AgriScot

AgriScot is now firmly recognised as one of the UK’s premier agricultural events and will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at the Royal Highland Centre.

Seminar room 2 from 2.45 – 3.45 pm – Improving Antibiotic Use on Scottish Farms: Insights and Impact from the AMU Pilot

The panel discussion will explore practical solutions to antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Scottish livestock farming.
The seminar will begin by explaining what AMU and AMR are, and why they matter for animal health and farm businesses. Attendees will learn about the AMU Pilot scheme currently running in Scotland—a partnership between SOAS, ScotEID, Farmvet Systems, and QMS—and how farmers can use data to make informed decisions about antimicrobial use on their farms.

The panel will showcase alternatives to antimicrobials, including emerging research on microbiome management, and discuss the industry’s priority to reduce antimicrobial use. The session is designed to be accessible and practical, with real-life examples and no assumed prior knowledge.

The seminar will include presentations from farming, veterinary, research, and industry perspectives, followed by an open panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Panel speakers:
• Robert Neill, Vice President, NFUS
• Mike Denholm, Clyde Vets
• Nuno Silva, Moredun Research Institute
• Kate Rowell, QMS and farmer