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.

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