07/09/2026
1. INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
The Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Hong Duc University, has nearly 30 years of experience in teaching, scientific research, and technology transfer in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, and related fields. The Department has made significant contributions to training high-quality human resources for the socio-economic development of Thanh Hoa Province and northern Vietnam.
To date, the Department has trained nearly 1,000 full-time students and hundreds of students through articulation and work-study programs. With continuously updated curricula aligned with higher education quality standards, the Department currently manages and delivers two undergraduate programs: Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Science.
The Department has a dedicated and experienced academic team, many of whom have been trained at leading institutions in Vietnam and abroad, including Thailand, the Philippines, and China. Faculty members have conducted research projects and published scientific papers in national and international journals, while developing textbooks and teaching materials. Through education, research, and technology transfer, the Department contributes to advancing sustainable livestock production and agricultural development.

2. ACADEMIC STAFFS
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No |
Full name/Email |
Field/Specialization |
Position |
Tel |
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1 |
Dr. Hoang Van Son hoangvanson@hdu.edu.vn |
Veterinary Pathology and Treatment |
Head of Department |
0917.959.558 0358.613.222 |
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2 |
Dr. Phan Thi Tuoi phanthituoi@hdu.edu.vn |
Animal Science
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Deputy Head of Department |
0975.946.785 |
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3 |
Dr. Le Dinh Chac |
Genetics |
Deputy Dean |
0918.278.811 |
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4 |
Dr. Hoang Ngoc Hung |
Biology |
Director of Innovation Startup Support Center |
0974.543.888 |
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5 |
MSc. Nguyen Thi Hai |
Veterinary Medicine |
Senior Lecturer |
0984.761.467 |
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6 |
MSc. Hoang Thi Bich |
Veterinary Medicine |
Senior Lecturer |
0915.589.750 |
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7 |
MSc. Tong Minh Phuong tongminhphuong@hdu.edu.vn |
Farming Systems |
Lecturer |
0948.462.812 |
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8 |
MSc. Khuong Van Nam khuongvannam@hdu.edu.vn |
Animal Husbandry |
Lecturer |
0979.045.671 |
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9 |
MSc. Phung Thi Tuyet Mai |
Preservation and Processing |
Lecturer |
0337.888.363 |
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10 |
MSc. Trinh Lan Hong trinhlanhong@hdu.edu.vn |
Preservation and Processing |
Lecturer |
0987.405.308 |
3. MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Education and Training
Develop, manage, and deliver undergraduate programs in Animal Science and Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine.
Research and Technology Transfer
Conduct scientific research and transfer new technologies, technical advances, and practical solutions in the fields of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine.
Development of Teaching and Academic Materials
Compile and develop textbooks, specialized monographs, reference materials, and other academic resources to support teaching, learning, and professional development.
Community Engagement and Services
Organize short-term professional training courses and provide technical consultancy and support to livestock farms and relevant organizations in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine
4. RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
5. TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS
The Department of Animal Science collaborates with leading enterprises and livestock production units in education, practical training, internships, technology transfer, and graduate employment, including:
6. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
6.1. Studies and Projects
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No |
Name of study/project |
Research Project Level |
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1 |
Development of a VietGAHP-Certified Fattening Pig Production Model Linked to Product Marketing |
National |
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2 |
Exploitation and Development of the Genetic Resources of Co Lung Ducks in Thanh Hoa Province |
National |
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3 |
Improvement of the Production Process for Co Lung Ducks |
Ministry |
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4 |
Application of Scientific and Technological Advances to Establish VietGAHP-Compliant Breeding and Commercial Production Models for Tap Na Pigs in Thanh Hoa Province |
Provincal |
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7 |
Application of Scientific and Technological Advances to Establish a Breeding and Production Model for Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) Linked to Value-Chain-Based Product Marketing in Thanh Hoa Province |
Provincal |
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8 |
Establishment of a VietGAHP-Compliant Safe Livestock Production Facility at Yen Dinh Livestock Production and Technology Transfer Joint Stock Company |
Provincal |
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9 |
Study on the Development of a Model Applying Alternating Aerated Biofiltration Technology for Treating Biogas Effluent from Pig Farms in Thanh Hoa Province |
Provincal |
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10 |
Evaluation of treatment efficacy for Fasciolosis in cattle in Nhu Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province |
Institutional |
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|
11 |
Experimental Study of Treatment Protocols for Foreign-Breed Sows Affected by Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) at Selected Farms in Yen Dinh District, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
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12 |
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Autovaccines in the Prevention of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) in Sows Raised at Selected Farms in Yen Dinh District, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
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13 |
Assessment of the Current Status and Proposed Solutions to Improve the Effectiveness of Treatment for Metritis in Dairy Cattle in Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
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|
14 |
Study on the Supplementation of Monosodium Glutamate in the Diets of Pre- and Post-Weaning Piglets at Yen Dinh Livestock Production and Technology Transfer Joint Stock Company, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
|
|
15 |
Effects of Different Levels of ProHacid Advanced Supplementation on Growth Performance and Meat Production of F1 Crossbred Pigs (♂Landrace × ♀Yorkshire) in Yen Dinh District, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
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16 |
Evaluation of the Productive Performance of Tap Na Pigs Raised in Yen Dinh District, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
|
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18 |
Study on the supplementation of Fresh Brewer Yeast Extract in the Diet of Phung Dau Son Chickens |
Institutional |
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19 |
Study on Appropriate Crossbreeding Combinations for Pig Production under Smallholder Farming Conditions in Dong Son District, Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
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20 |
Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Probiotic- and Herbal-Based Products on Growth Performance, Production Efficiency, and Meat Quality of Lac Thuy Ri Chickens Raised in Thanh Hoa Province |
Institutional |
6.2. Publication
1. Phan Vu Hai, Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Hoang Van Son. Impacts of Chive (Allium schoenoprasum) Extract on Performance, Egg Quality, Blood Biochemistry, and Visceral Organ Characteristics in Laying Hens. Scienceline Publication J. World Poult. Res. Research Paper, 16(1): 76-83, 2026. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.36380/jwpr.2026.9 PII: S2322455X2600009-16
2. Hoang Van Son, Ngo Mau Dung, Phan Vu Hai. Nanoemulsified Chive (Allium schoenoprasum L.) Essential Oil in Drinking Water Improves Growth and Gut Health of Broilers under Cold-Humid Stress. Online J. Anim. Feed Res., Research Paper, 16(3): 125-131, 2026. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51227/ojafr.2026.15. PII: S222877012600015-16.
3. Phan Vu Hai, Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Tran Quang Vui, Hoang Thi Mai, Hoang Van Son. Fermented Shallot (Allium cepa L.) Extract with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Improves Growth Performance and Attenuates Physiological Stress in Broiler Chickens under Chronic Natural Summer Heat Exposure. Tropical Animal Science Journal, 49(5): 390, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5398/tasj.2026.49.5.390.
4. Phan Vu Hai, Pham Hoang Son Hung, Hoang Van Son. Lactic-fermented Red Onion (Allium cepa L.) Extract in Drinking Water Improves Feed Efficiency, Selectively Modulates Cecal Microbiota, and Reduces Ammonia Emission in Heat-stressed Yellow-feather Chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 58(7): 463, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05265-6.
5. Le D. Chac & Bui B. Thinh (2026). Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil from Vernonia arborea. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 62: 175–177.
6. Luc Duc Do, Tuoi Thi Phan, Thinh Hoang Nguyen, Ton Dinh Vu, Phuong Thi Do (2026). Effects of FUT1 and MUC4 Polymorphisms on Intestinal Gene
Expression in Yorkshire Pigs under Tropical Conditions. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 14(7): 141465-1474.
7. Do Duc Luc, Phan Thi Tuoi, Nguyen Thai Anh, Do Thi Hue, Nguyen Hoang Thinh (2026). Reproductive performance and its association with ESR, PRLR, FSHB genes in indigenous “I” pigs. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 56 (2): 3. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.3995.
8. Le Dinh Chac, Hoang Thi Ha, Nguyen Van Hoan (2026). Species identification of anoectochilus setaceus collected from Thanh Hoa and Son La using its marke. TNU Journal of Science and Technology, 231(09): 138 – 144.
9. Hoang Van Son. Evaluation of treatment efficacy for Fasciolosis in cattle in Nhu Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province. Hong Duc University Journal of Science, 8: 72-79, 2025.
10. Le Dinh Chac, Trinh Thi Huong, Dang Khanh Quynh Nhu, Phan Ngoc Diep (2025). Using the its marker to support species identification of wild bitter melon (momordica charantia) in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. TNU Journal of Science and Technology, 231(01): 346 – 351.
11. L. D. Chac, N. V. Toan, P. H. Son & B. B. Thinh (2025). Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from Premna interrupta. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 61: 804–807.
12. Do Duc Luc, Nguyen Hoang Thinh and Phan Thi Tuoi (2025). Growth performance of Vietnamese indigenous “I” pigs and its association with candidate genes. Animal Science and Genetics. 21 (4): 15-28. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0055.3251.
13. Phan Thi Tuoi, Nguyen Thai Anh, Tran Xuan Manh, Nguyen Van Hung, Do Thi Phuong, Mai Thi Xoan, Nguyen Hoang Thinh and Do Duc Luc (2025). Effects of polymorphisms in PIT1, H-FABP, PIK3C3 and CAST genes on chemical composition, amino acid content in meat of Vietnamese indigenous fatty pig breed “I”. Veterinary Integrative Sciences 2025; 23(1): e2025002-1-12. DOI: 10.12982/VIS.2025.002.
14. Tong Minh Phuong, Hoang Van Son, Le Van Thanh. Growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of crossbred goat ♂Jumnapari x ♀F1 (Bach Thao x Cỏ) and ♂Boer x ♀F1 (Bach Thao x Cỏ) raised in Bim Son, Thanh Hoa. Hong Duc University Journal of Science, 8: 63-71, 2025.
15. Bui Thuy Trang, Nguyen Ngoc Duong, Hoang Van Son, Nguyen Thanh Hai. Antibacterial Effects of the Herbal Product on Salmonella spp., E. coli Isolated from Feces of Dogs with Catarrhal Enteritis and the Results of Clinical Treatment Trial. Journal of Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, 308, 2025.
16. Hoang Van Son, Hoang Thi Bich, Nguyen Thi Hai, Vo Thi Hai Le, Nguyen Dinh Tien. Clinical and Blood Physiological Parameters of Dogs Infected with Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) at Veterinary Hospital 1992 Thanh Hoa. Vietnam Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, XXXII(4), 2025.
17. Hoang Van Son, Hoang Thi Bich, Le Thi Lam, Tong Minh Phuong. Assessingthe possibility of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) prevention with auto-vaccine in Thanh Hoa province. Hong Duc University Journal of Science, 01: 81-87, 2024.
18. Le Dinh Chac & Bui Bao Thinh (2024). Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Properties of Stem Essential Oil of Fissistigma balansae. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 60: 783–785.
19. Bui Bao Thinh, Le Dinh Chac (2024). Essential oil from the leaves of Fissistigma balansae (A.DC.) Merr.: Chemical profile, antimicrobial and anticholinesterase activities. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 27(2):574-583.
20. Hoang Van Son, Khuong Van Nam, Le Van Thanh, Ha Van An. The Prevalence of Fasciola spp. Infection in Cattle Raised in Nhu Thanh District, Thanh Hoa Province. Journal of Science, Hong Duc University, 71(10): 88-94, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.70117/hdujs.71.2024.708
21. Hoang Van Son, Tong Minh Phuong. Infectious Bursal Disease Status in Scavenging Chickens in Mountainous Districts of Thanh Hoa Province. Journal of Hong Duc University – Science, No. 66, 2023.
22. Do Duc Luc, Nguyen Hoang Thinh, Ha Xuan Bo, Do Thi Phuong, Phan Thi Tuoi, Vu Dinh Ton, Farnir Frederic (2023). Association between the MUC4 g.243A>G Polymorphism and Production Performance of Landrace and Yorkshire Pigs in Vietnam. Vietnam Journal of Agriculture Sciences 2023; 6(1): 1711-1718. https://doi.org/10.31817/vjas.2023.6.1.02.
23. Phan Thi Tuoi, Nguyen Thai Anh, Ha Xuan Bo, Tran Xuan Manh, Nguyen Van Phu, Nguyen Van Hung, Nguyen Hoang Thinh and Do Duc Luc (2022). Polymorphisms of candidate genes related to growth rate and meat quality in Vietnamese native fatty pig breed “I”. Journal of Animal Husbandry Sciences and Technics (JAHST). No. 279 (Aug, 2022). Trang 16-22.
24. Hoang Van Son, Pham Ngoc Thach, Nguyen Thi Lan. The Prevalence of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Detection of Antibody against PED Virus in PigsInfected by “Gut Feedback” Method in Thanh Hoa Province. Vietnam J. Agri. Sci. 2020, Vol. 18, No. 8: 599-606.
25. Ha Xuan Bo, Ho Tuan Anh, Phan Xuan Hao, Phan Thi Tuoi and Do Duc Luc (2020). Effects of replacement of fish meal and soybean meal by brewers’yeast extract on growth and feed conversion of Landrace xYorkshire pigs. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 32 (6): 2020. Available at: httpwww.lrrd.orglrrd32lrrd32.htm.