To safeguard animal health and ensure sustainable livestock growth, the Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee has approved its 2026 Disease Prevention Plan for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture.
With a budget of USD 346,150, the plan emphasizes synchronized vaccination campaigns and pathogen surveillance across the region. By combining prevention and monitoring, officials aim to reduce risks before outbreaks occur.
Vaccination and surveillance at the core
The 2026 strategy prioritizes a prevention-first approach, centering on early detection and immunization:
- Primary vaccination phases: Scheduled for March-May and September-November. Mandatory vaccines include Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian Influenza, Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), and Rabies.
- Coverage target: Minimum 80% immunization rate of the total herd/flock.
- Active surveillance: Monitoring extends beyond terrestrial livestock to include aquaculture (shrimp, marine fish, mollusks) for early risk warnings.
- Disinfection: Two large-scale sanitation campaigns will target farming and slaughtering facilities.
Budget priorities and institutional responsibilities
The total provincial budget of USD 346,150 is specifically allocated to secure resources for key activities:
- Vaccine procurement: Over USD 207,700
- Disinfectants and chemicals: USD 48,000
- Disease surveillance: USD 45,000
Execution & compliance:
- DARD: Leads vaccine coordination and technical guidance.
- Commune People’s Committees: Responsible for local enforcement and managing small-scale slaughterhouses.
- Producers: Must declare livestock activities, self-fund vaccinations (if not subsidized), and immediately report abnormal animal deaths for rapid containment.
