This IPC Week, we’re not just celebrating best practices—we’re aligning with a global movement. The Lancet’s One Health Commission (link in comments), now embedded in international agreements and policy frameworks, …
The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control introduced two bills which are effective from 1 January 2026. What are the bills? 1. Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 – …
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 …
Gloves should be used when additional protection is required such as any contact with non-intact skin or mucous membranes, or an invasive procedure, or when there is a risk …
Veterinary staff in Queensland may be eligible for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) vaccination. Go to this Queensland Health website for further information. Image: Mosquito_Pixabay_2016_Creative Commons
The theme this year is #AccelerateAction for gender equality To all the women who work every day to support others and smile, even when they don’t want to – this …
Image: Stevens, Rhiannon. ‘On the hunt’ ABC News Online, 2 August 2024 URL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-02/deer-hunters-game-meat/103974062. Accessed 27 September 2024. Please note – this information may change as more is understood about …
1909 Homeopathic product, American Institute of Homeopathy (Image The Public Domain Review) This week, I have noticed several posts about disease transmission occurring through food. To keep your cats (and …
Australia is the last continent on earth to be affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It has been responsible for the deaths of an estimated 280 million birds around the …
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 …
