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Hung Yen: Poultry egg prices rise, farmers are delighted after a long period of losses.

After a long period of hitting “rock bottom,” poultry egg prices have rebounded in recent months, bringing joy to many farming households. This is not only a positive signal that helps farmers partially recover their losses, but also opens up hopes for stability in the province’s poultry farming sector. Egg prices rise, farmers earn big profits but still worry about a “boom-and-bust” cycle At Gao Market in Pho Hien Ward, since early June, poultry egg prices have risen across the board. Currently, red chicken eggs are sold at 3,000 VND each, Egyptian chicken eggs at 3,500 VND each, duck eggs..

Pig farmers in Ha Tinh reveal why they let their herds listen to… bolero mus

The pigs are raised in enclosed rooms equipped with cooling systems and even get to listen to music — a unique farming method that Mr. Trần Văn Sơn in Đan Hải Commune (Hà Tĩnh) has been successfully applying for over a year. In August 2024, after attending a pig farming training course organized by Quế Lâm Group JSC, Mr. Sơn, from Đông Biên Hamlet (Đan Hải Commune), began raising pigs using an organic, biosecure approach. Unlike traditional farming, this model follows a closed-loop process that incorporates science and technology, including bio-organic bedding. Notably, the pigsties are equipped with electric fans,..

More than 73,000 pigs died from disease in just one month — should we be worried about a pork shortage by the end of the year?

African swine fever is re-emerging across the country, severely impacting the livestock sector and raising concerns about a potential pork shortage at the end of the year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in July alone, 29 provinces and cities reported 571 outbreaks of African swine fever, with a total of 73,488 pigs dead or culled. This is the highest number of outbreaks recorded in a single month so far this year. From the beginning of the year to the end of July, a total of 978 outbreaks occurred in 724 communes across 33 out of 34 provinces..

Hanoi’s illegal slaughter and sale of diseased pigs: Which individuals will face prosecution?

The decision by the Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi Public Security to prosecute three criminal cases involving the consumption of diseased and dead pigs serves as a wake-up call to those who violate business ethics—prioritizing profit over public health by selling contaminated food. Sellers who knowingly purchase diseased pork at low prices to resell for profit will be prosecuted as accomplices. On July 8, 2025, the Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi issued decisions to prosecute three criminal cases under Article 317 of the Penal Code for “Violations of regulations on food safety”, and temporarily detained Lê Văn Tươi, Đặng Văn..

The hidden threat of animal feed oil and recycled cooking oil making their way back to our tables

Feed-grade oil is typically crude, unrefined, and low-cost, meant for livestock consumption. When misused in human food, its toxins can enter the body and cause chronic diseases Cooking oil for human consumption and feed oil differ completely in terms of processing purposes, quality standards, and safety levels. However, the current risk of substandard oils re-entering the food chain is raising serious public concern. 1. What is “dirty oil”? According to common definitions, dirty oil refers to cooking oil that fails to meet food safety and hygiene standards. This includes crude, unrefined oil, recycled oil, or oil that has been chemically..

Prevent the livestock industry from collapsing due to smuggling

On the afternoon of June 19, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien chaired a meeting to address and rectify efforts in combating the smuggling of animals and animal products. Anti-smuggling inspections must not become merely a formality At the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien emphasized that the livestock industry currently contributes about 26% to the total value of agricultural production, with a growth rate of 5.4% last year and a target of 5.7–5.9% for this year. “If we fail to maintain this growth rate, it will be a complete collapse,” he stressed, warning that the..

The National Assembly passed the amendments to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations

The National Assembly has passed the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, which will take effect from January 1, 2026. The Law, adopted on June 14, stipulates that organizations and individuals engaged in production and business activities subject to the application of technical regulations are responsible for declaring conformity for products, goods, services, processes, environments, and other entities involved in socio-economic activities. The Law also simplifies procedures by allowing exemptions from the requirement to declare conformity for products and goods that fully meet quality management requirements as stipulated by..

Chicken prices soar to record levels, yet markets remain empty of sellers

After a prolonged slump, chicken prices have soared, yet paradoxically, many stalls at wholesale and local markets are closing due to supply shortages. After a prolonged period of plummeting prices that left poultry farmers facing heavy losses, chicken prices have surged sharply over the past month. On average, prices have increased by 12,000 to 15,000 VND per kilogram. Despite the strong rebound, many stalls at wholesale and traditional markets have had to close due to a shortage of supply. Mrs. Hoa, a poultry vendor at Khuong Dinh traditional market in Hanoi, said her customers usually order indigenous colored-feather chickens. In..

Quảng Trị: 9 dead pigs found awaiting slaughter in Đông Hà City

On June 3, the Division of Economic, Corruption, Smuggling, and Environmental Crime Investigation under the Quang Tri Provincial Police reported that it had recently discovered and dealt with a truck carrying nine dead pigs parked at the centralized animal slaughterhouse in Dong Luong Ward, Dong Ha City, awaiting slaughter. At 5:10 p.m. on June 2, in coordination with the Quang Tri Sub-Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, the division discovered a truck bearing license plate number 75C-10301 parked at the facility, showing signs of transporting dead animals for slaughter. Upon inspection, the authorities found nine dead pigs on board...

Pet cats: A surprising source of bird flu transmission to humans

Pet cats could be a hidden source of avian flu transmission to humans — a risk that stems from one of their natural behaviors. In recent years, avian influenza viruses (commonly known as bird flu or chicken flu) have spread rapidly and evolved into numerous new variants. These viruses are no longer limited to infecting birds and poultry; they have also crossed over to humans and a variety of other mammals. Scientists have identified that many mammal species — including domestic animals that live in close contact with people — have been infected with avian flu viruses. Among these, the..