Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance at Vietstock 2025
Vietnam’s Antimicrobial Resistance Landscape
Vietnam’s livestock sector is facing a growing threat from antimicrobial resistance (AMR), mainly caused by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. At the farm level, especially among smallholders, the lack of veterinarians, limited alternatives, and weak biosecurity mean many farmers still rely heavily on antibiotics to prevent disease, often buying them from unregulated sources.
This situation shows the urgent need to improve monitoring, strengthen law enforcement, and give farmers more support to reduce antimicrobial resistance, protect animal health, and ensure food safety.
Antimicrobial Resistance Forum: From Policies to Practices – Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together
Following the success of the Biosecurity Asia Forum in Vietstock 2024 and Antimicrobial Resistance Forum at Philippines livestock 2025, Informa Markets will host the Antimicrobial Resistance Forum at Vietstock 2025.
This important forum being held in Vietstock for the first time, will serve as a pivotal platform for industry leaders to exchange insights, explore practical, science-driven solutions, and collaborate in addressing one of the most urgent challenges in animal agriculture. It will also give Vietnam’s households and businesses valuable, hands-on knowledge to help them adopt better practices and avoid the common pitfalls that have contributed to antimicrobial resistance.
AMR forum will be held under the theme: “Antimicrobial Resistance Forum: From Policies to Practices – Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” The forum is designed to foster collaboration and drive actionable strategies that align with international efforts to mitigate AMR.
The AMR forum will be held on October 9, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). The forum will focus on turning awareness into actionable solutions across industries through expert presentations and discussions, based on the programme below:
| 9 October 2025 | Programme | Speaker |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Guest Welcome | |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Introduction and welcome | Mr. Craige Allan
Managing Director AgPro Co., Ltd. |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Vietnam’ regulations in using antibiotics in livestock | Department of Animal Health & Production, Ministry of Agriculture & Environment |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | The role of nutrition in enhancing gut health and reducing antimicrobial resistance | Mr. Edward Manchester
Global Commercial Director, Ecolex Animal Nutrition |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Vietnam National Action Plan to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | Department of Animal Health & Production, Ministry of Agriculture & Environment |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Vaccines – A sustainable approach to reducing antibiotic dependence in modern livestock farming | Mr. Nguyen Cong Huy
Country Technical Manager – Vietnam, Boehringer Ingelheim |
| 11:20 – 11:50 | Specific Mineral’s role – Strategy for reducing Antibiotic usage | Dr. Chung-Hyun, Kim
Director-APAC CD&D Animal Nutrition & Technical Sales (Livestock), ADM |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | LUNCH BREAK | |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Mycotoxins – an Overlooked Risk for Spreading AMR & Management Strategies | Thai Thach Thao, DVM, MBA
Strategic & Marketing Manager, Trouw Nutrition Vietnam |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Beyond the Ban: Why Hygiene and Biosecurity are the Keys to Overcoming AMR | Mr. Ywert Visser
Country Director – Vietnam, The Schippers Group |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Strategic Choices in Pig Farm Management: Pathways to Efficiency
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Mr. Gert-Jan Gerrits
Regional Director – Southeast Asia and Pacific, EW Nutrition
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| 15:00 – 15:30 | AMR Overview:
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Mr. Craige Allan
Managing Director AgPro Co., Ltd. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Conclusion & Closing Remarks |
Vietstock 2025: Tap into a world of opportunity, connect with thousands of potential customers worldwide
Vietstock 2025 is the leading livestock exhibition in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region, bringing together the entire livestock value chain, from animal feed, livestock and poultry farming, veterinary medicine, farm equipment and technology, to meat processing and waste management.
In 2025, the event is expected to have an exhibition area of 13,000m², featuring 300 exhibitors and welcoming over 13,000 trade visitors from more than 40 countries. Including policymakers, veterinarians, farm owners, and biosecurity solution providers from across Vietnam and beyond.
Don’t miss your opportunity to engage with the region’s most influential livestock event. Vietstock 2025 is your gateway to the latest market insights, pioneering technology, expert knowledge, and valuable business partnerships.
Register today and get ready to connect, learn, and grow with the industry’s best.
Pre-Register: https://ers-vn.informa-info.com/vs25
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