Modern management models that replace humans have been implemented by large-scale livestock farms, which have been utilizing technologies such as blockchain (to track origins and manage supply chains), IoT technology (to monitor and track animal health and welfare), and biotechnology (a safe solution to gradually replace inorganic agriculture with organic agricultural production).

Livestock is a critical component of the agricultural sector, as it contributes to the security of food and income. Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, a resident of My Phu Hamlet, Vinh Chau Commune, Chau Doc City, has implemented digital technology and contemporary science and technology to raise egg-laying chickens at his family's chicken farm. He recognizes the significance of this endeavor and aspires to augment his family's income. He eventually came to the realization that the livestock model has yielded tangible results, not only in terms of profitability but also in terms of biosafety.

In 2021, Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh invested in the construction of a chicken farm on a 7,000 m2 plot in order to address biosafety concerns, following his visits to numerous successful business models. He achieved an average profit of approximately 50% in comparison to the invested capital by operating two chicken farms that raised 40,000 chickens and sold them every three months. Initially, Mr. Binh raised meat chickens. However, he soon realized that the price was unstable. Consequently, he made the decision to transition to egg-laying chickens approximately one year ago. At present, his chicken farm is home to two distinct breeds of chickens: Dutch chickens and Thai chickens.

Mr. Binh disclosed that he raises 15,000 chickens on a 1,500 m2 plot of land for each chicken farm. There are numerous rows that he designed, each of which contains three floors. A convection fan system, a water-cooling system, and ventilation fans are employed to maintain the chickens' temperature throughout the year. The chicken farm is raised using closed technology. Each chicken farm is equipped with automatic feeding trays, drinking trays, and a specialized lighting system. As a result of being raised in a closed and separate environment from the outside, his family's chickens grow healthily and lay eggs with great success using this barn system.

Mr. Binh can precisely regulate the nutritional component of each chicken with the automatic feeding and drinking tray system, thereby guaranteeing that the chickens absorb the appropriate amount of nutrients at the necessary level. This reduces waste from livestock farming, a significant concern in the livestock industry, in addition to enhancing the health of the chickens.

Mr. Binh further stated, "The installation of sensors and phone control is a unique feature of this model, as it assists in the regulation of temperature, environment, and air quality." He can manage his family's chickens anytime, anywhere. He is able to maintain the temperature and humidity of the chicken coop by adjusting the rotation speed or the number of operating exhaust fans in the chicken farm's temperature cooling system. The objective is to establish a conducive living environment for chickens that promotes uniform development, thereby restricting the entry of pathogens into the coop. Consequently, it also restricts the number of individuals who come into direct contact with livestock at each stage, thereby preventing the transmission of pathogens, reducing labor expenses, and boosting the family's profits.

He emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality breeds and ensuring that the feed contains an adequate amount of nutrients to support the health of the mother hens and their ability to produce high-quality eggs during the raising process. It is imperative to acquire experience and master the techniques during the raising process. Taking care of and raising laying hens properly is also a measure to prevent diseases and increase the egg-laying rate. During the raising process, he fully vaccinated the chickens against diseases.

Utilizing biological products in livestock farming to generate agricultural products of superior quality. Mr. Binh employed biological products to deodorize his family farm. Additionally, he applied a layer of coconut bran to the ground to ensure that the chicken manure adhered to the coconut bran, thereby maintaining the ground's moisture. The chicken manure was cleaned every four to five days. He used this much manure to fertilize his crops and sell it to the needy, earning his family more.

As per Mr. Binh, these two Dutch and Thai chicken breeds are simple to raise and are well-suited for concentrated confinement, resulting in relatively high egg production. Currently, the market demand is substantial, and prices are relatively consistent. Chicken eggs can cost as much as 2,500 VND per egg, with the lowest price being 1,900 VND per egg. The current selling price is 2,000 VND per egg, and his family earns a profit of over ten million VND per day after deducting expenses.

Ms. Huynh Thi Bong, the Chairwoman of the Farmers' Association of Vinh Chau Commune, Chau Doc City, stated that Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh's model of raising egg-laying chickens in a biosafety direction is a novel approach, particularly in terms of the digital transformation and application of technology in livestock farming. This model is novel and appropriate for the location's present development requirements. Mr. Binh's family benefits from the model's high economic efficiency, which also generates employment opportunities for approximately 10 local workers. In the future, the Farmers' Association will introduce and propose to the social policy bank and the farmer support fund a supplement to capital for farmers who wish to raise livestock according to Mr. Binh's model, expand the model, and contribute to the stabilization of the local economy.

Utilizing digital technology to automate production processes, management, product origin monitoring, supply chain, and food hygiene. In the egg-laying chicken farming model of Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh's family, digital transformation is synchronized with respect to breeds, feed, and farming technology. These are solutions that are designed to reduce risks and increase economic efficiency. This model's efficiency enables farmers to enhance production in the future and is also in alignment with the agricultural sector's digital transformation trend in the years ahead.

Author: Thanh Thanh

Translator: Kim Thuan