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THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT |
THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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No. 94/2025/TT-BNNMT |
Hanoi, December 31, 2025 |
ELABORATING ON SEVERAL ARTICLES OF THE LAW ON ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 35/2025/ND-CP dated February 25, 2025 defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment;
Pursuant to the Law on Animal Husbandry dated November 19, 2018 amended by the Law dated December 11, 2025 on amendments to some Articles of 15 laws in the fields of agriculture and environment;
At the request of the Director General of the Department of Animal Health and Production;
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment hereby promulgates a Circular elaborating on several Articles of the Law on Animal Husbandry.
This Circular elaborates on clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15 and 16 and point b clause 19 Article 3 of the Law on amendments to some Articles of 15 laws in the fields of agriculture and environment.
This Circular applies to Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals involved in animal husbandry within the territory of Vietnam.
Article 3. General provisions on submission of dossiers
A dossier may be submitted in person or online or via postal service. Electronic dossiers shall comply with the Government’s Decree No. 45/2020/ND-CP dated April 08, 2020 on implementation of administrative procedures by electronic means.
ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES, ANIMAL BREEDS, ANIMAL BREED PRODUCTS
Article 4. Sequence and procedures for approval of international exchange of animal genetic resources on list of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purposes of scientific research, exhibition and advertising; sequence and procedures for approval of international exchange of Vietnamese rare and precious animal genetic resources with third parties
1. Any organization or individual that wishes to exchange an animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising; exchange a Vietnamese rare and precious animal genetic resource with a third party shall submit 01 application dossier to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
2. An application dossier for approval of international exchange of an animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising consists of:
a) An application for registration of exchange and profile of the animal genetic resource, which is made using the Form No. 01 in the Appendix to this Circular;
b) An agreement on cooperation in scientific research, exhibition and advertising of the animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising;
c) Other documents related to the exchange of the animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export (if any).
3. An application dossier for approval of exchange of a Vietnamese rare and precious animal genetic resource with a third party comprises:
a) An application for registration of exchange and profile of the rare and precious animal genetic resource, which is made using the Form No. 02 in the Appendix to this Circular;
b) Documents related to the exchange of the animal genetic resource (if any).
4. Sequence and procedures:
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 12 (twelve) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall appraise and submit it to the Minister of Agriculture and Environment for his/her consideration and decision.
Within three (03) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier submitted by the Department of Animal Health and Production, the Minister of Agriculture and Environment shall decide the approval of international exchange of the animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purposes of scientific research, exhibition or advertising; the approval of exchange of the Vietnamese rare and precious animal genetic resource with a third party; in case of refusal to grant approval, a written response explicitly stating the reasons for such refusal shall be given.
Article 5. List of animal breeds in need of conservation
1. An animal breed will be included in the List of animal breeds in need of conservation if one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) There is a small population size or a small number of bloodlines, thereby resulting in a high risk of inbreeding;
b) There is an observed or estimated population size reduction of at least 50% over the last 05 years up to the time of assessment or a population size reduction of at least 50%, projected to be met within the next 05 years.
2. The List of animal breeds in need of conservation is provided in the Appendix II hereto.
3. The List of animal breeds in need of conservation shall be updated as prescribed in Article 7 hereto.
Article 6. List of animal breeds prohibited from export
1. An animal breed will be included in the List of animal breeds prohibited from export if one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) The animal breed is an indigenous animal breed carrying a rare and precious genetic resource;
b) It is unique or endemic to Vietnam.
2. The List of animal breeds prohibited from export is provided in the Appendix II hereto.
3. The List of animal breeds prohibited from export shall be updated as prescribed in Article 7 hereto.
Article 7. Sequence and procedures for updating of List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export
1. Every year, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall review and prepare a dossier on updating of the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export.
2. The dossier consists of:
a) Results of the review and assessment of the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export;
b) Organizations and individuals’ application forms for inclusion or removal of animal breeds (if any) in or from the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export;
c) Sheets of information on names of breeds and geographical distribution of animal breeds to be included in or removed from the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export;
d) Explanations for the necessity of inclusion or removal of animal breeds in or from the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export.
3. The Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a council for appraisal of the dossier on updating of the List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, related agencies and units and specialized experts.
4. The Department of Animal Health and Production shall rely on the dossier appraisal results, consider, decide and submit modified List of animal breeds in need of conservation and List of animal breeds prohibited from export to the Minister of Agriculture and Environment for promulgation.
Article 8. Sequence and procedures for import of breeding males, sperms and embryos of cattle breeds
1. An application dossier consists of:
a) An application for import of a breeding male, sperms or embryos of a cattle breed, which is made using the Form No. 03a in the Appendix I to this Circular.
b) Profiles of the breeding male, sperms or embryos of a cattle breed, which is made using the Form No. 03b in the Appendix I to this Circular.
c) Documents issued by a competent authority or an organization authorized by the importing country’s competent authority certifying origin, quality and uses of the breed: These documents must be originals (physical or electronic) accompanied by their Vietnamese translations certified by the importer.
2. Sequence and procedures:
a) An importer of the breeding male, sperms or embryos of the cattle breed shall submit 01 application dossier to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 10 (ten) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall give a written response; in case of rejection of the dossier, the reasons therfor must be stated.
b) In case of importing sperms or embryos of the cattle breed of the same breeding animal from the second time onwards, the importer shall only notify such in writing to the Department of Animal Health and Production. The written notification shall clearly state the quantity and year of production of the sperms or embryos of each breeder to be imported according to the Form No. 04 in Appendix I to this Circular.
c) In case of importing the breeding male of the same animal of the same producer from the second time onwards, the importer shall only notify such in writing to the Department of Animal Health and Production. The written notification shall clearly state the quantity and year of birth and profile of each breeding male to be imported according to the Form No. 04 in Appendix I to this Circular.
Article 9. Sequence and procedures for registering export or international exchange of animal breeds and animal breed products on List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purposes of scientific research, exhibition and advertising
1. An application dossier consists of:
a) An application for registration of export or international exchange of an animal breed or animal breed product on List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising, which is made using the Form No. 05a in the Appendix I to this Circular.
A profile of the animal breed or animal breed product proposed for export or international exchange of animal breed or animal breed product on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising, which is made using the Form No. 05b in the Appendix I to this Circular.
b) An original or certified true copy of the agreement on cooperation in scientific research, exhibition and advertising of the animal breed or animal breed product on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising;
c) Other relevant documents: An explanatory statement to the scientific research, exhibition or advertising task; a written approval from the country importing or exchanging the animal breed or animal breed product.
2. Sequence and procedures:
An organization or individual that exports or conducts international exchange of the animal breed or animal breed product on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising shall submit 01 application dossier to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and decide the export or international exchange of the animal breed or animal breed product on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising in writing; in case of rejection, the reasons therefor must be explicitly state.
Article 10. Elements, location, time and methods of animal strain and breed testing
1. Elements of testing
Monitoring a specific animal strain or breed under defined conditions and over a specified period of time in order to determine its distinctness, stability and uniformity in terms of productivity, quality, and disease resistance, and assess the potential adverse impacts of such animal strain or breed.
2. Location of testing
A animal strain and breed testing facility must satisfy the conditions set out under Article 27 of the Law on Animal Husbandry.
3. Time of testing
Time of testing shall be specific to each animal and purpose of animal strain or breed testing and be presented in an animal strain or breed testing proposal.
4. Methods of testing
A method of testing shall be appropriate to each animal subject to testing and be presented in an animal strain or breed testing proposal. The husbandry process for tested animals must ensure biosecurity and disease prevention and control.
Article 11. Sequence and procedures for testing of animal strains and breeds
1. Appraisal and approval of a testing proposal
a) An application dossier consists of:
An application for animal strain or breed testing in accordance with the Form No. 06 in the Appendix I hereto; an animal strain or breed testing proposal in accordance with the Form No. 07a in the Appendix I hereto and Husbandry Process in accordance with the Form No. 07 in the Appendix I hereto.
b) Sequence and procedures:
An applicant for animal strain or breed testing shall submit 01 application dossier prescribed in point a of this clause to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a testing dossier appraisal council. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, related agencies and units and specialized experts. The council shall appraise the dossier and assess the satisfaction of conditions by the testing facility stated in the proposal.
Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier completed following the opinions of the appraisal council, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and approve the animal strain or breed testing proposal in accordance with Form No. 08 in Appendix I hereto; in case of refusal to approve the proposal, a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal shall be given.
2. The Department of Animal Health and Production shall conduct one inspection during the testing process in accordance with the approved testing proposal.
3. Recognition of animal strain or breed testing results
a) An application dossier consists of:
An application for recognition of animal strain or breed testing results, which is made using the Form No. 10 in the Appendix I hereto;
A testing result report, which is made using the Form No. 09 in the Appendix I hereto;
Other relevant documents: dossier on origin of the animal strain or breed subject to testing, technical monitoring records.
b) Sequence and procedures:
An applicant for recognition of the animal strain or breed testing result shall submit an application dossier prescribed in point a of this clause to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a council for assessment of animal strain or breed testing results. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, related agencies and units and specialized experts.
Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier completed following the opinions of the council for assessment of animal strain or breed testing results, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and recognize the animal strain or breed testing results in accordance with Form No. 11 in the Appendix I hereto; in case of refusal to recognize the results, a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal shall be given.
Article 12. Sequence and procedures for recognition of animal strains and breeds
1. For an animal strain or breed sourced from the outcome of a ministerial- or national-level science and technology task which has been recognized, the sequence and procedures specified in clauses 2 and 3 of this Article shall not be followed.
2. For a new animal strain or breed of which the testing results have been recognized.
The applicant shall submit an application for recognition of new animal strain or breed to the Department of Animal Health and Production according to the Form No. 12 in the Appendix I hereto.
After receiving the application, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall, within 05 (five) working days, submit it to the Minister of Agriculture and Environment for his/her recognition of the new animal strain or breed in accordance with Form No. 15 in the Appendix I hereto; in case of refusal to recognize it, a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal shall be given.
3. For a new animal strain or breed which is sourced from the outcome of research and breeding by an organization or individual
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall cooperate with the Department of Science and Technology in recognition of the animal strain or breed as follows:
a) An application dossier is composed of:
An application for recognition of the new animal strain or breed, which is made using the Form No. 12 in the Appendix I hereto;
An explanation for the research and breeding of the animal strain or breed by the organization or individual, which is made in accordance with the Form No. 13 in the Appendix I hereto; Husbandry Process in accordance with the Form No. 07b in the Appendix I hereto;
A report on outcomes of research and breeding of the new animal strain or breed by the organization or individual, which is made according to the Form No. 14 in the Appendix hereto.
b) Sequence and procedures:
An applicant for recognition of the new animal strain or breed shall submit an application dossier prescribed in point a clause 2 of this Article to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 10 (ten) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a council for assessment of science and technology task performance by the organization or individual to recognize the new animal strain or breed. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, Department of Science and Technology, related agencies and units and specialized experts.
Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier completed following the opinions of the council, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and submit it to the Minister of Agriculture and Environment for recognition of the new animal strain or breed in accordance with Form No. 15 in the Appendix I hereto; in case of refusal to recognize it, a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal shall be given.
Article 13. Elements, location, time and methods of animal feed testing
1. Elements of animal feed testing
a) Assessment of animal feed quality: Assessment of product quality by sensory method, physical analysis, and chemical analysis;
b) Assessment of toxicity and safety for animals and the environment: Assessment by analysis of safety indicators;
c) Assessment of the direct effects of animal feed on animals: Assessment of the effects of the tested feed on animals by breed, age, body weight, growth stage, reproductive stage; assessment of residues and quality of livestock products produced by animals.
2. Location of animal feed testing
An animal testing facility must satisfy the conditions set out under clause 3 Article 37 of the Law on Animal Husbandry.
3. Time of testing
Time of testing shall be specific to each type of animal feed and purpose of animal feed testing and be presented in an animal feed testing proposal.
4. Methods of animal feed testing
A method of animal feed testing shall be appropriate to each type of tested animal feed and be presented in an animal feed testing proposal.
Article 14. Sequence and procedures for registering testing of animal feed and recognizing animal feed testing results
1. Registration of animal feed testing
a) An application dossier is composed of:
An application for animal feed testing in accordance with Form No. 01 in the Appendix III hereto; Animal feed testing proposal in accordance with Form No. 08.TACN in the Appendix I promulgated together with the Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP; Explanation for the conditions satisfied by the animal feed testing facility according to the criteria specified in clause 3 Article 37 of the Law on Animal Husbandry and Husbandry Process in accordance with Form No. 07b in the Appendix I hereto.
b) Sequence and procedures:
An applicant for animal feed testing shall submit 01 application dossier to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a testing dossier appraisal council. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, related agencies and units and specialized experts. The council shall appraise the dossier and assess the satisfaction of conditions by the testing facility stated in the proposal.
Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier completed following the opinions of the animal feed testing proposal appraisal council, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and issue a Decision on approval of the animal feed testing proposal in accordance with Form No. 02 in the Appendix III hereto; in case of refusal to approve the proposal, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall give a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal.
2. The Department of Animal Health and Production shall conduct one inspection during the testing process in accordance with the approved testing proposal.
3. Recognition of animal feed testing results
a) An application dossier is composed of:
An application for recognition of animal feed testing results, which is made according to the Form No. 03 in the Appendix III hereto; a report on animal feed testing results, which is made according to the Form No. 04 in the Appendix III hereto.
b) Sequence and procedures:
An applicant for recognition of animal feed testing results shall submit 01 application dossier to the Department of Animal Health and Production.
The Department of Animal Health and Production shall confirm the adequacy of the dossier in case of direct submission; confirm the adequacy of the dossier in writing within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving the dossier in case of online submission or submission via postal service.
Within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall establish a council for assessment of animal feed testing results. The council shall be composed of: representatives of the Department of Animal Health and Production, related agencies and units and specialized experts.
Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the dossier completed following the opinions of the animal feed testing result assessment council, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall consider and issue a Decision on recognition of animal feed testing results in accordance with Form No. 05 in the Appendix III hereto; in case of refusal to recognize the animal feed testing results, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall give a written response stating clearly the reasons for such refusal.
Recognized testing results shall serve as the basis for inclusion in the list of raw materials permitted for use as animal feed.
PROVISIONS ON LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SCALE, LIVESTOCK DENSITY AND LIST OF OTHER ANIMALS PERMITTED FOR FARMING
Article 15. Livestock production scale
1. The livestock production scale shall be determined by the number of livestock units at the same time for the animals specified in the Appendix IV to this Circular.
2. The livestock production scale is provided for as follows:
a) Large-scale farming: 300 livestock units or more;
b) Medium-scale farming: between 30 livestock units and less than 300 livestock units;
c) Small-scale farming: between 10 livestock units and less than 30 livestock units;
d) Family farming: less than 10 livestock units.
3. Livestock unit coefficients are provided for as follows:
a) Livestock unit coefficients are used as the basis for converting animal numbers into livestock units;
b) Livestock unit coefficients and formula for converting animal numbers into livestock units are provided in the Appendix IV hereto.
1. Provinces and central-affiliated cities shall be divided into the following regions for determination of livestock density:
a) The Northern Midland and Mountainous region, including 9 provinces: Lang Son, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La;
b) The Red River Delta region, including 6 provinces and cities: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Quang Ninh;
c) The North Central Coast region, including 5 provinces and cities: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue;
d) The South Central Coast region and Central Highlands region, including 6 provinces and cities: Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong;
dd) The Southeast region, including 3 provinces and cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh;
e) The Mekong River Delta region, including 5 provinces and cities: Can Tho, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, An Giang, Ca Mau.
2. The regional livestock density applicable to localities in each region is provided in the Appendix V hereto.
Article 17. List of other animals permitted for farming
1. The list of other animals permitted for farming is provided in the Appendix VI hereto.
2. Every 02 (two) years or upon receiving a written request from any organization or individual, the Department of Animal Health and Production shall review and assess the List of other animals permitted for farming and submit amendments to such List to the Minister of Agriculture and Environment for his/her decision.
1. This Circular comes into force from January 01, 2026
2. This Circular supersedes:
a) Articles 4, 5 and 6 of the Circular No. 22/2019/TT-BNNPTNT dated November 30, 2019 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
b) Clause 2 Article 1 of the Circular No. 21/2024/TT-BNNPTNT dated December 11, 2024 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development;
c) Articles 4, 5, 10 and 17 and forms No. 21.MTCN, 22.MTCN, 23.MTCN, 24.MTCN, 25.MTCN, 26.MTCN and 27.MTCN in the Appendix I to the Circular No. 09/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 of the Minister of Agriculture and Environment.
Article 19. Grandfather clause
1. Any written approval of international exchange of an animal genetic resource on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising and exchange of a Vietnamese rare and precious animal genetic resource with a third party; written consent to export or international exchange of an animal breed or animal breed product on the List of animal breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibition or advertising; written consent to import of a breeding male, sperms or embryos of a cattle breed which is issued by a competent authority prior to the entry into force of this Circular may be used until it is expired.
2. Any administrative procedure dossier received by a competent authority prior to the entry into force of this Circular, such competent authority shall keep complying with provisions of the legislative documents in force at the time of dossier receipt.
Article 20. Responsibility for implementation
The Director General of the Department of Animal Health and Production, heads of units, organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for the implementation of this Circular.
Difficulties that arise during the implementation of this Circular should be reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for consideration, amendment and supplementation./.
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