Technical guidelines for organic pig farming

The “Organic Pig Farming Manual” provides detailed technical guidance to support farmers in adopting sustainable livestock systems in Vietnam . It outlines requirements for site selection and housing design, including outdoor access, buffer zones, and hygienic conditions. The manual emphasizes selecting pig breeds adapted to local environments, prioritizing natural reproduction and limiting artificial interventions. Feed must meet organic standards, be free from genetically modified organisms, antibiotics, and growth promoters, while ensuring balanced nutrition. In addition, animal care and health management are based on biological approaches that respect natural behaviors. Disease prevention focuses on good husbandry practices rather than chemical treatments. Overall, the model aims to enhance food safety, protect the environment, and improve economic value for farmers. It contributes to sustainable agriculture by promoting ecological balance, animal welfare, and long-term productivity in organic livestock systems.

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Title Technical guidelines for organic pig farming
Description The “Organic Pig Farming Manual” provides detailed technical guidance to support farmers in adopting sustainable livestock systems in Vietnam . It outlines requirements for site selection and housing design, including outdoor access, buffer zones, and hygienic conditions. The manual emphasizes selecting pig breeds adapted to local environments, prioritizing natural reproduction and limiting artificial interventions. Feed must meet organic standards, be free from genetically modified organisms, antibiotics, and growth promoters, while ensuring balanced nutrition. In addition, animal care and health management are based on biological approaches that respect natural behaviors. Disease prevention focuses on good husbandry practices rather than chemical treatments. Overall, the model aims to enhance food safety, protect the environment, and improve economic value for farmers. It contributes to sustainable agriculture by promoting ecological balance, animal welfare, and long-term productivity in organic livestock systems.
Agroecology Category
  • Animal health
  • Sustainable food system
Agroecology Keyword
  • Sustainable animal feeding
  • Participatory guarantee system
  • Quality standard
  • Sustainable yield
  • Sustainable food system
  • Sustainable livelihood
Contributing organisations Hiệp hội Hữu cơ Việt Nam Trường Cao đẳng Nông nghiệp và Phát triển nông thôn Bắc Bộ Trường Đại học Lâm nghiệp
Author Hà Phúc Mịch, Lê Công Hùng, Phạm Thanh Hải, Trần Thị Thanh Bình, Đồng Thị Thanh, Bùi Thị Cúc
Year 2026
Type of document Practical how-to
Language Vietnamese
Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
Web Link https://coa.org.vn/