Slight increase in some northern provinces; First detection of H5N1 bird flu in US pigs

Today's live hog price recorded a slight upward adjustment in some northern provinces, bringing the 64,000 VND/kg mark back to the market after a series of days of rapid decline; the US Department of Agriculture detected H5N1 bird flu in pigs for the first time.

Pig price today, November 1: Slight increase in some northern provinces; First time H5N1 bird flu detected in pigs in the US. Illustrative photo. (Source: giachanhcamtuyet)

Pig price today 11/1:

*Pig price in the North:

According to the latest survey, the price of live pigs in the North has increased slightly in Thai Nguyen, reaching 63,000 VND/kg, the same price as Hung Yen and Hai Duong .

Also recording this increase, the price of live pigs in Thai Binh is currently leading the country with a trading threshold of 64,000 VND/kg. Currently, this area is buying and selling at a difference of 61,000 - 64,000 VND/kg.

*Pig price in the Central Highlands region

The Central Highlands market kept prices stable at around 58,000 - 61,000 VND/kg this morning.

The highest price in the region is 61,000 VND/kg, recorded in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Lam Dong. At the same time, Dak Lak is currently the province with the lowest price of live pigs in the country, purchasing at 58,000 VND/kg.

*Pig price in the Southern region

Pig prices in the Southern region continue to remain stable, fluctuating from 59,000 - 62,000 VND/kg.

Accordingly, except for Ben Tre with live pig price reaching only 59,000 VND/kg, other localities in the region are selling at the following levels: 60,000 VND/kg, 61,000 VND/kg and 62,000 VND/kg.

*On October 30, the US Department of Agriculture confirmed that a pig on a farm in Oregon state had contracted H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first time the country recorded an epidemic in pigs.

The spread of avian influenza viruses in pigs is of particular concern because they can be co-infected with bird and human strains, potentially swapping genes to form a new, more dangerous strain that is more easily transmitted to humans.

The USDA said that the US pork supply is currently not affected by the case of avian influenza in pigs in Oregon and the risk of spreading to the community remains low.

The Oregon swine farm where the bird flu was reported has been quarantined, and other animals there, including sheep and goats, are being monitored for the disease, according to the USDA. All pigs and poultry on the farm have been euthanized to prevent the spread of the virus and allow for additional testing of pigs on other farms, the agency said.

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