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==What is WikiVet?==
==What is WikiVet?==
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WikiVet is a collaborative initiative between the UK Vetschools to develop a comprehensive on-line peer reviewed veterinary knowledge database. The aim is to cover the entire undergraduate curriculum. WikiVet requires [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]], which is FREE, to ensure that is used by people related to the veterinary profession only.
WikiVet is a worldwide collaborative project to develop a comprehensive on-line peer reviewed veterinary knowledge database. The aim is to cover the entire undergraduate curriculum. To access all of the content within WikiVet or edit anything requires [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]], which is FREE, to ensure that is used by people related to the veterinary profession only. Read a [https://commons.wikivet.net/File:WikiVet_Review_June_2015.pdf current 2015 update on WikiVet here]. The WikiVet site is managed by the [[WikiVet Educational Foundation|WikiVet Educational Foundation]] (a UK Registered Charity number 1160546) and its trading arm, [[The WikiVet Trading Company]] Ltd (Companies House No. 09692958).
==What can I get from WikiVet?==
==What can I get from WikiVet?==
Apart from [[WikiVet Encyclopaedia|factual information]] focusing on the key points within a topic, WikiVet contains a selection of [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] like [[:Category:Flashcards|flashcards]], [[:Category:Video|videos]], [[WikiQuiz|quizzes]] and other types of [[Computer Aided Learning|computer based learning resources]].
Apart from [[WikiVet Encyclopaedia|factual information]] focusing on the key points within a topic, WikiVet contains a selection of [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] like [[:Category:Flashcards|flashcards]], [[:Category:Video|videos]], [[WikiQuiz|quizzes]] and other types of [[Computer Aided Learning|computer based learning resources]]. Most of these [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] require [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]] as these are not open to the public and are intended for use mainly by undergraduate students.
==Who uses WikiVet?==
==Who uses WikiVet?==
The site is mainly used by veterinary students in the UK, Europe and everywhere else around the world. It is becoming increasingly popular with students in the USA too. Have a look at our [[Vet Schools Worldwide|world map]] to see where some of these schools are based.<br><Br>
The site is mainly used by [[veterinary students|Veterinary Students]] in the UK, Europe and everywhere else around the world. It is becoming increasingly popular with students in the USA too. Have a look at our [[Vet Schools Worldwide|world map]] to see where some of these schools are based.<br><Br>
It is also accessed by veterinarians, lecturers and other professions related to the veterinary field. As to why they use it, why not [[User Testimonials|read what our users have to say]].
It is also accessed by veterinarians, lecturers and other professions related to the veterinary field. As to why they use it, why not [[User Testimonials|read what our users have to say]].
The project is not and will never be finished. This means that there will always be new developments, updates and information added. So why not [[Special:RequestAccount|register with the site]] and have a look for yourself today?
The project is not and will never be finished. This means that there will always be new developments, updates and information added. So why not [[Special:RequestAccount|register with the site]] and have a look for yourself today?
You can sign up to receive a monthly newsletter to stay up to date with new features as they are being added.
You can [http://wikivet.net/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi sign up to receive a monthly newsletter] to stay up to date with new features as they are being added.
If you would like to get more involved in adding details about your own school to the site or helping to build the content, please [mailto:wikimaster@wikivet.net send us an email].
If you would like to get more involved in adding details about your own school to the site or helping to build the content, please [mailto:wikimaster@wikivet.net send us an email].