subscribe to this page| This web-site presents an atlas of nervous tissue images with captions, along with an image catalog. It is intended for student self-study. The web-site may be viewed on-line or downloaded to a local hard drive. Created by T.F. Fletcher and supported by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. |
| NetBiochem is intended to be a complete Medical Biochemistry center which can be accessed over a computer network. Content includes text, animation, and graphics. Examples of topics covered: fatty acids, heme and iron metabolism, and membranes. |
| This tutorial is intended to aid students enrolled in Biology 3290 at Southern Utah University by providing labeled cross-sectional micrographs and descriptive notes for the 10mm pig embryo and 96 hour chick embryo. |
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| This site corresponds to the Mammalian Histology course taught at the University of Delaware. A sizeable collection of color light microscopic images as well as black and white electron microscopic images have been archived and can be accessed by links within this home page. In addition, labeled illustrations and 3-D models used in lecture have been digitized and may be used for study purposes. |
| LUMEN (Loyola University Medical Education Network) site. Content includes an excellent self-guided tutorial in histology with color images, questions and answers. Easy to navigate with a great table of contents. There is also a link to Zoomified Histology, a virtual histology site where users can examine color slides at high power magnification. |
| Created by Amanda Fales-Williams, DVM, PhD, Fred R Dee, MD, and Timothy Leaven, MA at the University of Iowa. Content includes interactive "virtual" histology and histopathology slideboxes that users can browse. Useful features include multiple high magnification options, labels, and database search engine. |
| This tutorial site was created by Dr. Patrick D. Wilson at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Washington State University. Content includes labeled color histologic images, descriptions, and an interactive "Virtual Microscopy" feature. |
For Penn students only: Basic Embryology Review Program (BERP) was developed to supplement the Embryology lecture sessions at the School of Medicine at UPenn. Content includes both annotated images and animations. Pennkey login required. To enter site, login and click on "BERP User Interface".
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| This site was created for the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. Content includes review of general neuroanatomy, sensory systems, and tract systems. Tutorials are in quiz format with labeled diagrams. Flash Player installation required. *Note: This site focuses on human neuroanatomy, and therefore some content is not applicable to veterinary medicine. |
| HyperHeart is an interactive animation/movie developed for Dr. Blumenthal's pharmacology course at the University of Utah detailing bloodflow, aortic/ventricular volumes and pressures present in a normal cardiac cycle. Also included are an electrocardiogram and heart sounds graph. Requires installation of Macromedia Flash. |
| The FDA Approved Animal Drug Products, (Green Book), is published by the Drug Information Laboratory. An electronic copy of the Green Book is available on this website and paper copies are available by subscription. |
| Studies have shown that both students and veterinary practitioners can correctly describe the physical features of heart sounds, however, their ability to correctly interpret these sounds is often lacking. The authors of this website hope that with the multimedia technologies used herein, specifically the pairing of actual cardiac audio recordings with visual interpretation, individuals will improve their diagnostic and interpretive skills. |
| This library is a collection of normal and abnormal human ECG recordings with accompanying text. |
| Excellent collection of human 12-lead recordings and rhythm strips in a variety of formats with accompanying text - multilingual! |
| This interactive ECG tutorial represents an introduction to clinical electrocardiography. Created by Dr. Yanowitz, Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah, the site contains text, numerous samples of normal and pathologic human ECG recordings as well as quizzes. An added bonus is that the user can download the entire site content (14MB). |
| This site is an excellent learning tool for veterinary students. It is compiled and updated by Mark D. Kittleson, Professor of Cardiology, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California-Davis. Students can access case studies for a variety of conditions such as pleural fluid, heart murmur and cyanosis. Full case study notes cover the pertinent history of the animal, the physical examination, problems and laboratory work results. There are links to the actual radiographs, ECGs and other tests that were used in the diagnosis. The student can then submit their own diagnoses and this enables them to have access to follow-up information, including therapy if applicable. |
| Published on the Web by the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, this site contains lecture notes and associated materials produced by Dr. Michelle Barton, an associate professor of Internal Medicine in the College's Department of Large Animal Medicine. This resource is used to teach the large animal medicine cardiology course for third year veterinary students, and contains lecture notes, bovine and equine cases, practice ECG's (with answers), and a collection of heart sounds. |
| Created by Dr. Michael R. O'Grady, DVM, MSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) and Dr. M. Lynne O'Sullivan, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology). The site is primarily intended to provide educational material for veterinary students and practitioners in the area of cardiology. There is a cardiology concepts section covering cardiovascular anatomy and physiology as well as several case studies. Users can view radiographs, ultrasounds and ECG traces, and listen to heart sounds in order to gain an appreciation for both normal and specific disease conditions. |
| Embryology of the CNS by Marvin Sodicoff, Ph.D. is presented by Temple University School of Medicine's Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. This site covers development of the human central nervous system; content includes text and labeled diagrams and images. May be a useful supplement for the PennVet first-year course, Developmental Biology. |
| This searchable database of FDA-approved animal drug products is maintained by the Drug Information Laboratory at Virginia Tech. |
| Interactive Respiratory Physiology was designed and implemented at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Site contains tutorials with movies, animations and color illustrations as well as labs, quizzes, dictionary and encyclopedia. |
| A single site for virology information on the internet. Content includes: a collection of virology related web sites; an index to virus pictures on the web, The Big Picture Book of Viruses, which also functions as a resource for viral taxonomy; and a collection of some of the best online virology and microbiology course notes available. |
| The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. |
| Cornell University CVM website. Content includes modules covering hemogram basics, urinalysis, clinical chemistry panel, hemostasis, and red cell morphology as well as atlases for hematology and urine sediment. The site is listed as a recommended study resource for the PennVet second-year course, Clinical Pathology. |
| Developed by Drs. Kathleen K. Sulik and Peter R. Bream Jr., this tutorial uses scanning electron micrographs (SEMs) as the primary resource to teach mammalian embryology. The 3-D like quality of the micrographs coupled with selected line drawings and minimal text allow relatively easy understanding of the complex morphological changes that occur in utero. The SEMs used in this tutorial are from the K.K. Sulik collection. The line drawings have been used with permission from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and are from the 6th and 7th editions of Langman's Medical Embryology by T.W. Sadler. |
| Published by the Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom, this online teaching unit is part of the Royal Veterinary College's eteaching programs which are currently under development. The site is an interactive multimedia course, mainly focusing on canine dentistry, and is aimed at veterinary students, surgeons and nurses to reinforce basic skills. Interactive quizzes, flash animations and video clips are used to illustrate major points. |
| Lecture slideshow prepared by Bill Gengler, D.V.M. Diplomate, A.V.D.C. of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Topics covered include: review of oral developmental and functional anatomy, common abnormalities, dental prophy, and intraoral radiography. |
| The purpose of the Oral Medicine Atlas and the Oral Radiology Atlas is to familiarize the veterinarian, student, and pet owner about the importance of detailed oral examinations and dental x-ray. Content includes radiographic and color images of dental pathology. |
| The Colyer Institute is a San Diego-based non-profit organization that promotes itself as a "center for the study of oral disease and nutrition in exotic animals". Apart from containing general information about the Institute, this Web site also provides access to documents, photographs, and .pdf files discussing research, education, clinical cases in various areas of exotic animal oral disease, dental materials instrumentation, oral medicine, oral surgery, and nutrition. |
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| Interactive case studies in Veterinary Dermatology. Created by Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. |
| Published by the Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom, this online teaching unit is part of the Royal Veterinary College's eteaching programs which are currently under development. The course is made up of six modules, including: History, Examination, Diagnostic plan, Skin lesions, Diagnostic tests and Therapy in diagnosis. A template for a clinical record form and flowcharts for history taking and examination are also included. Installation of Flash 5 Player, Windows Media Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
| European Society of Veterinary Dermatology Cases of the Month 1993-1994. Powerpoint slideshows take the user through each case from initial history to diagnosis and therapy. |
| Produced by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Scotland, this site provides images of dermatopathology slides and cultures which illustrate different examples of dermatological findings. Users can zoom in on images and try to identify the organisms/abnormalities that are present (answers provided). |
| Published by the Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom, this online teaching unit is part of the Royal Veterinary College's eteaching programs which are currently under development. This Flash-based web resource simulates true-life emergency cases, allowing students to safely experiment with a “virtual” patient. The aim is to encourage students to apply their clinical knowledge and to fine-tune their prioritizing and decision-making skills. |
| The purpose of this website is to provide a repository of information related to Veterinary Epidemiology in addition to the electronic mailing list EpiVet-L. |
| FARAD is a computer-based decision support system designed to provide livestock producers, extension specialists, and veterinarians with practical information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. |
| This page contains information on horse genetics, gene mapping and horse typing services at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. |
| This Colorado State University site contains a collection of auscultation sounds from normal and diseased animals. The site is divided into separate pages for the common veterinary species. Within each species page, the content is organized by organ systems i.e., cardiac, respiratory, and abdominal auscultation. Additional case information, video, and graphics are included when available for the cases. |
| This Mississippi State University website contains popular reference materials on the feeding, nutrition, and dietary requirements for many types of poultry and birds |
| Home page of the University of California Veterinary Ophthalmology Service. One purpose of this site is to provide the veterinary medical student with information relevant to specific courses in ophthalmology, and educational material to supplement his or her exposure to veterinary ophthalmology. Site includes extensive notes, color images, self-tests, and related links. |
| The World Health Organization is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public. |
| One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. PandemicFlu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities. |
| This fact page provides current reports and research on Avian Influenza, including specific information about Pennsylvania's resources and contacts. |
| This site corresponds to the LSU Veterinary Comparitive Theriogenology course. This web-based portion of the course contains class notes, pictures, graphics, sound files, videos, and links to other interesting sites (or other Veterinary School's notes). Species covered include canine, feline, swine, bovine, and equine. |
| This site contains current information in the field of swine medicine and husbandry including management, reproduction, genetics, nutrition, economics, the environment, and more. |
| An extensive poultry medicine site containing an Atlas of Histology and Histopathology, current poultry news, infectious diseases data, drug info, and more. |
| ThePoultrySite.com is a free information resource for the global poultry industry, supported by some of the key industry players. The Information Center section covers several areas including comprehensive information on Poultry Diseases. |
| This handbook on poultry diseases has been prepared for the American Soybean Association to assist veterinarians, students, and avian health professionals to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases in poultry flocks. |
| The diseases included in this Mississippi State University site are some of the more commonly encountered diseases of poultry, game birds and waterfowl. The discussion of each disease includes a summary of causative agents, symptoms, lesions and treatments. |
| The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. |
| Part of the Pigsite.com web site, this database provides access to the core material from the book Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease, written by Mike Muirhead and Tom Alexander. The database can be browsed by chapter headings, which include: anatomy, physiology, understanding disease, treating disease, skin conditions, exotic diseases, welfare and health and safety. |
| "Your definitive source for information on Johne's disease" |
| This University of Cambridge tutorial is divided into 4 sections: 1. Techniques for parasitological examination of dog feces, 2. Structural features of the parasite stages seen in dog feces, 3. A key for the identification of these parasites, and 4. A quiz for self assessment. Requires installation of Macromedia Shockwave plug-ins. |
| This University of Cambridge site reviews the anatomy of the bovine foot. Students can attempt to identify color pictures of common bovine foot conditions. Requires installation of Macromedia Shockwave plug-ins. |
| This University of Cambridge Veterinary School CAL site contains dermatopathology notes and color slides. *Note: To view images, click on highlighted text. Images are slow to load.* Requires installation of Macromedia Shockwave plug-ins. |
| Bruce H. Williams, DVM, ACVP created this site which contains information on pathology of the domestic ferret. Resources include disease fact sheets, images, powerpoint presentations, and relevant links. |
| Necropsy Show and Tell is a collection of 35mm slide images of necropsy specimens collected by Dr. John M. King at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine over the past 30 years. Users can browse the collection using the search engine and keyword lookup, or by taking quizzes. |
| This website includes fact sheets, images, and speaker notes on those diseases notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (that are either not present in the US or that are reportable diseases) as well as a number of reportable or zoonotic agents. This information is provided as part of the awareness education goals of the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University. |
| The Merck Veterinary Manual is the single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information. |
| Homepage for Dr. Paul Hanna of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This site is designed for the College's DVM students taking General and Systemic Pathology. Content includes lecture notes, lab tutorials, and gross and histologic images. *Note: Some of the pathology modules require use of the Internet Explorer Browser. |
| Homepage for Dr. Alfonso Lopez of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Content includes Systemic Pathology tutorials and quizzes covering topics such as respiratory, bones, joints, and muscle pathology. |
| Homepage for Dr. Lisa Miller of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Content includes General Pathology course notes and tutorials covering the topics of cardiovascular pathology, circulatory disturbances, and inflammation. |
| Series of on-line tutorials offered by the Clinical Pathology Section of the Department of Pathobiology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Topics covered include: leukogram, urinalysis, body cavity effusions, erythrocyte morphology, and more. |
| On-line PDF version of the Knot Tying Manual by Ethicon, Inc. Hard copies are distributed to second-year PennVet students in the Surgical Principles course. |
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| On-line PDF version of the Wound Closure Manual by Ethicon, Inc. |
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| On-line "book" written by Dr. Kurt Benirschke, a medical pathologist. This database of animal placentas was created to assist with the examination and evaluation of the many different types of mammalian placentas. It is primarily directed to the veterinary pathologist, the zoo veterinarians and others who have an interest in understanding the bewildering variety of placental forms. |
| This University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine course website covers microscopic anatomy, integrating form with function. Course lectures are complemented by on-line laboratories featuring an interactive Internet Atlas of Histology and practice quizzes. |
| This site is maintained by the Muscle Physiology Lab at the University of California San Diego. Examples of covered topics: the cross-bridge cycle, fiber types, and myofilament structure. |
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| Site content includes Veterinary Radiology lecture notes and case studies with accompanying radiographic images. |
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| This site was designed for DVM students taking Microscopic Anatomy at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Content includes images taken from the actual slides used in the course, as well as descriptive text and quizzes. The images are not of highest quality and there are no zoom capabilities, but the accompanying notes are very thorough. |
| Veterinary Histology course website at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Content includes lecture notes (PDF slide shows) and lab tutorials with example slide images. |
| Homepage for the Ophthalmology Service at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Contains links to articles about various topics, such as equine ophthalmology, cataracts, and glaucoma. Also included is a link to powerpoint lecture notes for the College's Ophthalmology course. |
| Within these pages you will find information for owners and veterinarians regarding modern veterinary diagnostic imaging. Content includes tutorials, lecture notes, newsletter, and links. |
| Homepage for the Radiology Service at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Content includes an equine limb radiographic anatomy guide and case studies with accompanying radiographic images. |
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...on 10-SEP-06
| This is the homepage for Clinical Pharmacology at the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Content includes: extensive lecture and lab notes, a section on poisonous plants with color photos, related links, and KinetiClass, an interactive pharmacokinetics teaching tool. |
tagged PennVetTags pharmacokinetics pharmacology poisonous_plants veterinary toxicology
by kaykim
...on 10-SEP-06
This Colorado State University CVM website is part of the school's Biological Sciences Hypertextbook series. Topics covered in the provided chapters include basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract and the special digestive tract adaptations of birds and herbivores.
| This Colorado State University CVM website is part of the school's Biological Sciences Hypertextbook series. The major endocrine organs and hormones that they produce are covered in chapter format. |