Vietnam’s meat imports are expected to reach 90,000 tonnes this year, including 152,000 heads of live cattle, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). So far this year the country has imported 81,000 tonnes of meat, in which poultry accounted for 70%. Deputy Head of Animal Health Department at MARD, Mr. Tran Dinh Luan said “Vietnam meat production meets most of the local demand, import is equal to only about 3-5% of the total consumed meat” . He emphasized that the need to restructure Vietnam livestock industry in order to ensure sustainable growth and maintain high added value. “We need to develop local supply of materials for animal feed to better control and lower feed prices,” he said.
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