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Bringing Dong Tao chicken to the world market
Recognizing Dong Tao chicken as a typical product, over the past years, authorities at all levels of Hung Yen province have devoted many resources to preserving and developing the breed. Dong Tao commune currently has about 15,000 commercial chickens, serving the 2025 Lunar New Year market. (Photo: Manh Khanh/VNA) Dong Tao Commune, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, located next to the Red River dike, about 20 km from the center of Hanoi, is famous for raising big-footed chickens, chickens for the king. Many people here have become billionaires thanks to raising this rare and “unique” chicken breed. At the..
Vitamin E Deficiency in Poultry
Vitamin E deficiency in chickens is a common disease. The disease is simply caused by a lack of nutrients in the chicken feed, but the consequences are serious. Vitamin E is one of the substances in the vitamin group and also follows the function of the vitamin group, participating in the body’s reactions as a catalyst, helping the body metabolize (in specific cases, if lacking, it can cause abnormalities in the body). Although vitamin E is not a substance that directly participates in the body’s metabolism, it has a very important role in this process, helping the body stay healthy...
Chicken and egg prices go up, increasing profits for farmers
Similar to pig farming, poultry farmers are actively raising their flocks to prepare products for sale to meet the strong demand for consumption at the end of the year. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total number of poultry in the country is estimated at 567,528 by the end of October; an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2023. Industrial chicken prices in the North increased continuously in October due to limited supply, commonly trading around 33,000 VND/kg, some farms sold whole male chickens weighing more than 4 kg/head at 38,500..
Poultry farming needs AI technology
One of the solutions to improve the efficiency of poultry farming is artificial intelligence (AI) – a technology that is predicted to create a breakthrough development for the smart poultry farming industry. However, there are still concerns that this technology is not really as “magical” as advertised and many opinions say that AI is being misplaced in the poultry industry. But in the future, many workers will fall into unemployment when AI is widely used in livestock farms. Applying AI and smart technologies to livestock farming brings a myriad of benefits, the most obvious of which is making work faster..
Avian flu can be more dangerous if combined with seasonal flu virus
So far, 17 US states have reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu, but there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the infections remain mild. Experts warn that bird flu could become more dangerous if it combines with seasonal flu viruses. Bird flu appears to be on the rise in the US, but only in people who have been exposed to infected animals – namely cows and poultry. Since April 2024, the US has seen 36 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 17 states. Of those, 16 were in California, seven of which were diagnosed in the week..
Farmers actively restore livestock herds to serve the year-end market
Despite being heavily affected by natural disasters, Thanh Hoa province’s agricultural sector is still maintaining a high growth rate in 2024 with quick recovery solutions. Households increase herd restoration and safe livestock farming at the end of the year. To achieve this goal, Thanh Hoa province is focusing on implementing solutions to overcome the damage; in which the livestock sector of the province is focusing on re-herding short-term products such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc. to serve the food market at the end of the year. According to statistics from the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine of Thanh Hoa..
Top 5 Largest Poultry Production Companies in the World 2024
The growth of poultry companies reflects the size of the world’s poultry industry, making it the most consumed commodity. In 2024, the global poultry industry continues to grow strongly, with the top major poultry companies coming from many different countries. Below is a list of the world’s top 5 largest poultry companies based on annual poultry production. 1. JBS SA The world’s largest food manufacturing company, particularly prominent in the poultry processing sector. – Number of poultry are processed about 3.38 billion poultry per year, making it the world’s largest poultry company by production – Revenue 2023: Reach 72.9 billion..
Common diseases in poultry
It is extremely important to have prior awareness, experience, and specialized knowledge of disease characteristics and know how to treat common diseases in poultry. Poultry is an important source of meat and eggs worldwide. However, they are very susceptible to many diseases, causing serious damage to the livestock industry. Understanding these diseases, from their causes, clinical symptoms, to preventive measures, is extremely important to maintain the health and productivity of poultry. It greatly determines the economic efficiency of poultry farming. Let’s find out common diseases in poultry to prevent diseases effectively. 1. Newcastle disease Cause: by Newcastle virus (NDV), belonging..