The article highlights a significant decline in the buffalo herd in Tuyen Quang province, Vietnam, with a 2% decrease from the previous year, dropping to 90,300 heads. This decrease is primarily due to the low market price of buffaloes, leading to heavy losses for breeders and a lack of incentive to expand. As a result, many farmers have shifted their focus to rearing cows or have ceased buffalo rearing altogether. The low market price is attributed to difficulties in trading through China and low domestic consumption. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tuyen Quang province is advocating for improved care, vaccination, and health protection of livestock, and advises against mass sales to stabilize the household economy.