Pork prices stable during the epidemic season

Due to the complicated developments of African swine fever, many consumers have recently been worried about buying pigs infected with the disease, so the buying and selling atmosphere has become quiet and gloomy. It has been recorded that purchasing power has decreased sharply at traditional markets, but supply and prices are basically stable.

In recent days, at some large traditional markets such as Xanh Market and Song Hien Market, pork prices have been basically stable, ranging from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/kg depending on the type. In the face of the epidemic, all traders have carefully selected pork sources that are safe and fully quarantined. Meat is mainly imported from large farms in the province or reputable suppliers with quarantine certificates, traceable origin and ensuring food hygiene and safety.

Pork purchasing power has decreased sharply at Xanh market, Thuc Phan ward.

If before the epidemic, purchasing power remained stable on normal days and increased during holidays and Tet, now purchasing power has decreased sharply when the epidemic broke out. Many consumers are worried and concerned that pigs will be infected with the disease, causing the buying and selling atmosphere at pork stalls to become quiet and gloomy. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, a trader at Xanh market, Thuc Phan ward, shared: Before, our business was quite favorable, selling a few pigs a day was normal, but now the number of buyers is not much, especially in the past 2 weeks, we almost only sell to regular customers and restaurants, some days we only sell half compared to before because people are hesitant. Although purchasing power has decreased, traders in the market all agree not to increase prices to keep the pork market stable.

The situation is similar in other traditional markets, when people limit their pork intake or switch to other alternative foods such as chicken, beef, fish, eggs, and add more green vegetables to their meals... Beef prices remain at 200,000 - 270,000 VND/kg, chicken and poultry eggs are also stable, with some slight increases. Currently, the prices of poultry eggs range from 25 - 35,000 VND/dozen, poultry meat from 70,000 - 130,000 VND/kg. Ms. Nong Thi Huong, group 8, Tan Giang ward, shared: In the past, I often bought pork at the market to process because the price was affordable and easy to prepare many dishes, but now I am quite worried due to the epidemic situation. I have also replaced meat with some other protein-rich foods such as beans, fish, eggs, but this is only a temporary solution...

Consumers buy pork at Winmart store, Vuon Cam street, Thuc Phan ward.

In addition, some households tend to stock up on pork as soon as information about the epidemic is available, while others choose to "avoid" pork, instead consuming alternative foods or switching to shopping at supermarkets, causing purchasing power to increase at large supermarkets and convenience stores such as Winmart, Cao Bang supermarket, Ngoc Xuan supermarket. Through surveys at Winmart stalls and large and small supermarkets, items such as tofu, mushrooms, soy products and chicken all increased in sales. The number of customers buying pork increased by 20% - 30%. Some customers explained that the price of meat at supermarkets is slightly higher than that of traditional markets, but the origin is clear and has a quarantine stamp, which makes them feel more secure. Many consumers trust the clear supply, ensuring traceability and food hygiene and safety.

According to information from the Department of Crop Production and Livestock, African swine fever has broken out in 56/56 communes and wards in the province, forcing the destruction of nearly 33,000 pigs, including more than 8,800 breeding pigs and nearly 24,000 pigs weighing nearly 1,700 tons of 6,500 households. The worrying thing is that all outbreaks have not passed the 21-day quarantine period, increasing the risk of spreading. The unit coordinates with localities to strengthen propaganda and mobilize households not to re-herd if they do not meet the conditions. Functional sectors strengthen inspection, supervision and strict control in localities with epidemics. Proactively deploy many epidemic prevention and control plans such as: organizing propaganda and mobilizing people to strictly comply with disease prevention and control measures; strictly controlling the slaughter, transportation and trading of pigs; Urge localities to carry out regular vaccinations and spray disinfectants in batches; support the purchase of vaccines and chemicals to promptly handle outbreaks; promptly handle and destroy diseased pigs according to regulations.

In the context of the complicated developments of African swine fever, consumers need to pay attention to the following points to protect their family's health: Only buy meat from reputable places, with clear origins, ensuring food safety and hygiene; check the appearance of the meat, safe pork is usually bright pink, has no strange smell, is not slimy or pale; process thoroughly, cook thoroughly; do not consume meat from sick or dead pigs; do not store too much, meat stored for a long time is easily spoiled if not properly preserved, posing potential health risks.

Dieu Linh

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