Honouring 35 Golden livestock products of Vietnam 2024

On the evening of May 30, within the framework of the ILDEX Vietnam 2024 Exhibition, the Vietnam Poultry Association, in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Production and the National Agricultural Extension Center (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), organized the award ceremony for "Vietnam Livestock Gold Products" 2024.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Pham Kim Dang, Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Production (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), noted that in recent years, the livestock sector in Vietnam has seen significant growth in both production and value, making important contributions to the socio-economic development of the country. The international market has also recognized Vietnam's livestock production capabilities.

"Despite being a country with a modest area, Vietnam has managed to provide food for 100 million people, essentially meeting domestic needs and beginning to export some products.

These achievements are due to the attention of the government, regulatory agencies, and especially the active participation of enterprises and farming households who have overcome difficulties to produce the best livestock products", said Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Production Pham Kim Dang. He expressed hope that in the future, the associations and companies awarded today will continue to develop and contribute more to the overall development of the livestock industry.

According to Mr Nguyen Thanh Son, Chairman of the Vietnam Poultry Association, the "Vietnam Livestock Gold Products" award aims to recognize, encourage, and motivate units within the livestock sector. This activity also responds to the patriotic emulation movement for the 2021-2025 period launched by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development: "The entire Agriculture and Rural Development sector unites to build a modern agriculture, prosperous farmers, and civilized rural areas" for the 2021-2025 period.

"Recognizing, praising, and honouring high-quality livestock products also helps motivate organizations and individuals from all economic sectors to work creatively, improve product quality, and enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam's livestock industry in both domestic and international markets, leading to the efficient and sustainable development of Vietnam's livestock sector", said the Chairman of the Vietnam Poultry Association.

After 8 months of launching, there were 200 products from various fields registered by many enterprises and farms. The Organizing Committee and the Selection Council worked seriously, fairly, and transparently according to the Award Regulations and current State regulations to select 67 products for the final round.

In the end, 35 products from 22 enterprises were honoured by the Organizing Committee. Among these, there were 12 products in the livestock breeding field, 7 in animal feed and additives, 11 in vaccines/veterinary medicines and biological products, 2 in meat and eggs, and 2 in environmental protection.

Out of the 35 products awarded the "Vietnam Livestock Gold Products" title, 11 products won the First Prize in various fields and product groups.

"All the winning products are innovative, have been approved for circulation, and widely applied in practice, bringing high economic and social efficiency", noted the Chairman of the Vietnam Poultry Association.

As one of the enterprises winning the First Prize for "Vietnam Livestock Gold Products" for the third time with the San Ha herbal chicken meat product, Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Ha, General Director of San Ha Co., Ltd., stated that this recognition is a testament to the relentless efforts of units and enterprises that have continuously innovated to produce golden products, thereby significantly contributing to the robust development of the national livestock industry.

"We will continue to strive, improve, and innovate technology, and engage in sustainable livestock farming to keep creating quality products for consumers", said Ms Pham Thi Ngoc Ha.