These resources are aimed to support those working in the veterinary industry. If you have any suggestions of content that would further assist you within your role, please email office@acipc.org.au.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
AMR Vet Collective https://www.amrvetcollective.com/home/amr-vet-collective
Australian Veterinary Association Australia’s Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and beyond https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/resources/fighting-antimicrobial-resistance/ava-submission-national-amr-strategy-2020-and-beyond.pdf
National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship – Animal Health https://www.ncas-australia.org/animal
Emergency Animal Diseases
Commonwealth of Australia National pest and diseases outbreaks (Reference guide) https://www.outbreak.gov.au/for-vets-and-scientists/emergency-animal-diseases-guide
CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/acdp
Veterinary IPC
Australian Veterinary Association Guidelines for Veterinary Personal Biosecurity 2017 https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/resources/veterinary-personal-biosecurity/guidelines-for-veterinary-personal-biosecurity-2017-final.pdf
Ontario Animal health Network Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Best practices for small animal veterinary clinics 2020 https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/OAHN-IPC-Guide-SB-Final-Jan0820_All_tagged.pdf
Wildlife Health Australia National Wildlife Biosecurity Guidelines September 2018 https://www.wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/ProgramProjects/National_Wildlife_Biosecurity_Guidelines.PDF
Worms and Germs blog – Resources for Animals, Humans and Veterinary professionals https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/
Antimicrobial resistance
National Institute for health and care excellence. (2017). Antimicrobial stewardship: Systems and processes for effective antimicrobial medicine use within human health and healthcare in New Zealand.
COVID-19
Hand Hygiene
Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2022). Hand hygiene. https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/topics/hand-hygiene/
Hand Hygiene manuals and guidelines:
Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2021). Hand hygiene: Guidance. https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/topics/hand-hygiene/guidance/
Infection Prevention and Control
Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2019). Infection prevention and control (IPC) walk rounds: Toolkit and implementation guide.
Management plans
Ministry of Health. (2017). New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan; A framework for action (2nd edition). Wellington: Ministry of Health. www.health.govt.nz