Veterinary resources
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