Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministryof Agriculture and Rural Development has given the green light to the importationof live pigs from Thailand for farming and slaughter, starting from June 12.
In a document sent on June 11, the ministryassigned its Department of Animal Health to issue detailed guidance on sanitarymeasures for the imported pigs in line with existing regulations to preventanimal disease and ensure the safety of domestic herds.
The department director is also responsible forboosting its coordination with inter-sectoral agencies at ports of entry andlocal authorities to strictly manage the imports.
This is the first time Vietnam has permitted theimportation of live pigs, in a bid to counter skyrocketing live pig prices inthe domestic market./.