Mr Bouahong Khamha and Professor Liu Xian jointly unveil the plaque for the research centre.

Laos, China inaugurate international feed testing centre to drive sustainable agriculture

Laos and China have inaugurated the International Joint Research Centre for Feed Testing Technology and Application in Vientiane, marking a new milestone in bilateral cooperation on agricultural science and technology.
The Director General of the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Mr Bouahong Khamha, and Professor Liu Xian from China Agricultural University jointly unveiled the plaque for the research centre recently.

The event, presided over by the Director of the Animal Feed Standard and Analysis Centre under the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Mr Khanha Simmala, highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries in advancing feed testing technologies and ensuring feed safety standards.
Following the inauguration, Professor Liu and her team conducted a two-day specialised training session for Lao professionals in the field. The sessions combined theoretical instruction with practical demonstrations, focusing on feed testing technologies and standard methods to strengthen local capacity in feed quality assurance and safety monitoring.

The establishment of the centre marks a significant step forward in enhancing scientific and technological collaboration between Laos and China. The centre is committed to advancing the research, application and standardisation of feed testing technology, providing crucial technical support and a platform for enhancing regional feed product quality and safety levels, and promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the animal husbandry sector.

The inaugural event was jointly organised by the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Laos, and China Agricultural University. Both sides have maintained close cooperation since 2019 and formalised their partnership in 2022 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish this international research centre.

Nearly 60 participants, including officials from the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, personnel from feed quality inspection institutions, and representatives of the National University of Laos and local feed enterprises, attended the inauguration ceremony to celebrate this significant event.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update November 4, 2025)