A team of Vietnamese scientists has won a prestigious £1 million Trinity Challenge award for their innovative solution to the global health problem of antibiotic resistance in veterinary medicine. The winning project, Farm2Vet, was selected from over 285 impressive entries submitted by teams from 57 countries.
Dr. Phi Thi Linh Giang, Dr. Doan Dang Khoa, and Professor Nguyen Thanh Huong are the researchers behind the platform that aims to encourage responsible use of antibiotics in livestock farming by providing farmers with easy access to veterinary knowledge and services. This helps farmers diagnose diseases and receive treatment advice, ultimately reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Farm2Vet also serves as an early warning system for policymakers, helping them identify outbreaks and hotspots of antibiotic resistance. Additionally, it connects safe production farms with consumers, meeting global demand for quality organic food. Dr. Linh Giang believes that Farm2Vet can benefit millions of farmers in low- and middle-income countries while promoting clean and safe food for consumers worldwide.
Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chairwoman of The Trinity Challenge, praised the project’s innovative approach to tackling antibiotic resistance. The project not only focuses on the food chain but also generates data that can inform policymakers and fill knowledge gaps. The Trinity Challenge organized the competition on antibiotic resistance in collaboration with MIT Solve to encourage scientists to propose solutions using big data from low- and middle-income communities.
In summary, the Farm2Vet project exemplifies the dedication and vision of its research team in addressing a critical global health issue that affects both animal health and food safety on a global scale.
