Educational Links

Collection of educational web links compiled by RVC vet students and academics, We cannot vouch for the accuracy or quality of the sites these refer to. Please edit the page if you find any links that are no longer working.

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Featured links

Google Cow
http://open-3d-viewer.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/web/index.html
Google launched this Virtual Cows on April Fools Day 2011 on the Google home page. However, it is also an amazing educational resource which is based on the open-3d-viewer which has been used to create a virtual human being too. You can rotate the cow and remove different layers to visualise blood supply, internal organs and the musculoskeletal system. This is a must see for any vet student - and anybody else who loves cows for that matter too!

3D Model Horse's Leg
http://oa.scopty.com
If you liked the virtual cows, then try this 3D model of the horse’s leg which was created as a free online resource by vet student Per Karlsson at the RVC. To develop this model, he used an MRI image dataset from the RVC Equine Department. The result is an interactive experience where users can learn more about how a horse’s foot is built up.

3D Dog
http://www.real3danatomy.com/bones/dog-skeleton-3d.html
This amazing resource has been developed by Dr Cathy Fuller and her team at the Centre for Comparative and Clinical Anatomy at the University of Bristol. Built from real images taken rendered into a 3D format which can be rotated, zoomed and progressively dissected. Great education and fun to use too!

Recent Links

Guide to Treating and Controlling Dog Pests
http://aardvarkpestmgmt.com/category/dog-pests/
Pests aren’t just confined to your home. Sometimes your beloved family hound can be blighted by everything from ticks to fleas and bed bugs. These guides help you understand what treatment you should seek and how you can better protect your pet from infestation and infection.

Other Links

A Surgical Guide to Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass System
http://www.norfolkvetproducts.com/PDF'S/SUB%20surgery%20for%20email%20April%202013.pdf

Academic Writing for Veterinary Nurses
http://www.live.ac.uk/static/CAL/vnaw/index.html
This resource is targeted at native speakers who need guidance in academic writing, specifically the Graduate Diploma in Professional and Clinical Veterinary Nursing. This course provides a variety of presentation styles to engage students who may be put off by text-heavy packages.

Anaesthesia UK
http://www.frca.co.uk
Educational site with training resources for anaesthetic professionals. It provides interactive practice questions, journal abstracts and reference articles for the Primary FRCA, Final FRCA, Irish FCARCSI, European Diploma of Anaesthesiology, American Board examinations, and currently receives over 30,000 page views daily. The site currently has over 29,000 registered clinicians. Try clicking 'Resources --> Physics and Equipment --> Breathing Circuits'

Anal Sacculectomy
https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.prod.vetlearn.com/mmah/20/e7dabbb6bd4d5db6e45486ee63bbd7/filePV_30_10_530.pdf
Paper from Colorado State University, 2008. Discussion on methods, indications and anatomy for anal sacculectomy.

Anatomy 3D
http://www.real3danatomy.com/index.html
Online animation which allows you to view the skeleton and separate bones of the dog in 3D. Also allows you to view 3D animation of the heart, lungs and ribs. Developed by University of Bristol & Creative Dimension Software Ltd .

Anatomy and Physiology Essentials
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072943696/student_view0/animations.html
You may find this on line anatomy and physiology resource useful. It is human based but despite this there are some very useful animations and quizzes which are applicable to veterinary species as well as man. The website accompanies the textbook 'Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology' by Stevens, Steely and Tate.

Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals
This wikibook describes the structure of the animal body and the way in which it works. Animals encountered in normal veterinary practice are used as examples where possible. The material is divided into 16 chapters.

Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Farming
http://www.organic-vet.reading.ac.uk
This compendium on Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Farming is a reference and training tool. It was produced by the Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics Research Unit, University of Reading, with funding from MAFF. This program summaries nearly all diseases of farm animals very consisely and is an excellent revision tool.

Animation on gluconeogenesis
http://www.wiley.com/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/gluconeogenesis/gluconeogenesis.htm
Interactive animation covering concepts in gluconeogenesis

Arnold's Glossary of Anatomy
http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/glossary.cgi?
Anatomical word search engine.

Avian Adenoviruses
http://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D9436.PDF
Paper on some important viruses in poultry medicine. J.B. McFerran and J.A. Smyth. 2000.

Bad Bug Book
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/CausesOfIllnessBadBugBook/ucm2006773.htm
This U.S. Food and Drug Administration site provides basic facts about foodborne diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and toxins.

Basic Farm Skills
http://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/how-to-videos
A number of videos showing basic farm skills by farmers weekly, including lamb care, entropian in lambs, castration and tail docking, navel ill, orf, endoparasites/wormers, disbudding, AI training, mobility scoring, colostrum testing, foot trimming, housing, dry cow therapy

Basic Livestock Handling
http://www.grandin.com/behaviour/principles/principles.html
recommended basic livestock handling and safety tips presented as a series of articles.

Basic Mare Reproduction Techniques
https://bloomsbury.mediacore.tv/media/mare_genital_tract2
Video (18 minutes 11 seconds) demonstration of mare reproduction techniques.

Basics of metabolism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ1QGZ6gJ8w
Video (11 minutes) discussing basic principles of metabolism and metabolic pathways by someone who studied medicine.

Bayer flea infestation information video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bln7bk8Tm-Q
Information about the pathophysiology of flea infection (2 minutes) from Bayer.

BCF Technologies
http://www.uk-ireland.bcftechnology.com/learning/small-animal
Site with a lot of learning material for using different imaging modalities. Useful for when you're in practice looking at images. Very useful booklets on bovine reproduction with great pictures. Covers bovine/equine/small animals

Bearded dragon handling video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeaeFpBEOEY&feature=related
Video demonstrating how to handle a bearded dragon (22 seconds, Harper Adams).

Bioethics Case Study Scenarios
http://www.bioethics.iastate.edu/classroom/case_studies.html
Bioethic case study scenarios arranged by topic to promote classroom discussion and literacy assignments. Topics to choose from include agriculture, animals, biotechnology, environment, humans, plants, research ethics, veterinary medicine. Scenarios are great for writing assignments and class discussions

Biology of the Goat
http://www.goatbiology.com/index.html
Useful website with animations, covering goat anatomy, reproduction, digestion, lactation and parasite life cycles.

Bluetongue DEFRA
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animal-diseases/a-z/bluetongue
Link to DEFRA's Bluetongue pages. Information on latest news, movement guidelines, European situation, the disease, advice, surveillance and control, legislation and key publications.

Bovine Radiography Atlas
http://www.vetsuisse-bern.ch/bovine_radiology/Radioatlas.html
A comprehensive atlas of bovine radiography showing multiple views, each accompanied by information about the projection, technique and structures in the radiograph.

BPEX (British Pig Executive)
http://www.bpex.org.uk
Further information on pigs including current prices.

British Pig Association (BPA) page on pedigree pig breeds
http://www.britishpigs.org.uk/breedlist.htm
Find out about different pig breeds by clicking on the pictures.

British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA)
http://www.bvna.org.uk/
The aim of the British Veterinary Nursing Association is to promote animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing'.

Business Plan Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMr_uLZV-eM
A short video (2 minutes 26 seconds) which briefly outlines how and why to write a business plan. By the U.S Small Business Administration.

BVA responsible use of antimicrobials
http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/BVA_Antimicrobials_Poster.PDF
BVA antimicrobial poster and information on responsible use.

Calves - Clinical Information and Forms
http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/dms/fapm/fapmtools/calves.htm
A collection of useful clinical information on calves and data collection forms.

Canine Hip dysplasia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HTwi8TRs6z8
Video (6 minutes 51 minutes) covering basic aspects of canine hip dysplasia (predispositions, what is is, symptoms and diagnosis). Produced by Vetstoria.com.

Capnography
http://www.capnography.com/new
Fantastic website with lots of information about capnography (an essential element of standard anaesthesia monitoring).

Cardiac Cycle
http://www.vetgo.com/cardio/media/anims/hyperheart.htm
An animated tutorial on the cardiac cycle.

Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts
http://www.cvphysiology.com/index.html
A website contains resources on cardiovascular physiology concepts written for students, academics and health professionals.

Case Studies in Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/small_animal/cardio_kittleson/cases
This site is designed to present small animal patients with cardiovascular disease examined by the faculty and residents working in the Cardiology Service at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) at UC-Davis. The 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, quizzes, follow-up, and case discussion.

Cat Toxicities
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/toxcat/toxcat.html
Cornell university website detailing poisons affecting cats (human drugs, methylxanthines, ethylene glycol, metals and pesticides).

Centre for Dairy Information
http://ukcows.com/theCDI
Useful information portal containing a range of information (data and statistics, health and welfare, management and societies) and web-based tools.

Clinical management of the geriatric horse and pony
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/25/6/350.short
Nicola Jarvis, In Practice, 2003. Good overview of orthopaedic and medical cases encountered by the equine vet with older animals.

Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
http://www.capcvet.org/capc-recommendations
Website that gives an overview of the common parasites in dogs and cats. Includes information on: prevalence, signs of infection, diagnosis and treatment.

Comparison of open and laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy.
https://www.avma.org/News/Journals/Collections/Documents/javma_227_6_921.pdf
Paper from 2005 on the duration, complications, stress, and pain of open ovariohysterectomy (OVH) versus a simple method of laparoscopic-assisted OVH in dogs.

CPCR – Advanced Life Support
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00464.htm
The following link will take you to a paper written by Harold Davis RVT, VTS [ECC] on the topic of cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation. Harold Davis is a graduate of the California state university Sacramento, receiving a BA degree in Biology. Currently he is the manager of the emergency and critical care service at the veterinary medical teaching hospital at UC, Davis. He has extensive experience in the field of emergency and critical care medicine, both in private and university.

Cranial nerve tests and observations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8f9-GPW9IE&feature=related
A detailed video on how to perform a neurological examination on the cranial nerves (4 minutes 12 seconds).

Cranial Nerves
http://www.tsdocs.org/downloads/CranialNerves.pdf
A comprehensive booklet on cranial nerves (anatomy and branches etc).

Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9jg9E2nBt_E
Video (4 minutes 33 seconds) showing the symptoms and diagnosis of cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. Produced by vetstoria.com

Cutting Edge - Basic Veterinary Surgery Techniques
http://www.vetvisuals.com/en_US/basic-surgery
A site that helps you learn basic surgery tecniques with videos and information. Produced by VetVisuals International.

Dairy Cattle Nutrition
http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/health/nutrition
Resources and publications on dairy cattle nutrition, provided by Penn State Extension Dairy team. Includes specific information on heifers and calves.

Dealing with proudflesh
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse-care/vet-advice/dealing-with-proud-flesh
An interesting article in the Horse and Hound about dealing with proudflesh. 2004.

Dechra
http://www.dechra.co.uk/
Explore this website to find some excellent information about veterinary products.

Dechra Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/DechraAcademy
Dechra youtube site with helpful videos including how to pill a cat and clear a dogs ears

DEFRA EMS Information
http://animalhealth.defra.gov.uk/about/careers/student-placement/index.htm
Animal Health offer placements to veterinary undergraduates giving them the opportunity to see the work of government veterinarians and technical officers as they manage and support animal health and welfare and conservation. this site will give you more information

Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
http://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/Dental_Care_Guidelines.pdf
A document by the American Animal Hospital Association which provides guidelines for: materials and equipment, dental cleaning and evaluation, client communication and pet home care

Developmental Anatomy - Gametogenesis and Fertilization
http://www.uco.es/organiza/departamentos/anatomia-y-anat-patologica/embriologia/T2_Gametogenesis_Fecundacion/Gametogenesis%20y%20Fecundacion_i.html
This resource provides an animated description of gametogenesis and fertilisation.

Developmental Biology of the Skin
http://courses.washington.edu/hubio567/devbio/index.html
Interactive study guide on the biology of the skin (includes quiz).

Diagnosis and treatment of equine osteochondrosis
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/27/6/302.short
Interesting to look at developments in research and treatment plans (In Practice, Ian Wright, 2005)

Diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/17/3/102.short
Article exploring OA and current thoughts relating to diagnosis and treatments (In Practice, John Innes, 1995)

Dictionary of Veterinary Terms
http://www.peteducation.com/dict_alpha_listing.cfm?c=0
Useful dictionary covering many important veterinary terms.

Digestive pathway of infection in Streptococcus dysgalactiae polyarthritis in lambs
http://www.smallruminantresearch.com/article/S0921-4488%2808%2900122-3/abstract
Good practice for critically reviewing a paper, less so on the information contained

DNA from the beginning
http://www.dnaftb.org
An excellent website with lots of information about DNA

DNA Restriction Enzymes
http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/restriction.html
Dog grooming videos
http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_198_groom-dog.html
The following informative videos demonstrate how to groom, bathe and perform various other grooming procedures on dogs.

Dog Trust training videos
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/az/t/training/#.UGnoVk3A-uk
The Dogs trust have produced a series of short videos, Dog Training Made Easy, explaining why training dogs is so important and demonstrating how you can teach a dog basic training and commands

Effect of pimobendan in patients with chronic heart failure
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2858999/
Pathomechansims and use of pimobendan in CHF. Is a human paper.

EMS Driving License
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/ems_driving_licence
This is a resource that will prepare you for your veterinery EMS placements.

Engage in Research
http://www.engageinresearch.ac.uk/
Interactive Resource for Bioscience Students

Environment and Genetic Makeup Influence Behaviour
http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/both-environment-and-genetic-makeup-influence-behavior-13907840

Equine Dissection
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/oed/horsedissection/Search.asp?Fun=SBM
Great collection of images from a dissection of a horse

Equine Lameness Diagnosis
http://uilapech01.nottingham.ac.uk:8080/ess/echo/presentation/6be15c68-e069-446a-9743-098be4088f97
Echo 360 recording from Nottingham University: 'Looking and Seeing - Art of Equine Lameness Diagnosis'. This lecture illustrates, by case examples, the importance of observation in the diagnosis of lameness with emphasis on the problem solving approach.

Equine Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Tumours. Part 1: Review of the Literature and Tumour Classification
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10328838
Nice review of anatomy and common tumours of the equine sinuses

Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) report on the welfare of pigs kept outdoors
http://www.fawc.org.uk/reports/pigs/fawcptoc.htm
Detailed report covering various factors affecting pigs kept outdoors

Film Faults in Radiography
http://www.celticsmr.info
Website which gives picture examples of common film faults, why they occur, and what needs to be changed in order to improve the image. Also provides a quiz to test yourself at the end.

Final year vet revision help
http://www.scoop.it/t/final-year-revision-help-for-vet-students
Collection of useful websites collated by Liz Mossop, Nottingham University.

Flashcards on signalling receptors
http://quizlet.com/13574265/mb-112-flash-cards
Some great flashcards on signalling receptors!

Fracture classification and methods of rectification
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/orthopod/csfr/terms/esf.htm
Website showing fracture classification and different methods of rectification and the instrumentation required

G Proteins
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/potm/2004_10/Page1.htm
A website which has some great information that describes the structure and function of G proteins

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus
Interesting website about GDV

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus Animation
http://www.michvet.com/library/surgery_gdv.asp
Information on GDV. Also includes an animation to help visualise what happens to the stomach when it is distended during GDV

Glucose metabolism
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~brandt/Chem330/EndocrineNotes/Chapter_5_Glucose.pdf
Great overview of endocrine regulation of glucose metabolism

Good responses seen in rescue radiotherapy in abdominal lymphoma of cats
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21216169
Abdominal irradiation as a rescue therapy for feline gastrointestinal lymphoma: a retrospective study of 11 cats (2001-2008).

Government advice on farming
https://www.gov.uk/browse/business/farming
Page with links to lots of information on different farming topics

Great flashcards about the approach to bovine dystocia
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/dystochia-foetotomy-2178391

Hamster care video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CX8laIBPxw&feature=related
Video discussing habitat, equipment and food for syrian hamsters

Hand hygiene from WHO
http://www.who.int/gpsc/clean_hands_protection/en/index.html
The World Health Organization website also provides a wealth of information on hand hygiene. Follow this link to download a poster with the correct hand washing technique in pictures.

Hand Washing and Personal Protective Equipment
http://squina-cic.sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/information/index.htm
These videos show demonstrations of the correct procedure to follow when performing hand washing, there are also two videos demonstrating the correct method to put on a surgical mask and a gown.

Harvard Referencing
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm
This is a fantastic site and will help you compile reference lists and tell you how to site references within the text

Hills Pet Nutrition
http://www.hillspet.co.uk/en-gb/index.html
This website provides information on cat and dog health; products and company information.

Histology fixatives and fixation
http://users.adam.com.au/royellis/fix.htm
Useful website outlining fixatives and fixation techniques used in histology

Histology Guide
http://www.histologyguide.org/Slide_Box/Slide_Box.html
Virtual histology laboratory with a large collection of histological images from different cells, tissues and organ systems

Histology of the female reproductive system
http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8304/lab_companion/histo-path/vm8054/Labs/Lab28/Lab28.htm
Website with information and images covering the histology of the female reproductive tract

Histology of the gastrointestinal tract
http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8054/Labs/Lab18/Lab18.htm
Great resource to understand the histology of the gastrointestinal tract

Histology of the male reproductive system
http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8054/Labs/Lab27/lab27.htm
Website with lots of information and images on the histology of the male reproductive tract

Histology staining techniques
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vetpath/cpl/histmeth.htm
Excellent website from the University of Bristol outlining histology stains

History of X Rays
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/physics/x-rays
Resource outlining the history of x rays

Improving Pasture for better returns
http://www.eblex.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/brp_b_BRPManual1-Improving_pasture_for_better_returns190713.pdf
Overview of pasture types and their management, with rotation, soil types and stocking and relating this to economic returns.

Information on pig production
http://www.bpex.org.uk

Information on the Inflammatory Response
http://crohn.ie/archive/primer/inflresp.htm

Innate Immune System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VOehQE2vGM
An overview of the innate immune system including an explanation of the complement cascade, phagocytic cells, mast cells, and basophils.

InPractice
http://inpractice.bmj.com
A journal from the British Veterinary Association (BVA)

Interactive Pig Anatomy
http://www.um.es/anatvet/interactividad/ingles/pigs/index.htm
Images of pig anatomical specimens were animated using Flash to provide an interactive tool for the revision of anatomical structures. Accompanying text helps to provide important background information about the structures.

International Cat Care
http://www.icatcare.org
Excellent website about felines

Internet research skills for veterinary medicine
http://www.vtstutorials.co.uk/tutorial/veterinary
This is a free online tutorial to help university students develop their Internet research skills.

Investigating the importance of lameness and its overall effect on milk yield
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18031851
Associations between sole ulcer, white line disease and digital dermatitis and the milk yield of 1824 dairy cows on 30 dairy cow farms in England and Wales from February 2003-November 2004

Johne's disease - general FAQs
http://www.johnes.org/general/faqs.html
Up-to-date answers to frequently asked questions about Johne's disease

Journal of Experimental Biology
http://jeb.biologists.org

JoVE - Peer Reviewed Scientific Video Journal
http://www.jove.com
A great site which presents peer reviewed scientific journals in a video format

Junctions Between Cells
http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/J/Junctions.html#adherens
A website which describes the different types of junctions that exist between cells

Kinase Linked Receptor Interactive activity
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmp/sonet/rlos/bioproc/kinaselinked

Lambing Video
https://bloomsbury.mediacore.tv/media/lambing
Video showing how to lamb and the signs to watch for.

Laparoscopic versus open ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in dogs
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14687188
'A further study looking at laparoscopic and open OVH. Is this the way practice surgery will go?' Scientific paper comparing laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy and ovariohysterectomy in dogs.

LearnHigher - Resources for Students
http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk/students.htm
LearnHigher resources cover the main areas that students seek advice on outside of their academic subject.

Limb Development
https://web.duke.edu/anatomy/embryology/limb/limb.html
Some information on limb development with a link to a great animation

Looking at the many methods of treatment for elbow dysplasia and medial compartment disease in dogs
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00493.x/full
Techniques of Application and Initial Clinical Experience with Sliding Humeral Osteotomy for Treatment of Medial Compartment Disease of the Canine Elbow

Lymphosarcoma in an alpaca
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1476593
Something a little different. Alpacas as pets are on the increase and so you many encounter them on rotation or in your career. This paper discusses a case of a 16 month old alpaca with lymphosarcoma.

Major Histocompatability Complex
http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/101/motm.do?momID=62
Information on the immune system and the Major Histocompatability Complex (MHC)

Management of joint disease in the sport horse
http://www.ker.com/library/proceedings/10/Management%20of%20Joint%20Disease%20in%20the%20Sport%20Horse.pdf
Overview of pathophysiology and current therapies for the treatment of joint disease in horses

Mast Cell Tumours
http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/3929444/reload=0;jsessionid=Nikjgqi5S2EPQaLqzHA2.2
Overview of canine mast cell tumours, grading/malignancy and treatment

Mastitis Case Studies
http://ansci.illinois.edu/static/ansc438/Mastitis/mastitisresources.html

McGraw Hill
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/9834092339
Website with some really useful medical animations covering a wide range of topics

MedAssisting - Learning Resources for Medical Assistants
http://medassisting.org/learning-resources/

Melanoma in Horses: Current Perspectives
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00368.x/full
Overview of the current opinions on melanoma in horses

Menace Reflex
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1irGIB3ZSVQ
A video showing how to test for a menace reflex

Merck Veterinary Manual
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/index.html
The Merck Veterinary Manual is the single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.

Mice Handling Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VISwqb_otNg&feature=related
Video demonstrating how to handle a mouse

Mitral valve repair under cardiopulmonary bypass in small-breed dogs: 48 cases (2006-2009)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22559109
Is this the future for treatment of mitral valve disease in dogs?

Monitoring Neuromuscular blockade: an update
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19222435
Current approaches for monitoring the neurmosucular blockade used in ocular surgery

NADIS - National Animal Disease Information Service
http://www.nadis.org.uk
Found out information on diseases affecting farm animals

Neoplasia nomenclature
http://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fpathol.med.stu.edu.cn%2Fpathol%2Fenglish%2FClasslecture%28ppt%29%2FCh5Neoplasic-1%2F5.8Nomenclature%26classification.ppt

Summary for cattle farmers about respiratory disease
http://www.nadis.org.uk/4804
Summary of different respiratory disease types on cattle farms, management suggestions, cost to the economy, as well as suggested management changes

Nottingham Veterinary Images
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/xpert/browse.php
A database produced by the University of Nottingham

Nursing Theories
http://www.scribd.com/doc/9693090/Nursing-Theories
A paper which: introduces the ideas of different nursing theories; explains the development of nursing theories; discusses their importance; and highlights some main nursing theories and their concepts.

Oestrogen and Progesterone in Pregnancy
http://courses.washington.edu/conj/bess/estandprog/estandprog.htm
Information on the importance of oestrogen and progesterone hormones in implantation, gestation, lactation and parturition

Oklahoma State University - breeds of livestock
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
Contains information and pictures of the common and not-so-common breeds of cattle, sheep, horses, goats, swine and other livestock.

Online Anatomy Revision Lectures
http://www.onlineveterinaryanatomy.net/online-lectures
The Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM) project presents a series of free online revision lectures covering key topics brought to you by leading anatomists. Each lecture will last an hour and provides essential viewing for: Comparative Functional Anatomy of the Forelimb; The Digestive System; The Thorax; and The Skull, Mandible and Dental Anatomy of the Dog and Cat.

Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM)
http://www.onlineveterinaryanatomy.net
Collection of anatomy resources organised into species, system and region covered

Orthopaedic Conditions
http://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/our-services/surgery/conditions
Thorough overview of common orthopaedic conditions with models/videos/animations/radiographs etc and their treatment options

Osteochondrosis in horses
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/19/2/64.short
1997 paper on osteochondrosis helps give a good understanding of pathophysiology

Overview of Respiratory Diseases of Pigs
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/respiratory_system/respiratory_diseases_of_pigs/overview_of_respiratory_diseases_of_pigs.html
Broad summary of porcine respiratory diseases produced by Merck Manual so clear and succinct!

Palpebral Reflex
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_zdjL51qoU
A video showing a normal palpebral reflex in a dog

Parts of the Microscope
http://www.microscope-microscope.org/basic/microscope-parts.htm
Parts of the Microscope

Passive Stay Apparatus
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/grossanat/largemenu/hplvlstov.htm
A brief overview of the equine stay apparatus

Patellar luxation
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17078257

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?S=0&C=0&A=2437
A website with an overview of PDA's.

Penn Veterinary Medicine Computer Aided Learning
http://research.vet.upenn.edu/Home/tabid/5849/ctl/Terms/Default.aspx
Collection of eLearning resources from Penn University.

Pigs: Serious about Salmonella
https://bloomsbury.mediacore.tv/media/serious_about_salmonella
Video on salmonella in pig production.

Poke-A-Muscle
http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html
Practice your muscle knowledge on a human model

Pork training
http://www.porktraining.org
A fantastic open access course, full of information from those working in pork production systems

Poultry Hatching Part 1 (of 2)
http://www.worldpoultry.net/Breeders/Incubation/2010/2/Incubation-and-the-Hatchery---Part-1-WP100106W
The first of two parts of an educational video about Incubation and the Hatchery in poultry production.

Poultry Hatching Part 2 (of 2)
http://www.worldpoultry.net/Breeders/Incubation/2010/2/Incubation-and-the-Hatchery---Part-2-WP100107W
The second of two parts of an educational video about Incubation and the Hatchery in poultry production.

Principles of glucocorticoid treatment
http://cpharm.vetmed.vt.edu/VM8784/glucocorticoids/glucocort.cfm
A website outlining the action of glucocorticoids

Principles of surgery
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/surgery/index.htm
Information and videos about the principles of surgery including: surgical instruments, preparing equipment for surgery, preparing patients for surgery, preparing the surgeon for surgery and sutures.

Production cycles and stats
http://www.ukagriculture.com/production_cycles/pigs_production_cycle.cfm
Some great information on UK Agriculture such as the pig production cycle as seen in typical systems

Pugs, Coughing, Wheezing, and Elongated Soft Palette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobKX2SCm_Q
Pugs are one of the brachycephalic or short faced breeds of dogs with breathing problems. This video shows surgery carried out to shorten the soft palate and opened up a dog's nares

Pupillary Light Response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2XzBaOOX8g
A video showing how to test for a pupillary light response

Pus in the foot
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1376/61427.html
An interesting article in the Horse and Hound about treating pus in the foot

Quizlet
http://www.vetvisuals.com/en_US/basic-surgery
Resource that lets you make your own flashcards so you can test yourself

Rabbit handling and restraint
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Surgery/Restraint/Handling.htm
This website has some good information on handling rabbits for examination and transport within the veterinary clinic.

Rabbit handling video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP1EZSugKPc&feature=related

RasMol Molecular Imaging
http://rasmol.org
Molecular graphics program for the visualization of proteins, nucleic acids and small molecules.

Rat handling video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVwtJAbik2c&feature=related
Video demonstrating how to handle a rat

RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses
Contains all the professional guidance for registered veterinary nurses including principles of practice and professional responsibilities.

Regeneration: what does it mean and how does it work?
http://www.eurostemcell.org/factsheet/regeneration-what-does-it-mean-and-how-does-it-work
Some information discussing regeneration and stem cells

Regimes for footbathing
http://www.dairyni.com/Regimes-20for-20herd-20foot-20bathing.pdf
Practical advice for footbathing cattle

Reproductive cycles, ovarian cycle and corpus luteum
http://discovery.lifemapsc.com/library/review-of-medical-embryology/chapter-9-reproductive-cycles-the-ovarian-cycle-and-the-corpus-luteum
Information on the female reproductive cycle

Respiratory disease in sheep
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/30/5/278.full.pdf+html
Suggested reading on respiratory disease in sheep

Review of the importance of infectious bronchitis in poultry species
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21711181
Infectious bronchitis virus variants: a review of the history, current situation and control measures.

Risk Factors for Coughing in Dogs with Naturally Acquired Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
http://www.cardiospecialist.co.uk/JVIM-Risk%20Factors%20for%20Coughing%20in%20Dogs.pdf
Coughing is not indicative of chronic heart failure in dogs with MMVD

Rodent and rabbit anaesthesia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_1EIr8_z_M
Rodent and rabbit anaesthesia lecture, clear and simple to understand

Rooney's guide to dissection of the horse
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/oed/horsedissection
This database of color images is designed to be a supplement to the text ROONEY'S GUIDE TO THE DISSECTION OF THE HORSE, 7th edition, Orsini and Sack. This site will provide users with a large number of images additional to those that appear in the book. This resource contains detailed and annotate dissected specimens, covering the entire horse.

RSPCA page on pig farming and welfare
http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/farm/pigs
Information produced by the RSPCA on pig farming, welfare issues and how to help

Rumen Biochemistry
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/clive/cal/RUMENCAL/vetcal.html
A resource for self-directed learning about metabolism in the reticulo-rumen.

Rumen Motility Model
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cvm_gookin/rumen_motility.swf
A model of contractions in the rumen that cause rumen motility (really good)

Sample Veterinary Nursing Papers RCVS
http://awardingbody.rcvs.org.uk/examinations/theory-examinations/sample-papers
3 veterinary nursing sample papers and answers provided by the RCVS to give an idea about the types of questions that will be asked in the theory exams.

Sanger Sequencing Animation
http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/restriction.html
Animation describing the stages involved in Sanger Sequencing

Selecting ear drops for dogs with otitis externa
http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/34/7/392.short
With so many options out there and clinicians in practice varying their approaches, good reading to help discern your approach when out in practice.

Sheep Breeds
http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/sheep-breeds.php#B
Some information on various sheep breeds from the National Sheep Association

Spermatogenesis animation
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__spermatogenesis__quiz_1_.html
Animation on spermatogenesis with self assessment questions

Statistics- An Intuitive Introduction
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/toolkits/play_244
This is a suite of programs which aim to help you develop an intuitive understanding of the basic concepts underlying statistical methods, quantitative methods, how these concepts are put into practice, how to work with data and display their properties effectively and what techniques to use in which circumstances.

Stem Cell Basics
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/Pages/Default.aspx
This primer on stem cells is intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the biological properties of stem cells, the important questions about stem cells that are the focus of scientific research, and the potential use of stem cells in research and in treating disease. The primer includes information about stem cells derived from embryonic and non-embryonic tissues. Much of the information included here is about stem cells derived from human tissues, but some studies of animal-derived stem cells are also described.

Stem cell research & therapy: types of stem cells and their current uses
http://www.eurostemcell.org/factsheet/stem-cell-research-therapy-types-stem-cells-and-their-current-uses
Fact sheet with information covering the use and applications of stem cells in research

Subtle signs of colic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Qiq5k3C9E&feature=related
a video showing a horse displaying subtle signs of colic to look out for

Taking Care of Wounds
http://practicalplasticsurgery.org/docs/Practical_09.pdf
Overview of wound types and different methods/types of bandaging/dressings.

Textbook of Small animal Orthopaedics
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/saortho/index.html
This project contains the entire contents of the "Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics" written by Charles D. Newton, D.V.M., M.S. and David M. Nunamaker, V.M.D. Contains information such as: bone anatomy, operative considerations in orthopaedic surgery, fractures, dislocations and complications of surgery

The canine skeleton in Real 3D Anatomy
http://www.real3danatomy.com/bones/dog-skeleton-3d.html
The canine skeleton in Real 3D Anatomy using anatomical models to aid e-learning. Created using high quality detailed photographs, resulting in photorealistic 3D models. The presentations include hotspots, links and overlays.

The Embryo Project Encyclopedia
http://embryo.asu.edu/browse/browse-topic
Website with resources providing information on embryos, development and reproduction

The equine head and it's various components
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/grossanat/largemenu/hheadmenu.htm
Information on topics of the equine head including blood supply, cranial nerves, dentition, description of muscles, innervation, larynx, nasal cavity, sinuses, skeleton and skull

The Histology Page
http://users.adam.com.au/royellis/histo.html
A range of histology techniques including tissue processing, microtomy, fixation, stains.

The horse with azoturia
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/65612.html
An interesting article in the Horse and Hound about how to recognise azoturia

The Immune System - Key Terms
http://www.scienceclarified.com/everyday/Real-Life-Biology-Vol-2/The-Immune-System-Key-terms.html
A simple glossary of key terms associated with the immune system

The Language of Dermatology
http://courses.washington.edu/hubio567/lang/index.html
Interactive study guide on the language of dermatology (includes quiz).

The Origami Embryo
http://origamiembryo.cba.arizona.edu
An innovative application to show a model of early organogenesis

The Pig Site
http://www.thepigsite.com
Fantastic overview of diseases seen in the pig

The Poultry Site
http://www.thepoultrysite.com
Fantastic overview of diseases of poultry

Tufts Open Courseware (OCW)
http://ocw.tufts.edu/Schools/4
Tufts open courseware includes course content in: life sciences with multidisciplinary approach, an international perspective, and an underlying ethic of service. The following courses are available by school: School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, The Fletcher School, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Arts and Sciences. This website also contains images/graphics, video, links related to material, learning assignments and teacher's guide to help further the knowledge and information for interested viewer's. For more information please go to http://ocw.tufts.edu

Tutorial on gastrulation
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp20/2002001.html

Useful information to use during canine dissection - identifying nerves and vessels
http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/carnLabs/Lab17/Img17-8.html

Understanding Flea and Tick Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynEMFFj-PSM
Video with information on how to control flea and tick infections

Veterinary Anatomy
http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu
This useful website contains extensive course material to aid veterinary students in their anatomy learning, including image material and self-assessment modules. Subject matter is primarily carnivore (dog & cat) anatomy, developmental anatomy (embryology) and veterinary neuroanatomy.

Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology
http://www.um.es/anatvet/ingles/interactive.php
This is a website with collection of resources in veterinary anatomy and embryology, including the dog locomotor apparatus, visceral system and radiological anatomy, avian/pig/fish anatomy, various anatomy videos (horse, dog) and quizzes.

Veterinary Clinical Cardiology
http://www.vetgo.com/cardio/index.php
An educational site with several useful resources in cardiology such as: physiology, diseases of the heart and ECG.

Veterinary Histology
http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8304/lab_companion/histo-path/vm8054/Labs/labtoc.htm
Bank of resources covering veterinary histology of different body systems

Veterinary information Network
http://www.vin.com
VIN is a secure, veterinarians-only community. VIN is a place for clinical information, continual education, collegial support, and ancillary services. There is easy and fast access to a complete, up-to-date database of veterinary information -- and the largest team of specialists dedicated to helping colleagues online.

Veterinary Instrumentations Information on the Lateral Suture Technique
http://www.vetinst.com/pages.php?pageid=186
Includes information on the kit available, a video on the technique and an explanation of the procedure. Not a technique seen in the QMH but popular in general small practice.

Veterinary Poisons Information Service
http://www.vpisuk.co.uk/portal/
Excellent resource covering common poisons of animals

Veterinary Radiology
http://www.veterinaryradiology.net
Really useful website with information about veterinary diagnostic imaging

Vetstream
http://www.vetstream.com/canis
Vetstream offers a range of services to support all aspects of veterinary practice including: The world’s largest online source of veterinary content for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Horses,Veterinary practice websites, Community and news forums and Online veterinary CPD. Also provides student with free access to its Online academy.

Video on equine lower limb anatomy
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AGck-JnxutM
Good overview of structures in the equine lower limb, focusing on bones and joints

Virtual Analytical Laboratory
http://hlsweb.dmu.ac.uk/ahs/elearning/RITA/Resources.html
This website covers some of the basic laboratory skills including laboratory safety, microscopy, haemocytometry, H&E stain, microbiology, pipettes, spectrophotometry, serial dilutions, standard curves and filtration experiments.

Welfare on the farm
http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/keeping-animals/welfare/on-farm
Some information about codes of recommendations for the welfare of livestock

WHO Global Health Atlas
http://apps.who.int/globalatlas/DataQuery/default.asp
A good graphical resource for looking at the distribution of human disease.

Wiley publishing
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Wiley is the international scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, with strengths in every major academic and professional field and partnerships with many of the world's leading societies.

World Animal Health Information Database (WAHID) Interface
http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid.php/Wahidhome/Home
OIE database of current and historical disease outbreaks. Includes emerging diseases. A good way to get an up-to-date indication of worldwide disease status. As with all databases of this kind it is dependent on the reporting.

Wound Dressings
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1420733
Further information on different wound dressings

Zoonotic Diseases Tutorial
http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/zoonoses
This tutorial has been developed as an educational resource on zoonotic diseases for veterinary, medical and nursing students and practitioners, and anyone interested in these infectious diseases. For each disease, you will find text and, in most cases, associated images providing: * a brief review of the microbiology of the etiologic agent * descriptions of the clinical presentations in both animals and humans * information related to diagnosis, treatment and control in animals * selected references

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