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Veterinarians and wildlife carers across Australia now have access to new, evidence-based Guidelines for Antibiotic Prescribing in Australian Wildlife, launched by the AMR Vet Collective in collaboration with Wildlife Health Australia.
Developed by experts in wildlife medicine and antimicrobial stewardship, these are Australia’s first national guidelines designed specifically for the treatment of wildlife. The guidelines aim to help veterinarians make informed decisions about when and how to use antibiotics, protecting both animal welfare and the effectiveness of these critical medicines.
“These guidelines are a critical step in ensuring we use antibiotics responsibly in wildlife care and rehabilitation,” said Professor Jane Heller, Project Lead, AMR Vet Collective.
“They help veterinarians and carers make decisions that protect the welfare of individual animals while minimising the risk of antimicrobial resistance across species and environments.”
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognised globally as one of the most significant health challenges of our time. The issue extends beyond hospitals and farms – wildlife health intersects with human and environmental health, forming a key component of the One Health approach to combating AMR.
“Wildlife is part of Australia’s unique environment and plays a vital role in ecosystem balance,” said Dr Simone Vitali, Program Manager at Wildlife Health Australia.
“Responsible antibiotic use in wildlife is essential to our national efforts to preserve biodiversity, and is part of reducing overall risks of antimicrobial resistance for a healthier future for all.”
The guidelines are accompanied by a suite of practical, educational tools designed to make stewardship simple and accessible:
The guidelines are freely available at www.amrvetcollective.com and www.wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au.
At The AMR Collective, we translate the science around AMR and stewardship into meaningful and practical information that veterinarians can call upon to make informed, evidence-based decisions in their daily practice. We want every clinician to feel confident in understanding stewardship principles so that they can diagnose, prescribe, and manage infectious patients with confidence.
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