Intute: Veterinary medicine presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our database en-uk 17 Mar 2010 03:30:00 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=20100316-09554988 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100316-09554988 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) Panel is an independent scientific panel composed of independent experts. The AHAW panel provides advice on all aspects of animal diseases and animal welfare and its main work concerns food producing animals, including fish. The AHAW Panel website provides information on the risk assessments carried out by the panel, panel members, meeting minutes and declarations of interests, working groups, news items, an events diary, and the main scientific outputs of the AHAW Panel and the supporting AHAW Unit. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100315-08271353 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100315-08271353 This information resource on tail docking of dairy cattle (a veterinary perspective) is authored by Dr Holly Cheever, DVM and published on the Web in March 2010 by the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA). This document outlines the available evidence to debunk the touted benefits of tail docking and concludes that “it's time to ban this inherently inhumane practice.” A list of useful references on the topic is provided. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091006-09144387 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20091006-09144387 This information resource on dangerous dogs is provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Resources are available on a range of topics related to dangerous dogs, including legislation, dogs out of control in a public place, dog control orders, official consultations on dangerous dogs, dogs and trespass, and guard dogs. There is a link to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 legislation. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100311-09401863 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20100311-09401863 Published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in October 2009, this report ‘Exotic Animal Disease Risk Pathways & Countermeasures’ reviews the ways by which an animal disease may enter Great Britain and cause a disease outbreak. This 130 page report is aimed at those who work in animal disease prevention and control, or are responsible for the wellbeing of kept animals and topics covered include review and classification of risk pathways; review of existing controls and delivery landscape; and a review of resilience in controlling and mitigating exotic diseases. Key findings and recommendations are provided. [Crown Copyright]. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 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