Livestock Panorama

Genetics is a critical factor in determining the productivity and quality of livestock.

Throughout history, the Vietnamese people have established their own methods for selecting good breeds. The image of mother pig in the Dong Ho folk print “Mother pig and piglets” shows the standards of a voracious, fast-growing and fertile pig, including a big snout, long back and pot belly. The yin-yang vortex on the pig’s body symbolises fertility.

Nowadays, advanced technologies provide significant support in selective breeding. People are also more educated on the biological criteria needed to select good breeds to produce higher-quality products and to adequately meet market needs.