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According to Mr. Nguyen Xuan Duong, Acting Director of the Department of Livestock Production, in the first 6 months of 2020, pig production in 9 provinces has increased by more than 100% compared to pre-ASF levels. Currently, the country has over 2.9 million sows, an increase of 7% compared to early 2019. With the results achieved in the first 6 months of 2020, the Department aims to increase pork production by 15-17% in 2020.
Animal feed production is expected to reach 10.55 million tons in the last 6 months, up 11.4% over the same period of 2019, bringing the total output of animal feed in 2020 to 20.5 million tons, an increase of 8.2% compared to 2019. Pig feed accounts for 53% of this total.
Solutions looking forward
Vietnam will need to continue simultaneously implementing various solutions including importing breeding animals, live pigs, and pork in combination with promoting re-stocking of pig herds, and increasing biosecurity.
Deputy Minister, Phung Duc Tien, pointed out another important task will be encouraging and supporting businesses in stepping up processing to stimulate consumption and export. He mentioned that currently, the processing ratio of Vietnam is very low. He also pointed out that a focus on investing in science and technology in animal husbandry will be critical.
July 17, 2020/ Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Vietnam.
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