Pig price today January 9, 2025: Slight increase in the North
Pig price today January 9, 2025: Continuing to increase slightly in the Northern region, fluctuating between 66,000 - 69,000 VND/kg.
Pig price in the North
On the morning of January 9, the price of live pigs in the North continued to increase in Ninh Binh and Yen Bai, reaching 68,000 VND/kg and 69,000 VND/kg, respectively.
Accordingly, the price of live pigs in the northern provinces and cities currently does not have much difference, fluctuating from 68,000 - 69,000 VND/kg.
Pig price in the Central Highlands
The Central Highlands region moved sideways this morning.
Currently, the price of live pigs in this area fluctuates from 66,000 - 69,000 VND/kg. Of which, Lam Dong is the province with the highest price of live pigs, reaching 69,000 VND/kg.
The lowest price in the region, 66,000 VND/kg, appeared in the provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan.
Pig price in the South
Similarly, the price of live pigs in the Southern region today (January 9, 2025) has not fluctuated. Currently, the price of live pigs in the Southern region is fluctuating between 66,000 - 69,000 VND/kg.
Of which, live pigs in Kien Giang reached 69,000 VND/kg, the same trading level as Dong Nai and Tay Ninh. In Can Tho, Soc Trang, Ca Mau and Ben Tre, the price of live pigs reached 68,000 VND/kg. An Giang and Bac Lieu had prices of 67,000 VND/kg.
In general, the live hog market today has a slight increase in the Northern region, while the price in the other two regions is stable. Survey shows that live hogs nationwide are being traded at around 66,000 - 69,000 VND/kg.
According to Phu Yen Newspaper, the Veterinary Department of Phu Yen province is strengthening inspection and control of the transportation, slaughter, and import and export of animals to minimize the risk of disease spreading among livestock.
The provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine has deployed nearly 8,900 doses of lumpy skin disease vaccine for livestock, with the goal of reaching 80% of the total herd to be vaccinated. In addition, animal quarantine stations operate 24/7 to closely monitor vehicles transporting animals into the province.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Lam, Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Phu Yen province, vaccination and slaughter control will be stepped up in the coming days to ensure a safe food supply and prevent the spread of disease during the peak season.
