Live pig prices in many localities continued to fall sharply on 18/8, fluctuating between 54,000 and 62,000 VND per kg, 25-30% lower than the peak in June.
Dozens of pig carcasses have been found floating in the Dao river and canals in Dong Trach commune, Quang Tri province, raising concerns about environmental pollution and disease outbreaks.
Several households in Phuc Minh village, Nghia Hanh commune, reported being charged 500,000 to 600,000 VND for the collection and disposal of pigs that died from African swine fever.
Authorities in Phu Tho province recently discovered and destroyed nearly 200 pigs that tested positive for African swine fever during an illegal transport.
Du Dinh Hoi and Nguyen Viet Chiem purchased pigs that had died from African swine fever for 20,000 VND/kg, then processed the meat, coated it with blood, and sold it to unsuspecting customers.
