The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has ordered its relevant departments to do more to promote cattle farming, encouraging private operators to produce more cattle for export to China.
The agriculture and forestry departments across Laos had been told to launch a publicity campaign to inform farmers and producers about the official opening of the Chinese market for Lao cattle.
The local daily Vientiane Times reported on Wednesday.
Laos has been granted a quota of 500,000 cattle for export to China.
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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, more than 2,000 cattle were shipped to China from April 28 to May 4 across the border in the Sing district of Luang Namtha province.
The District of Luang Namtha province is some 360 km northwest of the Lao capital Vientiane, as part of a pilot project.
China has asked for bovines that were four years old or less and weigh at least 350 kg.
It was encouraging entrepreneurs to raise cattle on a large scale in compliance with the specified requirements.
It said such as they must also ensure that their farms are disease-free so that livestock can meet the quality and quantity requirements for export.
