Vietstock 2024: Transforming Vietnam's livestock sector

Vietnam’s premier international feed, livestock, aquaculture & meat industry show, Vietstock Expo & Forum 2024 took place from 9-11 October, marking a special edition celebrating 20 years of supporting the Vietnamese livestock sector

Hosted by the Department of Livestock Production (the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), this year's edition of Vietstock was organised by Informa Markets with the theme 'Livestock transformation for better production, nutrition, environment and life'. 

With over 400 exhibitors and 13,000 attendees from 50 countries and regions, this event shaped up to be extraordinary and surpassed previous editions with an extensive 15,000 sq m exhibition area.

Vietstock 2024 worked closely with the Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam, Vietnam Ruminant Husbandry Association, Vietnam Poultry Association, Vietnam Fisheries Society, and over 50 associations, governments and media partners across Vietnam. 

Featuring a range of programmes and activities, the event was designed to promote sustainable development in the livestock and aquaculture industries, including: Technologies, products & solutions showcase; Information Classification: General Conferences & Technical Seminars; Match & Meet Programme; Bus-in programme; Eggcellent Theatre; Sustainability Square and the series of livestock & aquaculture roadshows.

A new highlight, the Biosecurity Asia Forum, focused on orientations, methods and implementation strategies for biosecurity, which is a core value for sustainable development in the livestock industry. International experts presented on building a strong biosecurity culture in livestock farming, covering best practices and implementation methods.

The 12th prestigious livestock award, Vietstock Awards 2024 also took place at the event, highlighting progress and innovation in green and sustainable development.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the journey of innovation and development, Informa Markets and the Department of Livestock Production (MARD) supported up to 30%/booth cost for Vietnamese SMEs participating in Vietstock for the first time. SMEs participating in the New Business Pavilion were arranged in a concentrated area and adjacent to the booth of the Department of Livestock Production (MARD). 

Vietstock 2024 took place concurrently with Vietnam’s International Aquaculture Industry Event - Aquaculture Vietnam 2024. This comprehensive event connected the entire value chain of the livestock and aquaculture industries.