Guidelines for the initial treatment and care of rescued macropods

This document standardises the initial treatment of macropods requiring rescue or rehabilitation, in line with the Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Macropods.

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Date

25 January 2021

Publisher

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Type

Publication

Cost

Free

Language

English

Tags

ISBN 978-1-922493-98-9
ID EES20210038

File PDF 2.4MB
Pages 36

Name rescued-macropods-treatment-care-guidelines-210038.pdf

This document provides guidance on the initial care and management of macropods following rescue, from capture to physical examination, initial stabilisation and treatment before presentation to a veterinarian. It provides advice on how to manage the more common rescue encounters in macropods including trauma, burns and orphaned joeys

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