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Enterprises support nearly 170 billion VND to restore livestock and aquaculture after the storm

According to incomplete calculations, storm No. 3 caused damage to the aquaculture industry of up to VND2,500 billion and the livestock industry of about VND2,000 billion. As of the morning of September 21, businesses had registered to support nearly VND170 billion in cash, feed, breeds, environmental improvement substances, raw materials, etc. to restore the livestock and aquaculture industries in the Northern region. This information was given at the Conference on coordination to support the recovery of livestock and aquaculture production after storm No. 3 organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on September 21 in Hanoi. Grouper and..

Risk of disease spread from raising smuggled pigs

In Dong Nai, there is a situation where traders are illegally importing piglets from Thailand for sale. These are pigs of unknown origin, so the risk of disease is very high, especially African swine fever. Piglet prices have increased Mr. Le Van Dung’s pig farm in Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai has a capacity of 3,000 pigs. Preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year, 2 weeks ago he bought 800 piglets (weaned pigs) to raise. At this time, he wants to buy 800 more piglets but cannot, because the limited supply makes it difficult to buy in large quantities. Recently,..

Solutions to support seafood businesses to restore operations after the storm

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers said that after storm No. 3, businesses are suffering damage to facilities and reduced business opportunities, etc. Illustration More than 10 days have passed since storm No. 3 made landfall in our country, affecting more than 4,200 cages and rafts that were damaged and swept away. The aquaculture industry in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh suffered heavy losses, affecting the supply of raw materials for seafood processing enterprises in the area. In addition, from now until the end of the year, the demand for seafood supply is expected to increase. Therefore, synchronous..

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development calls for support to restore livestock production after the storm

Storm No. 3 (Storm Yagi) making landfall in our country has caused heavy losses in human lives and property in some northern provinces and cities, including livestock production. To speed up the recovery of livestock production, on September 17, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development wrote a letter calling for support and joint assistance from agencies, units, associations, businesses, organizations, and philanthropists. Storm No. 3 (Yagi) is the strongest storm in the East Sea in the past 30 years. According to incomplete statistics, there are currently about 30,094 cattle; 3,17,239 poultry dead; many barns damaged, causing serious damage to..

Nearly 80,000 chickens died after the flood, the farm owner ‘lost’ tens of billions of dong

Rising floodwaters have submerged the entire chicken farm of more than 80,000 chickens of Mr. Doan’s family, with estimated damage of more than ten billion VND. After just one night of rising water, tens of thousands of egg-laying chickens of Mr. Hoang Ngoc Doan’s family (Bai Gia area, Tam Xa commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi) were swept away. Sharing with reporters, early in the morning of September 10, after checking and seeing the Red River water flooding into the ground, his family mobilized all human and material resources with 8 cars to come to the rescue. But when the convoy..

Proactively prevent and control diseases for animals after rain and flood

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued Official Dispatch No. 6641/BNN-TY on proactive prevention and control of livestock diseases after rain and floods to the People’s Committees of the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh. Recently, the weather in many northern localities has been complicated,..

Prepare immediately a plan to prevent and control animal diseases after super typhoon Yagi

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requires Northern provinces and cities to urgently implement measures to prevent and control livestock diseases after super typhoon Yagi. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requests the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to take proactive measures to prevent and control epidemics in livestock. Photo: TT. On September 9, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sent an urgent dispatch to the People’s Committees of provinces and cities, requesting the implementation of proactive measures to prevent and control epidemics in livestock. The dispatch clearly stated that there is a high risk of..

Exciting Bull Racing Festival at Chua Ro in Bay Nui area

The Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in An Giang attracts a large number of people and tourists from all provinces and cities to watch, cheer, creating an exciting, bustling atmosphere, connecting the nation during the festival. The 10th Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in 2024 was held on September 8. This is a unique and typical cultural feature of the Khmer people in the Bay Nui An Giang region every year on the occasion of the Sene Dolta festival. Participating in the 10th Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in 2024 are 24 excellent pairs of cows of the Khmer people..

Pig price today September 5: Slight increase of 1,000 VND/kg

Recorded live pig prices today, September 5, recorded scattered increases of 1,000 VND/kg, fluctuating between 62,000 – 67,000 VND/kg. Live pig prices in the North The live pig market in the Northern provinces recorded a slight increase of 1,000 VND/kg this morning, trading between 64,000 – 67,000 VND/kg. In Vinh Phuc, live pig prices increased slightly by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the transaction price to 66,000 VND/kg. Lao Cai and Ninh Binh provinces remained at the lowest level of 64,000 VND/kg. Hanoi continued to maintain the highest level in the country at 67,000 VND/kg. Live pig prices in the Central Highlands..

Calling on farmers to use the right medicine, right disease, right dosage

The High-Level Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance calls on farmers to use the ‘right drug’ for the ‘right disease’ and use the ‘right dose’ only when absolutely necessary. Antibiotic resistance is a threat to health and the economy, requiring the joint efforts of individuals and sectors in Vietnam to combat this situation. Photo: FAO. The High-Level Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance, co-organized by the British Embassy in Hanoi, FAO and WHO in Hanoi on 29 August, highlighted the seriousness of the problem of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites become increasingly resistant to drugs, making infections difficult..