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.
Publisher: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-922493-98-9
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ID: EES20210038
File: PDF 2.3 MB / 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