Vietnam’s pig industry is growing – and facing new challenges

With pig numbers in Vietnam rapidly approaching 30 million, the country’s livestock industry faces the same problems as any other developed country. How to make the most of pig production in a changing world? Tam Do farm in Vietnam reveals its strategy. The Vietnamese love pork and it features frequently in their meals. Whilst large western style units are becoming part of the Vietnamese pig scene it must be remembered that the bulk of the nation’s pork still comes from backyard operations