TH Group imported nearly 1,300 high-yielding dairy cows from the US

(Baonghean.vn) - In order to improve the productivity and quality of TH Farm's dairy cow herd, TH Group imported 1,294 high-yielding dairy cows from the US to the farm.

This is a herd of purebred Holsterin Frisien (HF) cows carefully selected for their appearance, physique, milk production potential and resistance to diseases in tropical regions; with outstanding milk productivity (reaching 11,000 - 12,000 liters/cow/1 cycle of 305 days), good milk quality.

Comrade Hoang Nghia Hieu presented flowers to representatives of TH Group and businesses participating in the import. Photo: Canh Nam.

The imported dairy cows are all pregnant. In a short time, the number of TH's high-yielding cows can double next year, bringing the total dairy cow herd to nearly 50,000.

TH Group officials and workers welcomed the first high-yielding dairy cows from the US to Vietnam. Photo: Canh Nam.

After entering Cua Lo Port, the herd of cows will be transported to Nghia Dan for quarantine to have time to gradually adapt to the climate conditions and the farming process of TH Farm. Photo: Canh Nam.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Hoang Nghia Hieu - Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development affirmed that the import of high-yielding cows from TH this time has great significance for the livestock industry of Vietnam, changing the face of Nghe An agriculture. Thereby contributing to improving the quality of TH's dairy cows in particular and Vietnam's in general.

Although appreciating the entire monitoring process as well as TH's efforts to import cows, the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development also required the group to strictly comply with the Veterinary Law; continue to quarantine the cows for 45 days for monitoring; he affirmed that the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development always accompanies the enterprise to further develop Nghe An's high-tech agriculture.

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