Guidelines
Every ratified position, plus proposals under review. Filter by status, species, or category.
- Ratifiedv3.2.06d ago
Fluid therapy for orphaned eastern grey kangaroo joeys
Warm the joey to 36°C before offering any oral fluids. Use isotonic electrolyte solution at 10% bodyweight over 24 hours, divided into 6 feeds. Do not offer milk replacer until fully rehydrated and passing urine.
Eastern grey kangaroo·Triage & stabilisation·34 discussion·Ratified by Wildlife Victoria Veterinary Panel - Proposedv0.4.028d ago
Community-based mange treatment for wild bare-nosed wombats
Proposed: pole-and-scoop cydectin application at burrow entrances, weekly for 8 weeks. Currently under review — evidence base is field-derived and monitoring protocols vary widely.
Bare-nosed wombat·Parasitology·61 discussion·Ratified by — pending review - Ratifiedv2.1.02mo ago
Topical treatment of sarcoptic mange in brushtail possums
Topical bravecto (fluralaner) applied at 25 mg/kg is the current preferred agent for confirmed sarcoptic mange in brushtails, with a single follow-up at 4 weeks. Ivermectin remains acceptable where fluralaner is unavailable.
Common brushtail possum·Parasitology·19 discussion·Ratified by NSW Wildlife Health Committee - Ratifiedv4.0.14mo ago
Chelation therapy for lead-toxic raptors
CaEDTA at 35 mg/kg IM twice daily for 5 days, followed by 5 days off, then re-test blood lead. Concurrent supportive care and GI decontamination as indicated.
Wedge-tailed eagle, other raptors·Toxicology·27 discussion·Ratified by Australian Raptor Care Network - Ratifiedv2.3.05mo ago
Heat-stress event response for flying-fox colonies
Activate response above 38°C ambient with humidity >30%. Prioritise mist-spraying at colony perimeter over direct handling. Do not handle heat-stressed adults without vaccination and PPE.
Grey-headed flying-fox·Environmental emergencies·15 discussion·Ratified by Wildlife Health Australia - Ratifiedv1.5.09mo ago
Thermoregulation of orphaned echidna puggles
Maintain ambient at 26–28°C for unfurred puggles; 22–24°C once spines emerge. Never use direct heat sources; humidity should sit between 60–70%.
Short-beaked echidna·Triage & stabilisation·11 discussion·Ratified by Monotreme Rehabilitation Advisory Group