Preventing smuggling of buffaloes and cows across the border between Laos and Cambodia into Vietnam

Published 2022년 12월 7일

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vietnam is taking steps to curb the illegal trading and transportation of buffaloes and cows from across the central border and South Vietnam, particularly from the borders with Laos and Cambodia. This action is aimed at preventing the spread of animal diseases like foot-and-mouth disease and skin rash, which pose a threat to the domestic livestock industry and public health. The ministry has directed localities to enhance inspection and control measures at borders, with plans to investigate and penalize those involved in the illegal trade. Additionally, local markets are advised to improve circulation control and testing for banned substances in imported animals.

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Original content

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that, according to reports from specialized veterinary agencies and media agencies, over the past time, the phenomenon of illegally trading and transporting buffaloes and cows across the central border and South Vietnam into Vietnam is quite common and complicated, especially the border with Laos and Cambodia. This phenomenon increases the risk of infection and spread of dangerous diseases in animals such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), skin rash (VDNC), etc., which do not meet animal hygiene requirements. health and food safety, there is a risk of seriously affecting the domestic livestock industry and people's health. In order to urgently put an end to the above situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has sent a document to request localities to strengthen inspection and control, especially at border gates, trails and openings in border areas. to promptly detect and strictly handle cases of illegal ...

Source: Agriculture