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Biosafety Pig Farming Techniques

Biosecurity farming is a measure to help protect the health of pigs, prevent disease and minimize negative impacts on the environment. Nowadays, as livestock farming is increasingly developing, it also leads to many complicated and dangerous diseases. Therefore, with disease prevention and treatment in pigs, farmers need to implement biosafety farming. Biosafety farming is the synchronous application of measures to prevent animals from contacting pathogens, to protect pig’s health, and the health of the whole community and the environment. 1. ABOUT THE FARM The barns need to be designed properly, far from residential areas, easy to clean, well-ventilated, with a..

Glasser’s Disease in Piglets

Glasser’s disease in piglets is a disease that is present all over the world and has caused significant damage to the livestock industry, especially since the outbreak of PRRS. Glasser’s disease, also known as pansinusitis, is an infectious disease in piglets, mainly in weaned piglets from 4 – 8 weeks old, caused by the bacteria Haemophilus parasuis (parasuis hemophilus). The disease is persistent, causing major consequences for farmers. To help farmers have a more general view of the disease, you need to know more about the necessary information about Glasser’s disease – pansinusitis in pigs. 1. CAUSES OF DISEASE Haemophilus..

Pig prices continue to rise after storms and floods, but farmers still face warnings of losses

Pig prices have continued to increase in many sessions. In some northern provinces, pig prices have exceeded 70,000 VND/kg – the highest since the beginning of the year. Pig prices today (September 25) continued to increase slightly in all three regions. Currently, the Northern region still holds the highest transaction price in the country. The nationwide survey price this morning fluctuated between 63,000 – 71,000 VND/kg. Specifically, on the morning of September 25, pig prices in the North continued to increase by 1,000 VND/kg in Yen Bai and Ninh Binh, reaching 69,000 VND/kg, equal to the transaction price in Ha..

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,..

How to Choose a Boar for Breeding

In the current situation where the price of animal feed is increasing, to contribute to reducing feed costs and improving livestock efficiency, we need to pay more attention to breeding animals. Selecting a boar for breeding is an important step in the breeding process, directly affecting the reproductive performance, growth rate, and meat quality of the piglets. Selecting a good boar for breeding not only helps optimize production but also improves the quality of the pig herd, bringing high economic efficiency. 1. SELECTING MALE BREEDING PIGS Choosing a boar for breeding is not simply choosing a large and healthy pig,..

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,..

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..

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..

Aggressive pigs – Top 4 reasons

Pigs are gentle but they can also become aggressive from fighting over feed, fighting to establish a hierarchy, protecting their young, to reacting to a stressful environment. Pigs are often known as gentle animals, but sometimes they also have unexpected actions that surprise us. Let’s explore the top aggressive actions that pigs can show. 1. BITING EACH OTHER OVER FEED Pigs are herd animals, but they can become aggressive when feed is insufficient or not distributed equally. In these cases, pigs will often bite and push each other to get feed. In a collective living environment, pigs often struggle to..

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..