Intute: Veterinary medicine presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our database en-uk 11 Mar 2010 03:30:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/veterinary/latest.html Logo for the Intute service http://www.intute.ac.uk/images/intute_100_new.png 100 42 http://www.intute.ac.uk/veterinary/latest.html http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091021-12121746 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091021-12121746 This fact sheet contains FAQs from veterinarians on the topic of canine influenza and is authored by Dr Cynda Crawford, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-1038187 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100310-1038187 This educational brochure on zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted between animals and people) and in particular horse transmitted diseases is authored by Professor Roberta M. Dwyer, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Published as part of the University of Kentucky ‘Saddle Up Safely campaign’ this booklet covers salmonellosis, ringworm, rabies, anthrax, rain rot, brucellosis, leptospirosis, cryptosporidiosis, and vesicular stomatitis. Advice and guidance on disease prevention and precautions and specific information for immunocompromised people is provided. Published in 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100304-11251414 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100304-11251414 Published by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in 2010, this 92-page Annual Report on Zoonoses in the United Kingdom presents a summary of the trends and sources of zoonotic infection in humans, animals, food and feedstuffs in the UK in 2008, and also includes data from early 2009. The contents include a preface, executive summary, introduction, sections on major foodborne and waterborne zoonoses, notifiable zoonotic diseases of animals, other zoonoses, and appendices. Organisms and diseases covered include Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, Cryptospridium, bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, anthrax, rabies, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies including BSE and CJD, avian influenza, West Nile virus, leptospirosis, listeriosis, Lyme borreliosis, Q fever, and toxoplasmosis. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100305-11240619 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100305-11240619 The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) collection of technical disease cards for more than 30 important animal diseases. All the technical disease cards were updated in October 2009. Topics covered for each disease include aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and prevention and control measures. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100305-11325259 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100305-11325259 This collection of animal disease information sheets (including zoonoses) have been prepared for the general public by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). These “questions and answers” sheets provide an overview on some major OIE listed diseases, and diseases covered include avian influenza, anthrax, African swine fever, brucellosis, bluetongue, BSE, bovine tuberculosis, classical swine fever, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, diseases of bees, equine influenza, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and several others. Published in 2009. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20090811-12584146 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20090811-12584146 This 13 page publication ‘The Sheep’ was revised and republished in July 2009 by the Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research & Teaching (ANZCCART). This publication outlines the advantages of using sheep for experimentation, and topics covered include nutrition, housing, management, diseases, zoonoses, anaesthesia and experimental techniques, and pain management and analgesia. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100201-20054960 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100201-20054960 This information resource on pesticides and veterinary medicines is made available by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Information and guidance is provided on using veterinary medicines (including sheep dips), storing and transporting pesticides, using pesticides safely, and current UK legislation. Resources available include guidance documents, leaflets, and how to report a suspected adverse reaction to veterinary medicines in animals or humans. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091209-14255975 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091209-14255975 This code of practice for the welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids was published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in 2009. This code outlines environment, diet, behaviour, company and health and welfare and includes extra information about tethering and horse passports. Sources of further information are provided. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100127-15474231 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100127-15474231 Developed by the Royal Veterinary College's LIVE Centre, the 'So You Want to be a Vet' website provides advice and guidance to students on applying to vet school and what is it like to be a vet. Information is available on filling in UCAS forms, work experience, interviews, costs, university life and alternatives available. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-12494921 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-12494921 This is the homepage of the Zoological Registrars Association (ZRA) a non-profit association established in 1984. With over 130 members worldwide ZRA Registrars provide information on animal record keeping, records management, animal shipping, and wildlife permit procurement and legislation issues. The website provides documents on governance and job descriptions. There is an events and membership section and information on the ZRA’s annual conference. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-13052089 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-13052089 Authored by Kurt Benirschke and hosted online by the University of San Diego, ‘Comparative Placentation’ provides information and images on animal placentas. This volume was created to assist with the examination and evaluation of placenta from many different types of mammals. The site is searchable and a glossary and index is included. This resource is aimed at the veterinary pathologist, the zoo veterinarian and others who have an interest in understanding the variety of placental forms. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-12384771 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091104-12384771 The Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (CAZWV) was established in 1989 to “promote and contribute to the health management of free ranging and captive wild animals”. The website provides information on the CAZWV its history and current activities. A range of documents are available as well as a list of other useful websites and a news section. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091209-14191123 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091209-14191123 The ‘Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats‘ was published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in December 2009. Topics covered include the importance of a suitable environment, healthy diet, normal behaviour patterns, housing with or apart from other animals, and how to keep a cat healthy. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100129-12083166 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100129-12083166 The website of the Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping established in 1976 as the Australasian Society of Animal Management. The organisation aims to “promote the exchange of information on all aspects of wild animal husbandry, and in so doing add to the conservation of rare and endangered species. The website provides information on current news and events as well as career information and membership details. A number of full-text husbandry manuals are available and a list to other useful websites is provided. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100127-1550312 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100127-1550312 The EMS Driving Licence is a computer aided learning (CAL) package on Extra Mural Studies (EMS) for veterinary students, published on the Web by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. The resource aims to prepare students for their veterinary EMS placements and the user can progress through the CAL package and receive a “Certificate of Completion” after completing the package. Topics covered include EMS placement preparation, working with people, professionalism, and tips on getting the most out of the EMS placement. The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine provided funding for this resource. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT