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  1. Animal Health, Management & Welfare
    Animal production systems, related animal behaviour, codes of practice, public health, biosecurity … .
    • A Classification of Livestock Production Systems
      Extensive article with embedded links and bibliography. From the FAO.
    • Acts Administered by Biosecurity
      From the Queensland Government and similar to those in other Australian States. ‘… provides summary versions and main applications of the Acts administered by Biosecurity.’
    • Animal Behaviour
      11 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Animal Ethics
      Done by the University of Melbourne Research and Innovation Office.
    • Animal Ethics Infolink
      Developed by the New South Wales Government. As well as the information and code of practice there is also a range of useful links to related sources.
    • Animal Health [AVMA]
      Multiple links to further information and a wide range of topics.
    • Animal Welfare Information Centre, The
      US based but with a wealth of information relating to both domestic and wild animals, databases, publications links and more.
    • Applied Ethology
      ‘Dedicated to the field of applied animal behaviour, which deals with the behaviour of domestic animals or other animals kept in captivity. Our intention with this site is to bring together a diverse set of resources students and scientists may find useful’.
    • Association for Veterinary Epidemiology
      [And Preventive Medicine]
      Newsletter, software and online resources as well as information about the association.
    • Biosecurity Australia
      A Federal government entity which ‘provides science based quarantine assessments and policy advice that protects Australia’s favourable pest and disease status and enhances Australia’s access to international animal and plant related markets.’
    • Biosecurity Resources [1]
      US based and dairy oriented, but a reasonable listing of annotated links for this area.
    • Biosecurity Resources [2]
      Links to site on different aspects of biosecurity from Penn State University [mostly North American]. There are some .pdf documents on fundamentals and practical approaches, etc..
    • Centres for Epidemiology & Animal Health
      While US based it does contain up-to-date information and news as well as a range of sections that may also be relevant in the Australian setting.
    • Centre for Veterinary Public Health, The
      Includes links to fact sheets, guidelines, specific diseases and groups of diseases, emergency procedures, bioterrorism and more.
    • Comet Web Search
      Search engine covering this area of interest.
    • Developing Free-Range Animal Production Systems
      Downloadable .pdf report commissioned by the Australian Government. Links to other Free research publications.
    • Farm Animals
      ‘Information resources for institutional animal care and use’. Extensive links groupings and a good bibliography.
    • Public Health Information [AVMA]
      Done in sections such as Biosecurity, listings of specific diseases [e.g. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)] and Miscellaneous Topics. Each contains annotated links covering all aspects of that major area or disease.
    • Public Health/Zoonoses
      8 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Veterinary Public Health [VPH]
      From the World Health Organisation. Topics, publication, research tools, news and more.
  2. Clinical Science [Medical & Surgical]
    Physical examination, surgical & anaesthesia principles, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics.
  3. Databases [including Networks & Manuals] :
    • Animal Science
      A collection of annotated links from the University of Adelaide Library.
    • Animal Science Database
      ‘Supporting your research in veterinary medicine and animal production’. Abstracts.
    • BUBL Links : Veterinary Science
      Extensive range of annotated links.
    • iknowledgenow
      ‘A library of full-text veterinary journal and conference proceedings articles.’
    • International Veterinary Information Service
      ‘A convenient way to access information on Veterinary Medicine and is provided as a Free service to clinicians, researchers, librarians, educators and veterinary students. … includes the following sections : IVIS Veterinary Books, IVIS-Hosted Proceedings of Veterinary Organizations, Calendar of Veterinary Events and Meetings and the IVIS Continuing Education and Auto-tutorial Sections, as well as links to hundreds of useful veterinary website.’
      You need to become a Free member to access the site.
    • Merck Veterinary Manual
      ‘The single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information; it includes over 12 000 indexed topics and over 1 200 illustrations and allows you to rapidly search by topic, species, specialty, disease, and keyword using advanced search.’’
    • Veterinary Education and Information Network [2]
      [VEIN]
      ‘An information service for veterinary and animal scientists, and allied animal health professionals, with a focus on access to high quality information and lifelong learning in the 21st Century knowledge economy.’ From the University of Sydney.
    • VETGATE
      [Now Intute. The UK’s Gateway to High Quality Internet Resources in Animal Health]
      ‘Offers Free access to a searchable catalogue of quality reviewed Internet resources in Animal Health.’ Internet tutorial, Free booklet on internet resources, search by keyword or browse for resources by subject. Enter title to carry out the search.
    • VIN
      ‘VIN is the veterinary profession’s premiere online resource, providing veterinarians, veterinary students, and the veterinary industry with the information and tools they need to address the demands of modern veterinary practice.’
  4. Disease of Body Systems
    Disease of the range of body systems, peritoneal diseases.
    • Acute Abdomen, The
      Article.
    • Animal Diseases Topic Tree
      Listings with expansions including information and relevant linkages. Australian site.
    • Case Studies In Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine
      ‘Format is that of a rounds session in which the signalment, history, and physical examination findings are presented on the first page followed by diagnostic studies. All cases are real.’ 37 cases included.
    • Disease Information
      ‘A weekly publication of emergency notifications and animal health follow-up reports provided to the OIE by Member Countries in order to inform the international community on exceptional epidemiological events occurring in their territories.’ Search by date, country or disease.
    • Diseases and Disorders
      Links pertaining to Animal Diseases. A vast listing from the Karolinska Institute [Sweden]. Done in directories from Animal to Swine.
      Brilliant !
    • Exotic Diseases
      From VEIN [University of Sydney] comes this list of annotated links.
    • Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases
      Set out in 8 sections and 51 chapters with Appendix and Glossary, this can be downloaded whole [43mb] or via the relevant chapter covering your particular interest. Applies essentially to avians.
    • Gastrointestinal Diseases
      Annotated links to specific information on this topic. Related links for digestive system diseases. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Index : Animal Diseases
      A listing of publications from the University of Nebraska, some Free, the remainder at 25c[US] per copy. Most are viewable.
    • Infectious Animal and Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
      From the Federation of American Scientists : special reports, news, continuing concerns, resources, additional information.
    • Intestinal Diseases
      Annotated links to specific information on this topic. Related links for digestive system diseases. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
      ‘Diseases And Disorders Of Animals And Humans’. Extensive point by point listing of these.
    • Nervous System Diseases
      Annotated links to specific information on this topic. Now part of Intute.
  5. Dogs, Cats & Miscellaneous Pets
    Diseases, preventative medicines, critical care, animal welfare, the human/animal bond.
    • A Livestock Vaccine Primer
      Article with incorporated chart for a range of animals.
    • Animal Welfare
      13 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • CENSHARE
      Animal assisted therapy, companion animals in care environments, links, publications, suggested readings, videos and books for sale.
    • Companion Animal Information & Research Centre
      Based in Japan. Research results, publication including handbooks, booklets and more.
    • Critical Care
      [Quick-Look Series In Veterinary Medicine]
      Abstract of a book with linked bibliographies relating to each of the sections.
    • Healthy Dogs
      Includes sections on health & care, behaviour problems, breeds and more.
    • Healthypet
      Information on the health of pets. Geared for younger ages to some extent though information is still valid.
    • Human-Animal Bond
      Part of the Centre for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University, US. Has a range of links for this area plus other related directories.
    • Human-Animal Interaction
      11 sections covering all aspects from behavioural problems to literature.
    • Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
      Abstracts and 90 day Free Trial of the whole journal.
    • Pet Diseases
      Extensively annotated links to articles and information relating to both specific and general disease information. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Pet Health - Diseases and Conditions
      Extensive listing of links, many annotated, from Yahoo !.
    • Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
      ‘The objective … is to raise the level of patient care for seriously ill or injured animals through quality education and communication programs.’ Guidelines, education, journal and more.

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G - L

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • Australian Veterinary Association
      Media releases, publications, issues, programs, awards, prizes, general information membership information.
    • Links Index - Vein
      A number of pages from the site are already included but you should check these if seeking further, or other, information in the veterinary field. Innovative online teaching, learning and research projects can be found here.
      Highly Recommended !
    • Veterinary Information Portal
      ‘VIP is the next evolution of the Veterinary Information and Education Network [VEIN] website above. VIP is a portal to teaching information and resources on the world wide web. All content is added by academic staff and students of the Faculty of Veterinary Science [University of Sydney].’
      Highly Recommended !
    • Rodent Sites
      Links on rodents of all kinds including scientific, veterinarian and general information.
    • Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms
      ‘Focuses on abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in veterinary practice and supplements the standard and widely available reference sources such as Gale’s Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary. It is intended for use by veterinary students, researchers, practitioners, and librarians.’
  2. Journals
    Journals, newsletters, online magazines.

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M - R

  1. Microbiology & Virology
    General microbiology, immunity to microbial pathogens and more.
    • Big Picture Book of Viruses, The
      ‘Is intended to serve as both a catalogue of virus pictures on the Internet and as an educational resource to those seeking more information about viruses.’ Links to other virology sources and to tutorials.
    • Cell Biology
      8 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Microbes Forum : Veterinary Microbiology
    • Paramyxoviridae [Veterinary Virology]
      Click on the Start button to take the full lecture.
    • Microbiology Pages
      From the Institute for Animal Health in the UK. Specific research groups and what they are doing..
    • Risk Analysis
      Select the topic and its various sub-topics, which form part of this revised site, from the menu on the left [under Database Navigator].
    • Universal Virus Database, The
      Not only includes animal viruses but also those of humans. Descriptions, picture gallery, identification tools and more.
    • Veterinary Microbiology
      A journal ‘concerned with microbial [bacterial, fungal, viral] diseases of domesticated animals [livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, fish] that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition, Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the feral fauna will also be considered.’
    • VIDA Virus Database
      ‘A complete collection of homologous protein families derived from open reading frames from complete and partial virus genomes. For each family you can get an alignment of the conserved regions, functional and taxonomy information, and links to DNA sequences and structures.’
    • Zoonosis
      ‘A disease that can be transmitted from other animals to humans.’ From Wikipedia.
    • Zoonotic Diseases
      A text detailing ‘institutional policies and procedures. Also has extensive Disease links listed by animal reservoir and by disease.
  2. Pharmacology & Toxicology
    Drugs that affect various systems, systems pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics.
    • ADAP Biomedical Simulation Software
      Details and download facility.
    • A First Course in Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
      Online course.
    • Basic Pharmacokinetics
      ‘An entire textbook for an introductory Pharmacokinetics course has been made especially for publication on the web in printed form using Adobe PDF format.’
    • Clinical Toxicology Resources
      Australian site which ‘provide[s] information useful to improving outcomes for humans suffering from envenoming or poisoning by animals, plants or mushrooms.’
    • Drug Delivery Systems
      From Intute. Abstracts with links to full articles and information relating to this area. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Drugs
      From Intute. Abstracts with links to full articles and information relating to this area. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Green Book, The
      ‘The FDA Approved Animal Drug Products, [Green Book], is published by the Drug Information Laboratory.
    • Links
      Titled links in several areas.
    • Mycology
      5 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Online Journal of Pharmacokinetics©
      Full online journal.
    • Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Resources
      ‘Links to information about the discipline of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.’
    • Pharmacokinetic Concepts
      Looks at the practical application of pharmacokinetic principles.
    • Pharmacokinetics
      From Intute. Abstracts with links to full articles and information relating to this area. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Pharmacology [1]
      7 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Pharmacology [2]
      From Intute. Abstracts with links to full articles and information relating to this area. Enter title to carry out the search.
      Previously known as VetGATE. Now Intute.
    • Toxicology & Toxinology
      8 directories of links from VEIN, University of Sydney.
    • Veterinary Toxicology
      An electronic textbook for undergraduates. Requires free registration to gain access.
      You need to become a Free member to access the site.
    • VetGRAM
      ‘Veterinarian’s guide to residue avoidance management.’ Access this database in a variety of ways.
      Need to be registered to access this site.
    • Virtual Library Pharmacy
      Links grouped in directories from the Virtual Library.
  3. Physiology
    Haematology, general/cell/nerve/muscle physiology, immunology, endocrinology, cardiovascular system and more.
  4. Professional Practice
    Food safety, handling disease emergencies, legislative controls, animal health and welfare, urban animal management.

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S - Z

  1. Veterinary Anatomy
    Anatomy, histology, embryology, various body systems, radiographic anatomy, embryological malformations.
    • Anatomy and Physiology
      Extensive links list covering specific as well as general information. University of Sydney.
    • Applied Anatomy
      An online electronic syllabus from an American University. Done in 13 Chapters.
    • Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging - Links
      [Australasian]
      A series of annotated links to aspects of imaging and radiography.
    • Congenital And Inherited Anomalies
      From the Merck Manual.
    • Embryo Images
      [Normal and Abnormal Mammalian Development]
      ‘A tutorial that uses scanning electron micrographs [SEMs] as the primary resource to teach mammalian embryology.’
    • Functional Anatomy
      [Gross Anatomy Laboratory Review]
      Course notes from the University of Washington in the US. Also includes images.
    • General Veterinary Radiology Tutorials
      From Animal Insides. Also links to other aspects of animal radiography.
    • Histology
      ‘A compendium of images from the histology lab sessions.’ From the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Metabolic Disorders Introduction
      From the Merck Manual.
    • MicroAnatomy
      An online electronic syllabus from an American University. Done in 21 Chapters.
    • NeuroAnatomy
      An online electronic syllabus from an American University. Done in 15 Chapters.
    • Radiology
      An online electronic syllabus from an American University. Done in 23 Chapters.
    • Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction
      ‘Links to instructional web sites produced by Veterinary Anatomy faculty at the University of Minnesota.’
    • Zoology Dissection Guide
      From the University of Alberta, Canada, provides ‘web pages and multi-media presentations are meant as a supplement to in-lab dissections and should be used to prepare for upcoming dissections or as a means to review dissecting techniques.’
  2. Veterinary Biochemistry
    Peptide and protein chemistry, enzymology, protein synthesis and more.

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