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The Most Expensive Pig Breeds in the World

Pork is a popular ingredient in cooking, but each breed of pig has a different value. So which meat breeds of pig are the most expensive? And why are they so expensive? Let’s find out the list of the top 5 most expensive pig breeds in the world ! Pigs are not only a popular food source globally, but are also an important part of the culture and cuisine of many countries. Some special pig breeds are highly valued not only for their economic one but also for their delicious meat quality, making them sought after by producers and gourmets...

Pig prices are high, but it is difficult to make sure for the market

Pig prices are currently high, helping farmers make profits. However, diseases, high costs of seeds and feed are also barriers that make a part of farmers hesitant to restock. Prices are high but supply is limited According to the latest updated data, the price of live pigs on July 1 had no new fluctuations compared to previous days when in all three regions it was kept around the threshold of 63 000 – 69 000 VND/kg. Specifically, in the North, live pig prices remain stable around 67 000 – 69 000 VND/kg. The Central and Central Highlands markets remain stable..

Vaccination for porkers

In livestock in general and pig farming in particular, vaccination is the first and extremely important step in disease prevention. Therefore, to minimize the risk of disease and ensure the health of the pig herd, farmers need to know detailed about the vaccination schedule of swine. Vaccinating pigs is an important part of protecting the health of pigs and greatly determines the efficiency of farming. It helps keep them healthy and limits or eliminates some dangerous infectious diseases in pigs. Therefore, the Vaccination Schedule needs to be strictly followed to ensure pigs are protected from infectious diseases throughout their lives..

Dual benefits from biogas in livestock farming

As a coastal locality with many large-scale livestock raising households in Tam Ky City (Quang Nam), Tam Thang commune is supporting households to build biogas tanks to solve the pollution environment in livestock farming. Mr. Nguyen Hong Ha’s family in Thach Tan village (Tam Thang commune) has raised pigs with a herd of nearly 20 pigs since 2018 until now. Although Mr. Ha’s family built a cellar to treat waste, it still could not completely eliminate the odor, affecting his family and neighbors. In early 2024, with local guidance and support, Mr. Ha built a biogas tank. Up to now,..

4 months of 2024: China’s pork imports drop sharply

Abundant domestic supply caused China’s pork imports to drop sharply in the first four months of 2024. According to a report by the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), in China, the oversupply situation, but the output is still high, has caused the domestic price of live pigs and pork to decrease for a long time. This situation is negatively affecting the industry in general because large-scale farmers continue to suffer losses, while many small-scale farmers have had to suspend their farms and stop raising pigs. Pork side imported from Russia China’s pork imports also decreased due to abundant..

Live pig prices increased sharply, reaching a 5-year peak

Normally, the price of live pigs decreases in the summer, because when the weather is hot, consumers eat less meat than when the weather is cold. However, this year the pork market is going against the rules. Currently, the price of live pigs for sale is nearly reaching 70,000 VND/kg, an increase of about 10,000 VND/kg compared to the spring and is currently at the highest level in 5 years. From after the Lunar New Year to mid-April 2024, traders buy live pigs at farmers’ barns at prices ranging from 58,000 – 60,000 VND/kg. From mid-April until now, the price..

South Korea discovered the first farm infected with African swine fever

According to the TTXVN in Seoul, on May 22, South Korea’s African Swine Fever (ASF) Response Committee announced that it had discovered the first outbreak on a farm with more than 1,200 pigs in Cheorwon district, Gangwon province (North). South Korea discovered the first farm infected with African swine fever. Image: AFP The Committee decided to send an epidemic prevention and epidemiological investigation team to the above farm to take measures to prevent the disease from spreading widely. Measures to control people, vehicles and livestock entering and exiting are carried out simultaneously with the destruction and burial of livestock being..

The livestock industry enters a new cycle, it is expected that pig prices will remain high until 2025

According to representatives of large pig farming enterprises, the livestock industry is entering a new cycle with live pig prices expected to remain high until 2025. Currently, live pig prices across the country have reached their highest level since the beginning of 2023 to now. Shortage of domestic and imported supplies Since mid-March 2024, hog prices across the country have maintained a positive upward momentum and are currently reaching 65,000 VND per kg in many localities – the highest price since the beginning of 2023 until now, even recording received a price of 68,000 VND per kg in scattered places...

Pig prices are high but there is no source to sell

According to Mr. Ngo Cao Cuong, Director of BaF Agricultural Finance, live pig prices tend to increase to about 70,000 VND/kg until the end of the second quarter. Currently on the market there are no breeding pigs or weaned pigs to re-herd, so prices are difficult to reduce. BAF Agriculture Joint Stock Company (Code: BAF) has just had a session to share with investors about the production and business situation in the first quarter. The company representative also forecast that the price of live pigs on the market will continue to increase. Mr. Ngo Cao Cuong, Chief Financial Officer, said..

Live pig price May 13, 2024: Increased in the first session of the week

Live pig price May on 13, 2024 increased by 1 000 – 2 000 VND/kg. Currently, the pork market in three regions has traded around 62 000 – 65 000 VND/kg. Northern live pig price May 13 The Northern hog market moved slightly a few places compared to yesterday. Accordingly, the two provinces of Hung Yen and Phu Tho traded at 65 000 VND/kg, after increasing by 1 000 VND. The remaining localities still purchase at yesterday’s pig price. Province Price Increase/decrease Bắc Giang 65.000 – Yên Bái 64.000 – Lào Cai 64.000 – Hưng Yên 65.000 1.000 Nam Định..