Fick, LineCrafford, LucilleSchoeman, Johan P.Schellack, Natalie2024-07-052025-02Fick, L., Crafford, L., Schoeman, J. & Schellack, N. 2025, 'Knowledge and perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship concepts among final year veterinary students in South Africa', Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 64-69, doi : 10.3138/jvme-2023-0050.0748-321X (print)1943-7218 (online)10.3138/jvme-2023-0050http://hdl.handle.net/2263/96810Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major global public health crisis due to inappropriate use in humans, animals, and crops. Studies to assess the knowledge and perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices among medical and health care professionals have been conducted, yet this is the first among veterinary students in South Africa. A descriptive study surveyed 147 final year veterinary students at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria. Of these, 102 completed the questionnaire (69% response rate). Most stated they knew what AMS was, while a minority heard of it for the first time. A small number understood poor hand washing could contribute to AMR. Almost a quarter of students stated their AMS knowledge was poor, and most noted a need for more training. The BVSc curriculum should include more material on AMS and AMR to bridge training gaps.en© American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), 2023. This advance access version may differ slightly from the final published.Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)Veterinary educationSouth Africa (SA)PrescribersPharmacologyInfectious diseaseAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)SDG-03: Good health and well-beingPostprint Article