The Ordinance on livestock breeds 2004 of Vietnam was promulgated on March 24, 2004, prescribing the management and conservation of livestock gene sources; research into, selection, creation, assay, testing and recognition of, new livestock breeds; production and trading of livestock breeds; management of the quality of livestock breeds.

According to the Ordinance on livestock breeds 2004 of Vietnam, activities related to livestock breeds must ensure the following principles:
1. The elaboration of strategy, planning and plans on development of livestock breeds must be in line with the overall socio-economic development planning of the whole country and each locality.
2. Close management of livestock breed production and trading by production and/or business establishments of all economic sectors.
3. Assurance of good quality of livestock breeds, which can satisfy the production development demands, food hygiene and safety and environmental and ecological protection.
4. Application of scientific and technological advances to the research into, selection, creation and production of livestock breeds; combination of modern technologies and people's experiences.
5. Promotion of autonomy, guarantee of equality and legitimate interests of organizations and individuals in livestock breed-related activities.
6. Conservation and rational exploitation of livestock gene sources; assurance of biological diversity; combination of immediate interests and long-term interests, guarantee of the entire society's common interests.
View relevant provisions at the Ordinance on livestock breeds 2004 of Vietnam, effective from July 01, 2004.
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