Pig prices today increased sporadically across the country

Pork prices nationwide increased slightly

Specifically, in the North, the price of live pigs has reached 76,000 VND/kg in provinces such as Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Thai Binh.

Other provinces such as Tuyen Quang and Vinh Phuc also had a slight increase, up to 75,000 VND/kg.

However, in the remaining localities, the price of live pigs remains stable, fluctuating from 73,000 - 75,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands, the price of live pigs has also increased in some provinces such as Nghe An, Hue, Binh Dinh and Dak Lak. The current price in this region ranges from 73,000 - 80,000 VND/kg, of which Lam Dong and Binh Thuan have the highest price of 80,000 VND/kg.

Other provinces in the region such as Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Khanh Hoa have live pig prices ranging from 73,000 - 75,000 VND/kg.

In the South, the live pig market has temporarily slowed down after a series of strong price increases.

This morning, only Dong Thap recorded an increase of 1,000 VND/kg, up to 80,000 VND/kg. In other provinces in the region, prices ranged from 78,000 - 81,000 VND/kg, which is also the highest price in the country.

In general, the price of live pigs nationwide today still maintains a slight increase in some areas. The current price ranges from 73,000 - 81,000 VND/kg, depending on the locality.

Current epidemic situation

In addition to the price of live pigs, the disease situation is also a notable issue. African swine fever has appeared in 7 districts of Long An province, causing losses to farmers. Specifically, the epidemic has spread to 11 households in 10 communes, with a total of 388 pigs culled, equivalent to 15,860.6 kg. To cope with the epidemic, the Long An livestock industry has implemented preventive measures, including vaccination and strengthening propaganda, instructing people on how to prevent the epidemic and maintain safe livestock farming. To date, the province has injected more than 1,260 doses of vaccine against blue ear disease, more than 4,000 doses of vaccine against foot and mouth disease, nearly 1,400 doses of vaccine against lumpy skin disease, and many other vaccines for livestock and poultry. At the same time, the province has also stepped up environmental sanitation, disinfection and sterilization to prevent the spread of the epidemic.