Under the MoU, the IFC will assist the MARD in fact-finding survey, review, research, amendments proposal, and the development of legal documents to promote livestock production biosecurity and disease prevention and control with a focus on ASF.

IFC supports Vietnam in African swine fever prevention.

In addition, pilot models will be developed for biosafe livestock breeding and disease control according to international standards in some localities and enterprises. The IFC, via its consultation activities in Vietnam, will share international knowledge and experience in policy making and the implementation of pilot models. It will also send experts to give training in the field for Vietnamese personnel.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien hoped with support from the IFC and other development partners like the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), cooperation activities will be conducted successfully, helping Vietnam increase its animal husbandry capacity and opening up opportunities for the nation to access other potential markets.

Rana Karadsheh, IFC Regional Industry Director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services in Asia Pacific, said the signing is an important step in assisting the region and Vietnam in building a foundation for recovering production after AFS.

IFC will help Vietnam improve its capacity in terms of legal framework and institution regarding the implementation of biosafety measures and diseases monitoring in pig farming.

Vietnam successfully clones endangered pig breed

For the first time, Vietnam has successfully cloned the endangered Vietnamese Pot-bellied pigs using a somatic cell cloning technique.

Bac Giang sees favorable sale of pigs and poultry, with stable prices

(BGO) - Over the past week, the Sub-Department of Livestock and Animal Health in Bac Giang province has conducted animal quarantine on 173 vehicles transporting poultry, with an average of 500 heads per vehicle, an increase of 74.7 percent compared to the previous week.

Bac Giang: Total number of pigs and fowls sharply increases

(BGO) - Thanks to good disease control and the safe raising of new herds of livestock and poultry since the beginning of 2021, the total number of pigs and fowls in the province has sharply increased compared to the same period last year, according to relevant agencies.

Bac Giang applies science and technology in pig breeding

(BGO) - In order to improve economic efficiency, many households and farm owners in Bac Giang province have actively researched and applied science and technology in pig breeding, helping reduce cost, labor and disease risks, and especially ensuring disease-free breeding.

Pig raising for Tet in Bac Giang: Ensuring safety, product diversity

BGO - During the Lunar New Year, the demand for food, especially pork products, often increases. To ensure supply and implement price stabilization policy, cooperatives and livestock farming households have focused on preventing diseases and protecting pigs.

Source: NDO/VNA