Thailand has received approval from the Vietnam Department of Animal Health to export live cattle and buffalo to Vietnam by ship, marking a first for the country. The livestock must undergo stringent germ testing and control measures. The approval of three additional farms as free of foot-and-mouth disease brings the total to 23 farms eligible for export to Vietnam. This development is set to broaden the export market and generate income for farmers. Efforts are also underway to lower animal feed costs and establish vaccine production plants that meet international standards.