Potential for growth in livestock production is strong. Although consumption has grown by 6 percent a year, the Vietnamese still eat less meat than their neighbors in China, in the rest of Asia, and in many other developing countries. Preliminary findings reveal a number of obstacles in the way of faster growth of livestock production. Productivity in this sector is low. Markets for livestock products function poorly, and prices of meat and animal feed are high while quality is low.
Improved breeds are in only sparse use, and animal health and veterinary services are insufficient.
The meat-processing industry is underdeveloped, the extension system is underfunded, and the animal research and breeding system is inadequate. Proper citation is required.