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Antimicrobial Stewardship video for clients

The European Network for Optimisation of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT) have developed a great video to teach clients about Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). Not only is it in English, but also …

Microscopic image of MRSA, purple dots clustered together on dark ochre background.

Healthcare-associated infection surveillance

Surveillance of healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infections within veterinary practices is minimal with many practices not reviewing culture and sensitivity results. There is more discussion about the need to understand pathogens in …

Rethink intravenous flushes

Reduced availability of IV fluids is having impacts in veterinary and human health. This may be the time to rethink how IV flushes are often prepared in veterinary practice. The …

HPAI in Australia 22 May 2024

Yesterday Australian was the only continent free of the current strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Today, unfortunately, a poultry farm in Victoria is awaiting confirmation of the strain of …