DVM 6320 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 3

Articles on Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice 

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Clinical Reasoning Articles from TTU Libraries

Clinical Resources  (not peer-reviewed)

• VIN: Veterinary Information Network
  • News, conference proceedings & more.
  • Includes a section dedicated to veterinary medicine students
    • Check this out! A virtual clinic, interactive anatomy, flashcards, etc
    • https://www.vin.com/students

• DVM 360
  • Veterinary medicine news, expert insights, animal health and pet care products, research, and regulations for the veterinary medical community. Includes a section for DVM students.
  • https://www.dvm360.com

• AVMA Axon
  • A one-stop source for digital education
  • Continuous education platform
  • Includes webinars, certificate programs, policies, and more
  • https://axon.avma.org

• International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS)
  • Veterinary information and learning opportunities worldwide.
  • Global calendar of veterinary events, on-site and online courses, webinars, videos, and other continuing education opportunities.
  • The IVIS Library provides free access to original, up-to-date publications organized in e-books, proceedings of veterinary meetings, and veterinary journals.
  • www.ivis.org

• WikiVet
  • Free veterinary encyclopedia
  • https://en.wikivet.net/Veterinary_Education_Online

• Merck Veterinary Manual
  • The Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) provides concise and authoritative information on diseases and management of food-producing, companion, laboratory, and exotic animals.
  • https://www.merkvetmanual.com

• Consultant (Cornell University)
  • A Diagnostic Support System for Veterinary Medicine
  • Searchable by diagnosis or signs
  • https://consultant.vet.cornell.edu/ 

• Consensus Statements (ACVIM)
  • From the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/19391676/homepage/free_reviews_and_consensus_statements.htm

Regulatory

• FARAD
  • The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank
  • www.farad.org

• Texas Animal Health Commission
  • The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is charged with protecting the state's domestic animals "from all contagious or infectious diseases of a malignant character."
  • https://www.tahc.texas.gov 

• APHIS Modules
  • From the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
  • NVAP Training Modules for Accreditation Renewal
    • https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/nvap/ct_aast

Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine

• RCVS Knowledge
  • From the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
  • Mission: to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society
  • https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/home/

• Best Bets for Vets
  • Supporting veterinary clinicians in making evidence-based decisions
  • https://bestbetsforvets.org

Species-Related Organizations, Guidelines, Policies, Etc.

• American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)
  • An international association of veterinarians serving society as leaders in cattle health, welfare, and productivity.
  • https://aabp.org/

• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
  • The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, further the professional development of its members, and provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
  • https://aaep.org/

• American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP)
  • The AASRP provides a single forum for those with interests in small ruminants, where we can exchange ideas, share knowledge, and together set goals and objectives that will benefit the industry as a whole.
  • http://aasrp.org/

• American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
  • The AASV's mission aims to increase the knowledge of swine veterinarians, promote the development and availability of resources that enhance the effectiveness of professional activities, and more.
  • Check their Resources and Swine Information Library page at https://aasv.org/library/
  • https://aasv.org/

• Academy of Veterinary Consultants
  • The AVC endeavors to do all things necessary to promote the interests, improve the public stature, and increase veterinarians' knowledge in the Beef Herd Health Consultation field.
  • Check their student page at http://www.avc-beef.org/students/students.asp
  • http://www.avc-beef.org/

Clinical Pathology

• eClinPath
  • An online textbook on Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  • https://eclinpath.com/

Pharmacology

• FARAD
  • Legal/illegal drugs, PK studies for food animals, and withdrawal time
  • http://www.farad.org/

• Animal Drug Green Book Reports & Approved Animal Drug Products
  • From the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
  • Drug Summaries-Blue Bird Labels
  • Green Book Reports (PDFs and Excel files)
  • Medicated Feeds
  • Search Animal Drugs at FDA
  • https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/search

 Theriogenology

• Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction (VisGAR)
  • Most of the images were generously contributed by friends and colleagues. Permission for their inclusion in this guide has been granted. The images are categorized, and each is given a title and annotation, and the source of the image is acknowledged and referenced.
  • https://visgar.vetmed.ufl.edu

• Library of Reproduction Images (LORI)
  • Sections include Bovine, Equine, Canine, Feline, & many more.
  • https://lorimainsection.blogspot.com/

Production Animal Resources

• National Animal Health Monitoring System
  • The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Program Unit conducts national studies on the health and health management of United States domestic livestock and poultry populations.
  • https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/monitoring-and-surveillance/nahms 

• Texas A&M Agrilife
  • An education agency that provides programs, tools, and resources on a local and statewide level that teach people improved agriculture and food production, advanced health practices, environmental protection, economic and youth programs.
  • https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/

Dairy

• PennState Extension - Dairy
  • Find educational material about dairy cattle, including nutrition and feed management, health and care, reproduction, facilities and technology, and business management from Penn State Extension.
  • https://extension.psu.edu/animals-and-livestock/dairy/see-all-dairy/shopby/articles

• National Dairy FARM Program
  • The FARM program helps ensure the entire dairy industry's success by demonstrating that U.S. dairy farmers are committed to producing high-quality, safe milk with integrity.
  • https://nationaldairyfarm.com/

Beef

• Drovers
  • Drovers provide coverage of today’s beef industry – from markets to production, news and policy — reaching the industry’s largest number of cow-calf, stocker and feedlot segments with critical information to manage their beef business.
  • https://www.drovers.com/

• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
  • Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.
  • https://www.bqa.org/

• Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO)
  • The authority on animal welfare auditing, providing high-quality training and certification credentials for auditors and audits.
  • https://animalauditor.org/

Small Ruminants

• Maryland Small Ruminant Page
  • An information portal for sheep and goat producers.
  • https://www.sheepandgoat.com/

• American Sheep Industry Association (ASI)
  • ASI is the national organization representing the interests of sheep producers located throughout the U.S.
  • https://www.sheepusa.org/