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Welcome to WikiVet, A collaborative initiative between the UK Vetschools to develop a comprehensive on-line veterinary knowledge base. 5,936 articles. Content WikiPath Covers the undergraduate veterinary pathology curriculum. WikiBugs Information about veterinary bacteriology, virology and parasitology. Wiki Anatomy and Physiology Information about veterinary anatomy, histology and physiology. WikiBlood Information about the components of blood and associated immunological diseases. WikiNormals Information about a species breeds and their normal haematology, biochemistry and physiological parameters WikiClinical Clinical resources (under development). WikiVPH Information about Veterinary Public Health. WikiDrugs Information about Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Other resources WikiWords A working glossary for Wiki editors. Feedback An area for any comments on the content or design of the site. e-learning Resources Access to a range of on-line courses, videos and images. Veterinary Education For veterinary educators to collaborate and share expertise. About WikiVet More about who is involved in the WikiVet project. WikiMap Please try using our interactive map to find other users and add your own location. WikiNews 28th January 2009 - Recent web reviews of WikiVet The following reviews of WikiVet have appeared on the web: [Woah… Have You Seen WikiVet?] [Veterinary education at the click of a mouse] 12th January 2009 - WikiVet presents at the International Veterinary Students Association 2008 Conference [IVSA] The IVSA conference this year was held at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities over the New Year period. Natalie Brown (RVC) presented WikiVet to the conference with a view to attracting more international student support for the project. Interest was shown in translating the wiki into other languages and in adding more content to widen the relevance beyond just the UK. News Archive Article of the Week - Adaptive Immunity - WikiBlood Adaptive immunity is a defense system built on specific cellular targeting. It takes time for the immune system to develop its weaponry (up to 96 hours after infection), but ultimately the adaptive response is far more effective because of its precision. B-cell receptor binds two antigens in the ECF - B. Catchpole, RVC 2008 Once infection is identified, antigen is transported to lymphoid organs where it is recognised by naive B and T cells. Clonal expansion and differentiation of these cells occurs, and then the battle begins. The immune system can take several tacks, depending on the type of infection encountered. Ultimately, the goals of the adaptive response are two-fold: to produce neutralizing antibody, and to flag up infected cells for destruction. This annihilation can be carried out by the cells of both innate and adaptive immunity. Adaptive Immunity - WikiBlood Adaptive Immunity Flashcards

 

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