The total pig herd has decreased, making it difficult for pig prices to "cool down"

According to the Dong Nai Livestock Association, since the beginning of the year, the price of live pigs has been consistently higher than the same period last year. The reason is that the supply of live pigs cannot meet the demand, and the total livestock herd has decreased due to the epidemic affecting the increase and restoration of the herd.

Specifically, by the end of March 2025, the total pig herd in the province was only over 1.9 million, down 8% compared to the same period last year. Therefore, the authorities and farmers have focused on disease prevention and control, applying disease-free livestock farming to protect livestock. In particular, quarantine, slaughter control, transportation of livestock, poultry, and animal products in and out of the province are strictly controlled and monitored. Localities also focus on management, inspection, and supervision from livestock facilities to transportation and business activities; review vaccination work, count the total livestock and poultry herd in the locality, circulation hubs, and effectively implement disease prevention and control in the area.

Binh Nguyen

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/kinh-te/202504/tong-dan-heo-giam-khien-gia-heo-hoi-kho-ha-nhiet-81b5bf7/