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Email

laura.hardefeldt@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Principal Research Fellow
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
Masters (Coursework & Research)
University of Melbourne
PhD
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
Murdoch University
Bachelors Degree
Murdoch University
ORCID

0000-0001-5780-7567

A/Prof Laura Hardefeldt

Principal Research Fellow
Melbourne Veterinary School

66 Scholarly works
18 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Low levels of antimicrobial resistance amongst canine staphylococci isolates from a remote First Nations community
    DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101372
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Outcomes from an intervention study implementing fee-free culture and susceptibility urine testing in dogs and cats
    DOI: 10.1002/vetr.5500
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial stewardship from a One Health perspective
    DOI: 10.1038/s41579-025-01233-3
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Retrospective cohort study on the development of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs treated with trimethoprim sulfonamide: a VetCompass Australia study
    DOI: 10.1093/jvimsj/aalaf013
  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Redesign of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the Digital Era Across One Health (RADAR \2013 1H)
  • 2022

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Appropriate Antimicrobial Use: Scaling Surveillance Using Digital Health
  • 2021

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Veterinary Clinics
Laura Hardefeldt

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2010
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal)

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial prescribing in dogs and cats with urinary tract disease in a prospective intervention trial
    DOI: 10.1093/jvimsj/aalaf054
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.70003
  • 2025

    Journal article

    National action plan on antimicrobial resistance in selected Asia-Pacific low- and middle-income countries: Perspectives of One Health stakeholders
    DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101259
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial use and prescribing practices by equine veterinarians in Australia: Insights into reproduction, dentistry, compounding and use for nonbactericidal effects
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.13428
  • 2024

    Book Chapter

    Beta‐lactam Antibiotics
    DOI: 10.1002/9781119654629.ch8
  • 2024

    Book Chapter

    Other Beta‐lactam Antibiotics
    DOI: 10.1002/9781119654629.ch9

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Building Resilient One Health Communities: Preventing Zoonoses, Reducing AMR and Improving Food Security
  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    ADD Dairy: Antibiotic Use and Disease Dynamics in Dairy Farming

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