Amid the complex developments of cold air outbreaks, livestock farmers in Da Nang are proactively implementing a range of measures to protect their herds and flocks and maintain stable production.
PROACTIVELY PREVENTING DISEASE RIGHT AT THE FARM
The seasonal transition is a period when diseases such as hemorrhagic septicemia, foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, avian influenza, and others are likely to emerge. Therefore, farms have stepped up weather monitoring and prepared response plans.
In Tien Phuoc Commune, Ms. Nguyen Thi Dong, owner of a pig farm with nearly 3,000 pigs on 10 hectares, said:
“In addition to reinforcing and covering the barns to keep them warm, I always stockpile straw, rice bran, cornmeal, cassava, and plant more grass to supplement the feed supply. The farm is also fully vaccinated, while disinfectant is sprayed 1–2 times a week.”
Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thi Nguyet Anh (Hoa Tien Commune) is raising more than 1,300 chickens and maintaining a nearly 100 m² bio-bedding system. To help the flock grow well in the cold season, Ms. Anh regularly operates heating lamps when temperatures drop sharply, increases feed rations, and supplements vitamins and minerals to boost resistance.
“On humid rainy days, I always keep the chickens in the coop to keep them warm and limit pathogens. The bio-bedding is also regularly renovated to ensure the rearing environment remains dry, airy, and clean,” she shared.
Developing a goat-raising model in Hai Van Ward, Mr. Le Ngoc Anh is also facing the risk of pneumonia, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and other diseases in his herd of 150 goats. Green feed becomes scarce in the cold season, so he has had to apply silage methods using grass, corn stalks, and bran to proactively secure feed supplies for many months.
“If stored properly, silage can be used for up to 6 months, making it easier to care for the goats,” Mr. Anh said.
STRENGTHENING TRANSPORT AND SLAUGHTER CONTROLS TO LIMIT DISEASE OUTBREAKS
Localities across Da Nang have stepped up communications, technical guidance, and requirements for livestock farmers to strictly comply with vaccination and barn sanitation measures.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoang, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thang Truong Commune, said the locality is focusing on synchronously implementing disease control measures, promptly handling outbreaks, reviewing the situation of livestock and poultry herds, and maintaining disinfection and sterilization in high-risk areas. The 2026 disease prevention and control plan has also been prepared for immediate implementation at the beginning of the year.
According to Mr. Dang Ngoc Son, Director of the Da Nang Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health, following the recent floods, veterinary forces have coordinated with localities to intensify disease prevention and control, support residents in restoring production, and ensure food supply—especially pork—for the 2026 Lunar New Year.
The livestock sector is also tightening control over the transport and consumption of animals and animal products; decisively handling cases of trading and slaughtering animals of unclear origin; while strengthening supervision at centralized slaughter facilities and small-scale establishments.
Huu Anh
Source: Da Nang Newspaper
