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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
WikiVet is a collaborative initiative involving UK veterinary schools with support from Higher Education Academy and JISC funding. The project is creating a comprehensive online knowledge base which aims to cover the entire veterinary curriculum in the future. This will provide a reliable reference source (to supersede Wikipedia) for veterinary students, nurses and graduates anywhere in the world.
WikiVet is a website of veterinary content designed in a similar way to Wikipedia. The project is a collaborative initiative involving UK veterinary schools with support from Higher Education Academy and JISC funding <font color = 'green'>OTHER</font color>. It is creating a comprehensive online knowledge base which aims to cover the entire veterinary curriculum. It will provide a reliable reference source for veterinary students, nurses and graduates anywhere in the world.
A unique feature of WikiVet has been the level of cooperation not only between academics at different schools but also involving the students. Over 40 student authors have worked together writing most of the content and this has been reviewed by recent graduates. The students have enjoyed this work and claim that they have learnt a lot more about the subject matter as a result. Their inspiration has also resulted in a number of significant improvements to the site such as <font color = 'green'>interactive content maps</font color>, flash cards and clinical cases.
==History==
==History==
The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. The first stage involved the creation of WikiPath covering the veterinary undergraduate curriculum. This has subsequently been extended to include WikiAnatomy and Physiology, WikiBlood, WikiBugs, WikiVPH and WikiClinical.
The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. 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 and WikiClinical.
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 Wiki Normals and Wiki Drugs. In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called [[News_RCVSFunding_2009|Wiki Quiz]].
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 Wiki Normals and Wiki Drugs. In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called [[News_RCVSFunding_2009|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.
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
In 2010
WikiVet has been created in a similar way to its big brother Wikipedia. However there are three distinct differences between the two systems. First, all the content relates specifically to the veterinary curriculum. Second, all the content has been authored by vets and students and is peer reviewed by subject specialists at one of the participating veterinary schools. Finally, access to the site is restricted to the veterinary community in order to ensure that the general public are not able to view or edit the content.
WikiVet has been created in a similar way to its big brother Wikipedia. However there are three distinct differences between the two systems. First, all the content relates specifically to the veterinary curriculum. Second, all the content has been authored by vets and students and is peer reviewed by subject specialists at one of the participating veterinary schools. Finally, access to the site is restricted to the veterinary community in order to ensure that the general public are not able to view or edit the content.
==More Information==
==More Information==