TH true MILK awarded the Best Dairy Cattle Farm in Vietnam

The double awards include the "Best Livestock Feed Producer" and "Best Dairy Cattle Farm" for the years 2022 and 2023. Most notably, the TH Group's farming complex in Nghe An province has been recognized for its large-scale operations and the application of modern global technologies in dairy cattle farming in Vietnam.

Durng his speech at the Vietstock Awards 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11, Mr. Tal Cohen, CEO of TH Food Company, stated, "TH's closed-loop production chain is managed from the fields to the milk glass, so as to ensure the highest quality fresh milk for consumers both domestically and internationally. Thanks to our closed-loop production model, TH's farms feature their own feed mill. We are proud to receive the award for the best livestock feed producer on this day, and we will continue to implement various solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our production units."

High-tech farming complex sets world records

The TH Group's project, "High-tech Industrial Dairy Farming and Dairy Processing," was launched in October 2009 with a total initial investment of 1.2 billion USD. The project currently owns nine farms with nearly 70,000 dairy cows.

TH's farms have consistently won numerous national and international awards, such as setting the record for the largest farm in Southeast Asia in 2015 and being recognized as the "High-tech Cluster Farm with the largest closed-loop, large-scale production process globally" in 2020.

Thanks to advanced nurturing processes, care, and optimal nutrition, TH's dairy cows achieve one of the highest milk yields in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia. During the peak season, the average daily yield can reach at least 35 liters per cow, which is equivalent to nearly 11,000 liters per cow in a 305-day cycle.

TH's farms feature a comprehensive and world-class production management system, including advanced practices in livestock production, cattle herd management, and dairy barns using the Afimilk system from Israel. The system also incorporates disease management and animal health practices from New Zealand, software systems for feed control and formulation (1-One, DNS), as well as water and waste treatment processes and equipment from Japan, Israel, the Netherlands, among many other countries.

TH True Milk was also the first farm in Vietnam to convert its pastures and cattle to organic farming, with a focus on producing organic fresh milk in accordance with European standards.

TH's organic dairy farms have been certified by Control Union, a global international certification and inspection organization. Accordingly, Control Union has recognized TH as an exemplary model for the development of organic agriculture in Vietnam.

Building on its success in Nghe An province, TH's high-tech dairy farms and milk processing facilities have been expanded to other provinces in Vietnam, including Thanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Phu Yen, An Giang, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, etc. TH aims to provide Vietnamese consumers with access to clean and nutrition-rich dairy products that meet international quality standards.

Digitalization of the food production chain for nearly 70,000 dairy cows

Over the last fourteen years, TH has established the renowned TH true MILK brand and led a fresh milk revolution in Vietnam. The project combines modern technology and scientific management practices to create products with world-class productivity, quality, and competitive pricing on Vietnamese soil.

The production of cattle feed is an essential intermediary stage that contributes to the high quality of TH true MILK within the closed-loop production process from pastures to milk glasses, which include raw material areas, dairy farms, milk processing plants, and distribution systems.

TH Group has established a modern high-tech livestock feed production facility to enable autonomous domestic animal feed production, thereby reducing reliance on imports. This facility is furnished with a modern laboratory dedicated to the thorough analysis of the quality of raw materials and the finished feed.

The facility, located in Nghia Son commune, Nghia Dan district, Nghe An province, is under the ownership of the High-Tech International Animal Feed Company Limited. It represents a significant investment with a total capital of 326.4 billion VND and encompasses an expansive planned construction area of 18.1 hectares.

The facility features two dedicated feed processing lines tailored for dairy cows, boasting an impressive capacity of 234,000 tons per year. This strategic development ensures that TH Group maintains control over the production chain, allowing for proactive and precise feed supply in compliance with the advanced technological processes applied across the production cycle.

TH Group has pioneered the integration of technology into formulating rations for dairy cows, known as TMR (Total Mixed Ration). This practice entails precise calculations of quantities and the stringent control of nutritional content, tailored for each individual dairy cow. The end result is the production of fresh, high-quality milk with optimally balanced nutritional constituents.

For ruminant livestock, particularly dairy cows, the stability of feed composition and the balance of nutritional content is extremely important. These factors mitigate concerns regarding life-threatening diseases such as rumen acidosis and uneven digestion, which will ultimately safeguard the health, quality, and quantity of milk production.

The application of technology in feed formulation is only one aspect of the TH Group's operational excellence. In addition, their team of experts systematically oversees the process through the implementation of a unified software system. This system encompasses various stages, from mixing to distribution within individual enclosures, ensuring accurate delivery of the appropriate formula in the correct quantity. The software also records the actual feed consumption of each cow, thereby further enhancing the precision and efficiency of their operations.

The Vietstock 2023 award for the Best Dairy Cattle Farm in Vietnam is assessed based on multiple criteria, including: Cattle dairy farms ranking within the top 10 largest dairy farms in Vietnam; Dairy farms achieving a daily average yield of at least 30 liters of milk per cow, which is equivalent to over 10,000 liters per cow during each lactation cycle; Recognition for dairy farming processes complying with GlobalGAP or VietGAP standards; Dairy farming practices which follow a sustainable economic model; Ensuring biosafety and disease control; Demonstrating exemplary community support.

The judging panel for the Vietstock 2023 awards comprises representatives from various organizations, including the Department of Livestock Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Vietnam Livestock Association, the Vietnam Large Livestock Association, the Vietnam Poultry Association, and the Vietnam National University of Agriculture.