Vietnam pig, poultry numbers expand while cattle decline ASF remains a risk as feed demand and imports rise25 August 2025 25 August 2025 1 minute read 1 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media AsiaVietnam’s pig population rebounded in the first half of 2025, supported by strong prices and a shift toward semi-industrial production, according to a recent USDA FAS market report. Vietnam’s poultry flock grew 4% year over year in June, with no major disease issues reported. The buffalo population was down 3.4% and the cattle herd slipped 0.6% compared to June 2024, due to weak profits and reduced grazing areas. Feed demand is forecast to reach 28.7 million metric tons in 2025 and 29.5 million in 2026. Corn imports are expected to rise to 12.2 million tons as local production declines