Scientific Workshop: “Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine in Central Vietnam: Antimicrobial Resistance and Alternative Solutions”

On September 26, 2025, the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (ASVM), University of Agriculture and Forestry (UAF), Hue University (HU), organized a scientific workshop entitled “Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine in Central Vietnam: Antimicrobial Resistance and Alternative Solutions.” The workshop aimed to enhance information exchange, share experiences in animal disease prevention and control, and promote sustainable approaches in treatment to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.

Participants included:

• MSc. Lê Đình Huệ – Head of Regional Sub-Department of ASVM No. 3

• MSc. Phan Hữu Đức – Head of Regional Sub-Department of ASVM No. 4

• MSc. Đặng Văn Minh – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Nghe An Province

• MSc. Hoàng Thị Ngọc Diệp – Head of the Sub-Department of Crop Production and Animal Husbandry, Ha Tinh Province

• MSc. Trần Công Tám – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Quang Tri Province

• PhD. Nguyễn Văn Hưng – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Hue City

• PhD. Nguyễn Xuân Vũ – Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture and Environment, Da Nang City

• MSc. Đặng Ngọc Sơn – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Da Nang City

• MSc. Đỗ Văn Chung – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Quang Ngai Province

• MSc. Huỳnh Ngọc Diệp – Head of the Sub-Department of ASVM, Gia Lai Province

• MSc. Lưu Quang Hùng – Deputy Head of Diagnostic and Testing Station I, National Veterinary Diagnostic Center II

From the co-organizer Green Group Corporation, participants included MSc. Lê Minh Thành – Director of Human Resources – Administration – Legal Affairs Division, and MSc. Lê Bá Hiệp – Director of Technical and Product Development Division, along with customers and local livestock farm owners.

From Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, representatives included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hữu Văn – Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đinh Văn Dũng – Dean of the Faculty of ASVM; as well as faculty members, lecturers, and students of the Faculty.

In the opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đinh Văn Dũng – Dean of the Faculty of ASVM – emphasized that antimicrobial resistance in livestock and veterinary medicine has become a global concern, directly impacting animal health, human health, and the environment. The workshop served as an important forum for scientists, policymakers, and businesses to exchange knowledge, share research outcomes and practical experiences, and propose alternative solutions to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock production towards sustainability.

At the workshop, several presentations were delivered, including: Overview of Animal Husbandry and Epidemic Situation in the South-Central Region; Green Group – Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock Production; Use of Herbal Medicine in Animal Husbandry and Research Findings from the Faculty of ASVM, among others.

The main topics focused on:

1. Overview report on animal disease situation in Central Vietnam

2. Current status of antimicrobial resistance in livestock production in the region

3. Consequences and challenges in controlling antimicrobial-resistant bacteria

4. Alternative solutions to antibiotics: probiotics, herbal medicine, vaccines, etc.

5. Sustainable development orientation: raising awareness, strengthening research, and promoting low-antibiotic livestock farming models

6. Discussion, experience sharing, and fostering collaboration

The workshop provided an opportunity to strengthen linkages between scientists, regulatory agencies, and enterprises, contributing to new approaches in reducing antimicrobial resistance, protecting public health, and promoting sustainable livestock development.

Some photos from the workshop: