Dong Nai: Poultry Farming Still Exists in Residential Areas
On November 1, the price of live chickens in Dong Nai dropped to around 5,000 VND/kg, yet there are still no sources for consumption. Facing the risk of losses, many poultry farm owners expressed their willingness to cull their chickens if local authorities permit and provide supportive policies.
Currently, the total poultry and waterfowl population in Dong Nai exceeds 5 million, with approximately 3 million requiring vaccination (as of November 1, over 2 million have received their second vaccination).
In an interview with Tuoi Tre, an official from the Dong Nai Animal Health Department stated that they are focusing on vaccinating the poultry population and have not yet developed specific plans for controlling outbreaks if they occur. This official also mentioned that since the beginning of this year, Dong Nai has issued a directive prohibiting poultry farming in Bien Hoa City, towns, and concentrated residential areas. However, in practice, this ban has not been effective due to the lack of appropriate enforcement measures.
H. DANG
Hanoi: Ban on Selling Raw Poultry Blood
The Hanoi Department of Health has recently issued a document to the Food Safety Steering Committees of various districts and towns, strictly prohibiting food establishments from selling raw blood products made from poultry and waterfowl. Mr. Le Anh Tuan, director of the Hanoi Department of Health, stated that around November 7, the department will conduct inspections to enforce the ban on selling raw poultry blood. Violators will face strict penalties.
THUY KHE
Quang Nam: Over 500 Ducks Dead
On the afternoon of November 1, Phan Thang An, chairman of the Thang Binh District People’s Committee, reported that in recent days, two flocks of ducks from two small-scale households in the district, totaling around 500 ducks, have died under unexplained circumstances. One flock, approximately 100 ducks, is located in Binh Que commune, while the other, consisting of 400 ducks, is in Binh Dao commune. All deceased ducks have been disposed of, and disinfection measures have been carried out. The district is currently organizing blood sample collection from poultry in the area for testing.
HOAI NHAN
