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Faculty of Veterinary Science

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Innovative online teaching, learning and research projects of the
University of Sydney Faculty of Veterinary Science.

	LIDA: Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals LIDA is published by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. LIDA is a free on-line database that uses non-technical descriptions of inherited disorders classified by breed and organ system. It is a valuable resource for breeders, vets, and potential puppy purchasers.
	O.L.I.V.E.R. O.L.I.V.E.R. was created by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, the University Library and the Department of Medical Education at the University of Sydney. O.L.I.V.E.R. is a database that enables staff and students of the University of Sydney to find, view and download learning objects, such as images and videoclips for learning, teaching and research purposes. Files include images of animals in health and disease, husbandry techniques, radiographs, surgical methods and graphs of experimental data. Staff in the Faculty of Veterinary Science have contributed most of the images. Additionally, students and commercial partners have generously donated some outstanding graphic materials. O.L.I.V.E.R. is currently undergoing a second stage of development to allow more precise searching of the fast-growing database. Please check the help information for tips on searching O.L.I.V.E.R. effectively. Staff and students of the University of Sydney are required to use their Extro or Unikey password to log into the database as access is currently restricted to this group.
	Animal Welfare Essays These essays are a selection of essays that have been written by the BVSc III students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science. The essays describe developments in Animal Welfare Science over the past 12 months. Written primarily for the veterinary profession, the essays demonstrate how science can be used to enhance the welfare of animals.
	Sheep Health & Production A course for Veterinary Science V students produced by KA Abbott and WMC Maxwell, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Topics covered include farm management, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and diseases.
	Exotic Diseases Produced by Dr Robert Dixon of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, this resource is aimed at the undergraduate student and provides an introduction to exotic diseases.
	Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA) Compiled by F.W. Nicholas, S.C. Brown and P.R. Le Tissier at the University of Sydney, OMIA is "a database of the genes and phenes that have been documented in a wide range of animal species other than those for which databases already exist (human, rat and mouse)." It is modelled on, and is complementary to, Dr. Victor A. McKusick's Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM).
	Australian National Genomic Information Service: ANGIS ANGIS operates from the Australian Genomic Information Centre (AGIC) based at the University of Sydney. The service, available to subscribers, offers software, databases, documentation, training and support for biologists. Features of the ANGIS system include: sequence analysis, genome analysis, data collection and handling, databases and phylogenetic inference.
	ReproGen ReproGen is a research and commercial centre at the University of Sydney for integrated research, training and application of genetic and reproductive knowledge for the sustainable utilisation and well-being of domestic animals. It plays a key role in the Asia-Pacific for the FAO's Global Strategy for Maintenance of Farm Animal Diversity ensuring that unique genetic resources in livestock are conserved and used sustainably.
	Caring for Animals in Research and Education (CARE) Developed by the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales, Australia, and supported by a grant from the Committee for the Advancement of University Teaching, CARE is " designed for students using animals or animal tissue in research projects. The course consists of separate modules which focus on specific problems or questions. These have been designed for you to learn about the ethical and social issues involved and to understand the important link between these issues and practical considerations to ensure high standards of animal welfare".
	Production Animal Clinical Toxicology Produced by Dr Robert Dixon of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, this resource is aimed at the undergraduate student and provides an introduction to production animal clinical toxicology with emphasis on Australasian plants.
	Genetics: Recommended Reading List This reading list was developed by the academic staff of the University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science. It is divided by subject and provides links to the University of Sydney Library Catalogue.