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Use veterinary medicine properly
The use of veterinary drugs in animal husbandry must comply with instructions and certain principles to achieve the desired effect. Selection – Farmers should choose to buy drugs from reputable veterinary drug manufacturers on the market. – When buying, carefully read the usage section to see which specific disease the drug is used to buy the right type. Using veterinary drugs as chemicals and disinfectants – To ensure effective disinfection and health for livestock, it is necessary to choose the right type of chemical, and at the same time, use the right technique to promote effectiveness without causing unwanted side..
UK provides £3.4m to tackle antibiotic resistance in Vietnam
The UK and Vietnam have both committed to being responsible international partners in antimicrobial resistance management. On 28 August, the British Embassy in Hanoi, in collaboration with Family Health International (FHI 360), co-hosted the launch of Phase II of the UK-funded £3.4 million Fleming Fund Country Support Programme to continue tackling antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam. The Fleming Fund, managed by the UK Government, aims to support low- and middle-income countries to improve their antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems, increase laboratory capacity and promote the use of quality data to inform decision-making in tackling the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. The Fleming..
150,000 doses of Vietnamese African swine fever vaccine to be exported soon
It is expected that on August 29, 150,000 doses of African swine fever vaccine researched and developed by AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company will be exported to the Philippines. This shipment is among 600,000 doses of AVAC ASF Live that the Philippine Government has ordered after allowing its circulation in the country since last July. On August 26, a delegation from the Philippines inspected the African swine fever vaccine storage facility of AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company in Hung Yen. Mr. Rosendo O.So, Chairman of the Philippine Agricultural and Industrial Extension Agency (SINAG), said: The Philippine government hopes to solve..
Pork prices in China rise
As of August 21, 2024, the price of slaughtered pigs in China rose to a new high of 20.77 yuan/kg ($1.32/lb), up 0.11 yuan/kg from August 5, 2024, and up from the yearly low of 11.98 yuan/kg ($0.76/lb) on March 18, 2024. In southern China’s Guangdong province, slaughter pigs can sell for as much as 22.6 yuan ($1.44/lb). This is a good sign for China’s pig farming industry after 22 months of market decline coupled with high feed and labor costs. Profits for pig farmers are estimated at $100-$115 per pig, depending on slaughter weight and raising costs. The shortage..
Japan’s super-expensive beef prices hit 4-year low
Wholesale prices in Japan for Wagyu beef have fallen to their lowest since June 2020, as demand plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Japanese beef While prices have yet to recover, farmers are struggling amid rising costs. Demand for premium Wagyu beef has weakened sharply amid inflation, prompting some supermarkets to stop selling it altogether. The average wholesale price of A5 grade Wagyu beef fell to 2,377 yen ($16.13) per kilogram on the Tokyo market in July 2024, down 7% from a year earlier, according to the Japan Meat Wholesalers Association. The price has been falling for five straight months..
End spontaneous business of taking photos with pets in Da Lat from August 25
After verifying the reflection on the dog rental service for taking photos, Da Lat authorities will strengthen management and handling of this spontaneous business activity. Receiving information and clarifying the case of a dog that often took photos with tourists at Lam Vien Square being brutally beaten, the Economic Department of Da Lat City has sent a document to the People’s Committee of Da Lat City to direct the strengthening of management and handling of business activities of taking photos with pets in the city. The proposal document published by the Economic Department of Da Lat City on the morning..
Some trends in pig farming in the world
The livestock industry worldwide has been experiencing many fluctuations and is forecast to continue to grow in 2024 and the following years. In particular, there are new trends in pig farming. At the Conference on Promoting Sustainable Pig Farming organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on August 14 in Hanoi, the Department of Livestock Production presented some typical trends in pig farming in the world today that may affect Vietnam’s approach. Strengthening biosecurity Given the complicated developments of some dangerous infectious diseases such as acute diarrhea in piglets, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as blue..
Hai Duong will simultaneously vaccinate against African swine fever
Hai Duong plans to inject 60,500 doses of vaccine to prevent African swine fever in all localities in the province. Vaccination is being carried out simultaneously in all localities. Hai Duong has currently injected nearly 2,000 doses of African swine fever vaccine to evaluate the safety of the vaccine. Hai Duong will inject 60,500 doses of vaccine to prevent African swine fever in all localities in the province. The number of doses of vaccine is compiled by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development based on the registration of localities. Of which, Binh Giang district is allocated the most with..
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reports unusual death of dairy cow after vaccination in Lam Dong
The Department of Animal Health initially concluded that the main cause of diarrhea in dairy cows in Lam Dong province was due to infection with Pestivirus tauri (BVDV type 2) after vaccination with NAVET-LPVAC vaccine of NAVETCO Company. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has just sent a document to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang regarding the report of diarrhea in dairy cows in Lam Dong province. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, based on clinical symptoms, autopsy examination of lesions, test results and gene sequencing, the Department of Animal Health initially concluded (because currently..
Pig prices forecast to remain high until the first quarter of 2025
The price of live pigs in Dong Nai and the Southeast provinces is currently above 60,000 VND/kg. It is forecasted that the price of live pigs will fluctuate at an acceptable level until early next year. For pig farmers, the current price of over 60,000 VND/kg is acceptable because it ensures farmers a certain profit. Photo: Son Trang. Due to the low consumption period, in the first half of August, the price of live pigs in the Southeast continued to decrease. On August 13, the price of live pigs in this region was around 63,000 VND/kg, down more than 3,000..