Regiment 719 donates breeding cows to 32 disadvantaged households

On the afternoon of August 28, Regiment 719 (Corps 16), in coordination with the Party committees and authorities of Bom Bo and Dak Nhau communes, Dong Nai province, organized the handover of breeding cows to 32 disadvantaged households in the area. Colonel Doan Ngoc Qua, Deputy Commander of Corps 16, attended and directed the handover ceremony.

Colonel Doan Ngoc Qua, Deputy Commander of Corps 16, delivered a directive speech at the handover ceremony. Photo: Anh Duc

Accordingly, each household received one breeding cow that had been fully vaccinated and quarantined. Earlier, households in the project area of Regiment 719 had been instructed on how to build livestock pens, implement waste treatment measures, and apply techniques for cultivating, processing, and storing cattle feed.

This activity is part of the 2024 National Target Program, reflecting the profound concern of the Party, State, Army, and Corps for ethnic minorities in difficult circumstances. It aims to create sustainable livelihoods, support economic development, and help people rise out of poverty in a lasting and stable manner.

Representatives of Corps 16 and local authorities handed over breeding cows to create livelihoods for ethnic minority households to rise out of poverty sustainably. Photo: Anh Duc

As part of the National Target Program for the 2021–2025 period, Corps 16 has provided 1,444 breeding animals to 1,411 poor and near-poor households, contributing to a reduction of more than 500 poor households (equivalent to 7.38%). The unit has also adopted and supported 101 ethnic minority students in difficult circumstances across 9 border communes, and organized 8 training courses on ethnic affairs for nearly 1,000 cadres, soldiers, workers, and laborers in the project area.

At Regiment 719, from 2022 to present, the unit has handed over 80 breeding cows to 80 households with a total value of over 2.8 billion VND, and also opened 3 training classes, provided technical documents, and coordinated with local veterinarians to monitor and support livestock farming.

The joy of households receiving breeding cattle from Corps 16. Photo: Anh Duc

This handover of breeding cattle not only provides material support but also conveys trust and strengthens military-civilian solidarity, contributing to the successful implementation of local socio-economic development goals and further enhancing the noble image of Uncle Ho's Soldiers in the hearts of the people.

By: Anh Duc

Translated by: Mai Nga - Minho