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December 5, 2025Veterinary RecordOpen Access

‘Knowledge, attitudes and practices’ survey of Austrian veterinarians' antibiotic use in clinical practice

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CFClair L. FirthPMPatricia MayerAKAnnemarie Käsbohrer

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Overview

Online survey highlights knowledge gaps in antimicrobial stewardship among veterinarians, suggesting urgent training needs.

Key Points

  • Knowledge gaps exist around antimicrobial stewardship, affecting veterinary practices.
  • Only 31% recognized cefovecin as a critical antimicrobial, indicating serious knowledge issues.
  • Online survey assessed attitudes towards antimicrobial use among various veterinary sectors.
  • Training is needed to address awareness and prudent use of antimicrobials in clinical settings.

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Firth et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231308e51979591dce939https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6121
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