poultry farming is artificial intelligence (AI) – a technology that is predicted to create a breakthrough development for the smart poultry farming industry. However, there are still concerns that this technology is not really as “magical” as advertised and many opinions say that AI is being misplaced in the poultry industry. But in the future, many workers will fall into unemployment when AI is widely used in livestock farms. Applying AI and smart technologies to livestock farming brings a myriad of benefits, the most obvious of which is making work faster..

Avian flu can be more dangerous if combined with seasonal flu virus

So far, 17 US states have reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu, but there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the infections remain mild. Experts warn that bird flu could become more dangerous if it combines with seasonal flu viruses. Bird flu appears to be on the rise in the US, but only in people who have been exposed to infected animals – namely cows and poultry. Since April 2024, the US has seen 36 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 17 states. Of those, 16 were in California, seven of which were diagnosed in the week..

HANOI FOCUSES ON DISEASE PREVENTION

From now until the end of the year, the demand for livestock and poultry meat will increase, while the weather will change abnormally, affecting the resistance of livestock. To ensure food supply for consumers, the agricultural sector proactively implements measures to prevent and control livestock and poultry diseases with the motto of prevention as the main focus. Veterinary staff of Chuong My district vaccinate poultry against disease. Photo: Ngoc Son Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien in Van Hoa commune (Ba Vi district) said that her family is raising 10 cows. In animal husbandry, the most important thing is disease prevention. With..

Mastitis In Dairy Cows

Mastitis greatly affecting the productivity and health of cows. From safe milking techniques to barn hygiene measures, along with the use of drugs and care, all will help reduce the risk of infection, increase productivity. Mastitis in dairy cows is one of the common diseases in dairy farming, most dairy farming areas encounter it. Mastitis is an infection deep inside the udder caused by bacteria entering through the milk vent at the tip of the nipple. The disease often harms cows during the milking stage, reducing productivity, fertility and even causing death if not treated promptly. 1. CAUSES OF MASTITIS..

Frog Farming: Golden Opportunity For Vietnamese Farmers

Benefits of frog farming include high nutritional value of frog meat, natural pest control, cost-saving, quick capital turnover, and environmental protection. Did you know that frog farming not only brings in huge income but is also a green, environmentally friendly agricultural model? Let’s explore the frog farming model that brings surprising benefits. 1. FROG MEAT – NATURAL “SUPER FOOD” Frog meat has long been highly valued in cuisine and nutrition. With high protein content and low fat, frog meat becomes an ideal food source for those who want to maintain health, improve muscle or follow a diet. Every 100 g..

Artificial Insemination Technique For Sows

The steps of artificial insemination for sows – an effective method to improve reproductive performance and the quality of breeding pigs. Nowadays, to improve the reproductive performance of sows, artificial insemination techniques are gradually being widely applied in pig farming. Artificial insemination for pigs helps improve reproductive performance, increase productivity and economic efficiency for the farm. 1. FIRST, TO HAVE A PRODUCTIVE HERD OF PIGS, THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT, PRODUCTIVE AND QUALITY PIG SEMEN. Image of sow farming 2. DETERMINE THE RIGHT TIME FOR INSEMINATION IN SOWS First mating (mating gilts): The necessary and sufficient condition..

6 Important Factors In Organic Farming

Organic farming is becoming a new trend in Vietnamese agriculture, especially in the context of increasing awareness of safe and sustainable food. With the development of the livestock industry, many people are shocked to see animals being confined and kept in terrible conditions. They are also worried about the risk of antibiotic contamination from food containing animal meat. In search of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, many people have turned to the organic farming movement, a movement that has a history from 1920 to 1950 in countries such as the UK, Europe and North America. Currently, organic farming is one..