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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..

Coccidiosis in calves and how to prevent and treat the disease

For farmers, coccidiosis in calf is no longer strange. The disease is detected in many localities, this is considered one of the leading causes of diarrhea in calves. Coccidiosis is one of the common causes of diarrhea in cattle, especially in calves. Coccidiosis is a type of parasite on animals, found widely in cattle such as calves, causing reduced output and economic loss for livestock farmers. 1. CAUSE Coccidiosis in calves is also known as red dysentery, caused by coccidia of the genus Eimeria. Calves become infected by eating coccidial oocysts in fresh grass or stagnant drinking water containing pathogens...

Poultry eggs of unknown origin smuggled into Vietnam via Mong Cai

Van Don District Police recently discovered and seized 3266 breeding chickens and 24 000 chicken and duck eggs of unknown origin on the way from Mong Cai to Hai Duong. At 03:00 on August 10, 2024, in Doan Ket Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province, the Van Don District Police working group discovered, inspected and seized a truck with license plate 34C.378.27 driven by Mr. Hoang Duc Hinh, born in 1982, residing in Xuan Ang Village, Thanh Xuan Commune, Thanh Ha District, Hai Duong Province, transporting breeding chickens and chicken and duck eggs of unknown origin from Mong Cai..

Transparency of ASF vaccination results, including cases of unexpected results

The Department of Animal Health visited each household that had been vaccinated with the African swine fever vaccine to evaluate the results, thereby providing transparent information, even in cases where the results were not as expected. In response to information that some localities said they had difficulty in vaccinating African swine fever vaccine NAVET-ASFVAC due to some unspecific instructions, checking the epidemic situation in Hai Phong, Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) said that there was sufficient legal basis, sufficient grounds and direction from the Prime Minister to vaccinate..

Effective disease management and prevention measures in pigs

In the process of raising animals, the outbreak of epidemics is inevitable. Farmers need to master safe and effective management and disease prevention measures for pigs, as well as prevent and minimize damage. Pig farming has recently received great advantages from market prices, pig prices are always high. However, the pig farming industry is also facing huge obstacles due to losses caused by epidemics such as African Swine Fever, blue ear, pneumonia, etc. Therefore, effective disease management and prevention in pigs has become more urgent. It can be said that hygiene is the basis and foundation of disease prevention measures..

‘Blue Tongue’ Disease Threatens Livestock Industry in Europe

According to a VNA correspondent in Belgium, bluetongue, a mosquito-borne disease, is causing severe damage to livestock in Belgium, especially sheep in the Wallonia region. The disease has quickly spread to neighboring countries and threatens the livestock industry in the region. Bluetongue first appeared in the Netherlands in late 2023, and has quickly spread to Germany, the UK, Flanders and now Wallonia in Belgium. According to Thomas Demonty of the Wallonia Agricultural Federation, the province of Liège is the most affected. The hot and humid weather has created favorable conditions for the development of mosquitoes, which transmit the disease. Wind..

Preventing diseases for animals during the rainy season

The North is in the rainy and stormy season. This is an opportunity to spread pathogens and cause food shortages for livestock and poultry. To minimize damage in livestock farming during this period, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Hai Duong province recommends the following measures to livestock farmers: 1. Before the storm Before the rainy and stormy season, farmers must prepare sturdy barns, reinforce roofs, and support columns to limit roof damage when there are strong winds. The curtain system must be tied tightly to prevent rain and wind from entering the barns, especially in barns..

Roundworm disease in cows, calves

Pathogens that are easy to develop and spread, such as parasites, will affect the health of animals and livestock productivity. Roundworms in cows and calves cause great harm, making them thin and malnourished. Remember to clean the barn regularly, pay attention to hygiene when grazing, and deworm cattle regularly. Roundworms are parasites causing rapid harm to cows and calves, and roundworm disease. This is one of the common diseases in livestock farming that affects the growth and development and leaves severe consequences such as enteritis, prolonged diarrhea, malnutrition, stunting. How to prevent and treat roundworm disease effectively in cows, calves?..

The price of eel meat has increased again, but farmers have not yet escaped losses

The price of eel meat suddenly increased again, bringing the price of grade 1 eel to 100,000 VND/kg, but this price is still lower than the production cost so farmers have not yet escaped losses.   Recently, eel farming has developed strongly in the Mekong Delta, supply has exceeded demand, and prices have dropped sharply, causing farmers heavy losses. Photo: Trung Chanh. The meat eel market in many provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta is gradually warming up as the price of commercial eels raised without mud using industrial pellets has increased from 15 000 – 20 000 VND/kg,..