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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..

Beef prices in the United States have surged to record levels as the nation’s cattle inventory falls to its lowest point in 70 years.

Beef prices in the United States are surging to record levels as the country’s cattle inventory falls to its lowest point in more than 70 years. According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the average price of ground beef rose to $5.79 per pound (0.454 kg) in American cities in March, marking a 12.8% increase over the past year and the highest annual rise on record. A years-long drought in the western U.S. has dried up grazing pastures, prompting American ranchers to continuously shrink their herds. This has created a shortage, pushing up prices for calves and other..

Meeting someone who once raised pigs to use their intestines as traditional pipe filters.

“I’m confident that if the experiment were repeated today, nearly any pig raised on raw scraps and aquatic plants from polluted ponds or lakes would end up with intestines suitable for use as pipe filters.” Nguyễn Đình Tường – Director of Đồng Tâm Livestock and Services Cooperative. Photo credit: Dương Đình Tường A Surprising Discovery in Pig Farming “Some pigs had thicker intestines, others thinner, but all developed what we call ‘pipe-filter intestines’. However, raising pigs this way is extremely risky,” said Mr. Nguyễn Đình Tường, Director of Đồng Tâm Livestock and Services Cooperative (Cấn Hữu Commune, Quốc Oai District,..

Vietnamese Seafood and the Shift in US-China Trade Dynamics

While Vietnamese seafood has the potential to strengthen its position in the US market, it will also face mounting competitive pressure from Chinese products in other markets. Focusing on deep processing and value addition is the key for Vietnamese seafood to remain competitive in the global market. Photo: Hoang Anh The United States is currently a leading importer of several key Vietnamese seafood products, such as shrimp, pangasius, and tuna. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), more than 400 Vietnamese seafood enterprises are currently exporting or planning to export to the US market. As a..

“The UK has banned the import of meat and dairy products from the EU due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease.”

On April 11, according to Politico, the UK government banned travelers from bringing meat and dairy products from the European Union (EU) into the country in an effort to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, which is currently breaking out in several European countries.” Beef is displayed for sale at a market in Southeast London, UK. Photo: AFP/Vietnam News Agency.” On April 11, according to Politico, the UK government announced a new regulation prohibiting travelers from bringing meat and dairy products from the European Union (EU) into the country. This measure aims to prevent the potential spread of foot-and-mouth disease,..