Evidence-based prescribing guidelines for the veterinary practitioner and the industry.
The Australian veterinary prescribing guidelines are evidence-based guidelines created in a collaborative effort between the University of Melbourne’s Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health (APCAH) and the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship.
These guidelines are independent, and we have no conflicts of interest to declare. All peer-reviewed research findings will be considered and critiqued, and guidelines adjusted as we see appropriate for the level of confidence we have in the research completed. Where evidence is lacking, this is stated and our recommendations are then based on human literature and expert opinion.
What are the Guidelines?
The Australian Veterinary Prescribing Guidelines have been created for the practitioner and the veterinary industry. They do not have the force of law. All guidelines issued here should be regarded as one of several tools a practitioner may take into consideration in the context of his or her practice. Many of the recommendations in this guide represent off-label use of antimicrobials.
All practitioners are encouraged first and foremost to understand and comply with the laws, regulations and standard of care of their appropriate jurisdiction. While guidelines are intended to promote a standard for veterinary practice, lack of adherence to any specific guideline does not constitute grounds for disciplinary action. The University of Melbourne and APCAH shall have no liability whatsoever for any guideline.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
Companion Animal Guidelines - Medical
Choose a syndrome or body system.
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Ears
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of conditions of the ear in companion animals.
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Oral, gastrointestinal and pancreas
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of oral, gastrointestinal and pancreatic diseases in companion animals.
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Reproductive
Guidelines for diagnosing and treating vaginitis, pyometra, mastitis and prostatitis in companion animals.
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Respiratory
Guidelines for diagnosing and treating respiratory tract disease.
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Skin
Guidelines for diagnosing and treating bacterial skin infections in companion animals.
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Urinary tract
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections.
Companion Animal Guidelines - Surgical
Bovine Guidelines - Medical
Choose a syndrome or body system.
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Calf diseases
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of calf diseases.
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Foot disease
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine foot diseases.
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Gastrointestinal
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine gastrointestinal disease.
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Mastitis
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine mastitis.
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Neurological
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine neurological disease.
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Ophthalmological
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine ophthalmology.
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Reproductive
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine reproductive disease.
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Respiratory
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bovine respiratory disease guidelines.
Bovine Surgical Guidelines
Equine Guidelines - Medical
Choose a syndrome or body system.
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Cardiovascular
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine cardiovascular conditions.
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Dentistry
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine dentistry conditions.
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Dermatological, wounds and feet disorders
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of dermatological, wounds and foot disorders in horses.
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Endotoxaemia
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine endotoxaemia.
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Foal diseases
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of foal diseases.
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Gastrointestinal
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions in horses.
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Immunisation
Guidelines for equine immunisation.
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Musculoskeletal
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine musculoskeletal conditions.
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Ophthalmology
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine ophthalmological conditions.
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Reproductive
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine reproductive conditions.
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Respiratory
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine respiratory conditions.
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Urinary tract
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of equine urinary tract conditions.
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Other
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of other equine conditions.
Equine Guidelines - Surgical
Other resources we produce
Other useful tools include posters and booklets that can be downloaded, printed and displayed in the practice, a drug dose calculator (still coming) and pharmacological information (still coming) on the common antimicrobials used in Australian veterinary practice.
Contact us
General enquiries
Contact staff directly
Email Laura Hardefeldt
Email Glenn Browning
Email Kirsten Bailey