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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

70 Scholarly works
18 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Remote realities: In-depth conversations on antimicrobial stewardship in remote Indigenous communities using a One Health approach
    DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101494
  • 2026

    Journal article

    How Do We Define ‘Appropriate Antimicrobial Use’ In One Health? A Global Delphi Survey
    DOI: 10.33590/emjmicrobiolinfectdis/oqsy1576
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2020

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Improving the Use of Antimicrobials in Australian Veterinary Practices
Laura Hardefeldt

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


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

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

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

    Journal article

    Antimicrobial prescribing in dogs and cats with urinary tract disease in a prospective intervention trial
    DOI: 10.1093/jvimsj/aalaf054
  • 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
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Clinical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Metrics 101: How to Evaluate Artificial Intelligence Tools for Veterinary Clinical Practices
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.03.010
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Use of VetCompass Australia data to estimate body weight for antimicrobial stewardship in Australian dogs
    DOI: 10.1111/avj.70099
  • 2025

    Journal article

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

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Building Resilient One Health Communities: Preventing Zoonoses, Reducing AMR and Improving Food Security
  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

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

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