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The project grew out of existing collaborations between veterinary schools. A unique feature of WikiVet is the level of cooperation not only between academics at different schools but also involving the students. Over 40 student authors have worked and are working together writing most of the content. The content is then reviewed by recent graduates and/or experts in a specific field. The students enjoy this work and claim that they learn a lot more about the subject matter as a result.  

The project grew out of existing collaborations between veterinary schools. A unique feature of WikiVet is the level of cooperation not only between academics at different schools but also involving the students. Over 40 student authors have worked and are working together writing most of the content. The content is then reviewed by recent graduates and/or experts in a specific field. The students enjoy this work and claim that they learn a lot more about the subject matter as a result.  

WikiVet is created in a similar way to its big brother Wikipedia. However there are three distinct differences between the two systems. Apart from the content relating specifically to the veterinary curriculum and being peer reviewed by subject specialists, access to the majority of the site is restricted to the veterinary community. This is in order to ensure accuracy of informationt and reflects the sensitive nature of a lot of the content.

WikiVet is created in a similar way to Wikipedia. However there are three distinct differences between the two systems. Apart from the content relating specifically to the veterinary curriculum and being peer reviewed by subject specialists, access to the majority of the site is restricted to the veterinary community. This is in order to ensure accuracy of information and reflects the sensitive nature of a lot of the content.

   

   

==History==

==History==

The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. The initial funding was provided by JISC and HEA. The first stage involved the creation of WikiPath covering the veterinary pathology undergraduate curriculum. This has subsequently been extended to include WikiAnatomy and Physiology, WikiBlood, WikiBugs, WikiVPH, WikiClinical and more.  

The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. The initial funding was provided by JISC and HEA. The first stage involved the creation of WikiPath covering the veterinary pathology undergraduate curriculum. This has subsequently been extended to include WikiAnatomy and Physiology, WikiBlood, WikiBugs, WikiVPH, WikiClinical and more.  

In 2008 the project was joined by the Nottingham Veterinary School. Activity on the site expanded to cover most of the curriculum including new section on WikiNormals and WikiDrugs.  

In 2008 the project was joined by the Nottingham Veterinary School. Activity on the site expanded to cover most of the curriculum including new section on WikiNormals and WikiDrugs.  

Pathologists - server

The British Society of Toxicological Pathologists funded the WikiVet server in November 2008.

 

In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called Wiki Quiz.

In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called Wiki Quiz.

A new section relating to most aspects of donkeys started to be developed in autumn 2009. The content was provided and sponsored by The Donkey Sanctury. Also in 2009, WikiSnakes and WikiLizards started to be developed.   

A new section relating to most aspects of donkeys started to be developed in autumn 2009. The content was provided and sponsored by The Donkey Sanctury. Also in 2009, WikiSnakes and WikiLizards started to be developed.   

In 2010

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==More Information==

 

*The site has been developed by over 40 students and staff from 4 different vet schools. You can find their home pages here - [[Acknowledgements]]

Restructure to improve the user-friendliness of the hole site was started and we hope for it to be finished soon. This will make it easier to use the search function and get to the topic of interest fast.

*Please add your contact details and location to our [http://www.vetschools.ac.uk/vetmap.cfm WikiMap]of users around the world.

WikiVet is easily accessible from anywhere with an internet access thus it has a potential to be used by veterinary students and practitioners worldwide. It is easy to update therefore it is less likely to become obsolete.