Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Library and other info sources for Vet & Animal Science students, staff and faculty.

Metasites

MEDLINE^®/PubMed^® Veterinary Science search
From the National Library of Medicine's website - links to other useful sites.

Department of Vet & Animal Sciences at UMass Amherst

There are many rich webpages on your own department's site. Here are a few highlights!

VASci homepage
Faculty Research Interests - areas your instructors are investigating

Professional Societies & Organizations

Check out how your prospective professions present themselves to the world - sites often have job listings and other information for people in the field. Many have special membership for students.

American Society of Animal Science
"professional organization for animal scientists designed to help members provide effective leadership through research, extension, teaching and service for the dynamic and rapidly changing livestock and meat industries."
American Veterinary Medical Association
Professional association for veterinarians.
The Wildlife Society
members manage, conserve & study wildlife populations & habitats, actively manage forests, conserve wetlands, restore endangered species, conserve wildlife on private & public lands, resolve wildlife damage & disease problems, & enhance biologic diversity

US Government sources

USDA Animal Health - links to Department of Agriculture pages, including:
- USDA Animal Welfare Information Center - "mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition."
NIH - National Institutes of Health - a wealth of info on many science areas:
- Health Topics - A-Z listing of research topics