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Kate Lamont, a Behavioural Scientist at the Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health, is a social scientist and project manager / team leader. She has experience in qualitative data collection methods, participatory and peer research, community development, and co-production. At SRUC she has focussed on farmer perspectives on biosecurity, the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, crofters and veterinary surgeons in large animal practice, and rural communities. She is an experienced research interviewer and collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams, Chair of the SRUC Social Science Ethics Committee and a Mental Health First Aider.
Projects
RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a2-4 Achieving Improvements In The Health Of Scottish Livestock Through Increased Uptake Of Biosecurity Practices: Towards A Farmer-centric Approach Based On A Socio-epidemiological Model
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
AIA ABA ST: Artificial Intelligence Assisted Animal Biosecurity Advice Search Tool
06/01/25 → 31/03/25
Understanding protective factors in lone and isolated workers in the West Highlands and Skye
1/09/23 → 31/01/24
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Motivation and adherence to pelvic floor muscles exercises and the role of smart phone apps., University of Aberdeen
Award Date: 8 Oct 2015
PDA, Web Science, University of the Highlands and Islands
Sept 2011 → Dec 2011
Award Date: 23 Dec 2011
Bachelor, BSc Sustainable Rural Development, University of the Highlands and Islands
Award Date: 1 Jun 2007
PDA, HNC Heritage and Environmental Interpretation in Tourism
Award Date: 3 Jul 1995
HND, Business Studies, Heriot-Watt University
Award Date: 1 Jul 1991
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Motivation; Behaviour Change; Mental Health; Community Engagement; Participatory / Peer Research
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Understanding protective factors in lone and isolated workers in the West Highlands and Skye
Lamont, K. (PI) & Jessiman, L. (CoPI)
1/09/23 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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BRACE: Biosecurity and Roundworm Advice for Cattle Enterprises (BRACE)
Lamont, K. (PI)
1/01/23 → 15/01/26
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a3-4 Influencing Human Behaviour To Improve Animal Welfare
Jessiman, L. (PI) & Jessiman, L. (PI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a2-4 Achieving Improvements In The Health Of Scottish Livestock Through Increased Uptake Of Biosecurity Practices: Towards A Farmer-centric Approach Based On A Socio-epidemiological Model
Lamont, K. (PI), Davidson, R. (CoI), Baughan, J. (CoI), Henry, M. (CoI), Botero Degiovanni, H. (CoI), Humphry, R. (CoI), Rodrigues da Costa, M. (CoI) & Beechener, S. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-d2-1 Vulnerability Of Remote Coastal Communities To Water Challenges: Perception, Valuation And Coping Mechanisms.
Maynard, C. (PI), Grist, H. (PI), Atterton, J. (CoI), Lamont, K. (CoI), Green, A. (CoI), Atterton, J. (CoI), Lamont, K. (CoI) & Grist, H. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Crossing the line? Reflecting on interdisciplinary boundaries in veterinary science
Moya Durán, S., Lamont , K., Peshin, S. & Briceño, C., 25 Aug 2025, In: Veterinary Record Open. 12, 2, p. e70017 3 p., 12(2):e70017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Economic perspectives on farm biosecurity: stakeholder challenges and livestock species considerations
Mehmedi, B., Iatrou, A. M., Yildiz, R., Lamont , K., Rodrigues da Costa, M., De Nardi, M., Allepuz, A., Niine, T., Niemi, J. K. & Saegerman, C., 3 Nov 2025, (First published) In: Agriculture (Switzerland). 15, 2288.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Project report
Lamont , K., Duncan, A. J., Carmichael, A., Pate, L. & Melville, L., 16 Apr 2025, (Submitted) 2 p.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Stakeholders' perspectives on communicating biosecurity to encourage behavior change in farmers
Moya Durán, S., Lamont , K., Brennan, M., Ciaravino, G., Rodrigues da Costa, M., Allepuz, A., Tamminen, L.-M., Correia-Gomes, C., De Carvalho Ferreira, H., Dogusan, M., Imperial, T., De Meneghi, D., Kjosevski, M., Chantziaras, I. & Burrell, A., 19 Mar 2025, (First published) In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12, p. 1562648 1562648.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining sentiment analysis and text mining with content analysis of farm vet interviews on mental wellbeing in livestock practice.
Duncan, A. J., Henry, M. & Lamont (Stephen), K., 23 May 2024, (First published) In: PLoS ONE. 19, 5, e0304090.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile47 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Detail on methodology for peer reviewed academic paper "Combining sentiment analysis and text mining with thematic analysis of farm vet interviews on mental wellbeing in livestock practice"
Duncan, A. (Creator), Henry, M. (Creator) & Lamont, K. (Creator), Figshare, 2023
https://doi.org/10.58073/SRUC.24057045.v1
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Prizes
Activities
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Biosecurity in the age of AI - the new farm tool
Lamont, K. (Participant), Carmichael, S. (Other) & Duncan, A. J. (Other)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Contribution to Training School: “Economic analysis and tools for effective communication and endorsement of enhanced biosecurity measures”
Lamont, K. (Speaker)
7 May 2025 → 8 May 2025Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Training course
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Pig industry workshop - PRRS
Lamont, K. (Participant) & Rodrigues da Costa, M. (Member of programme committee)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Bitesize Biosecurity: developing livestock farmer-friendly biosecurity materials and tools, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Lamont, K. (Speaker)
5 Jun 2025 → 6 Jun 2025Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Haddington Agricultural Show
Lamont, K. (Participant)
29 Jun 2024Activity: Other activity types › Other
Press/Media
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Artificial Intelligence Assisted Animal Biosecurity Advice Support Tool
26/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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New AI tool to quickly summarise disease information for farmers
16/03/25 → 21/03/25
3 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Impacts
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British Egg Industry Council: AWHP Biosecurity Training subgroup
Lamont, K. (Participant)
Impact: Societal
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