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== What is WikiVet? ==
== What is WikiVet? ==
WikiVet was originally launched in 2007 with the objective of providing a one stop shop to support all veterinary students and graduates in their studies. Since then, the site has grown enormously to accommodate the needs of students to access reliable information which fits well with their existing course material. Now in the UK over 70% of all students are registered users of WikiVet and globally we ghave over 15,000 students users out of a total of over 28,000 users.
WikiVet was originally launched in 2007 with the objective of providing a one stop shop to support all veterinary students and graduates in their studies. Since then, the site has grown enormously to accommodate the needs of students to access reliable information which fits well with their existing course material. Now in the UK over 70% of all students are registered users of WikiVet and globally we have over 15,000 student users out of a total of over 28,000 users.
==Do students really need another website? ==
==Do students really need another website? ==
Most students will rely heavily on web material during their course to support their study and revision. Sites such as Wikipedia or Google searches can be invaluable but most of the information is not peer reviewed and is often written for a non veterinary audience. WikiVet in contrast has been created "by vets for vets" and is specifically designed to support a veterinary curriculum. Feedback from around the world indicates that we our content does provide a unique and invaluable resource.
Most students will rely heavily on web material during their course to support their study and revision. Sites such as Wikipedia or Google searches can be invaluable but most of the information is not peer reviewed and is often written for a non veterinary audience. WikiVet in contrast has been created "by vets for vets" and is specifically designed to support a veterinary curriculum. Feedback from around the world indicates that our content does provide a unique and invaluable resource.
== Ten Tips on using WikiVet ==
== Ten Tips on using WikiVet ==
# WikiVet has an invaluable list of standard haematology, biochemistry and physiological parameters for all domestic species [[WikiNormals|which can be accessed here]].
# WikiVet has an invaluable list of standard haematology, biochemistry and physiological parameters for all domestic species [[WikiNormals|which can be accessed here]].
# The WikiVet site has a different interface when viewed on a mobile phone or tablet to make access easier. There is also an Android App for WikiVet which you can download from the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.VetApps.WikiVet&hl=en_GB Google Play store].
# The WikiVet site has a different interface when viewed on a mobile phone or tablet to make access easier. There is also an Android App for WikiVet which you can download from the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.VetApps.WikiVet&hl=en_GB Google Play store].
# Many students find the Dragster drag and dop applications really useful for learning anatomy. You can see a full list of [[Category:Dragster|all Dragster resources available for Anatomy and Histology here]].
# Many students find the Dragster drag and dop applications really useful for learning anatomy. You can see a full list of [[:Category:Dragster|all Dragster resources available for Anatomy and Histology here]].
# We have also developed parts of the site in [http://fr.wikivet.net/Accueil French] and [http://es.wikivet.net/Pagina_Principal Spanish] and produced multilingual podcasts which are [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/wikivet-english/id473955871 available on iTunes].
# We have also developed parts of the site in [http://fr.wikivet.net/Accueil French] and [http://es.wikivet.net/Pagina_Principal Spanish] and produced multilingual podcasts which are [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/wikivet-english/id473955871 available on iTunes].
# There are lots of great sections on WikiVet but everybody has their favourite - mine is the [[Donkey|WikiVet Donkey site]]!
# There are lots of great sections on WikiVet but everybody has their favourite - mine is the [[Donkey|WikiVet Donkey site]]!