Information Technology in Veterinary Science

Vivek M.Patil

ISBN 10: 8190851241 / ISBN 13: 9788190851244

Published by New India Publishing Agency, IN, 2009

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In the 21st century, Information Technology (IT) has permeated all areas of life, including veterinary science. With the advent of computer-aided learning, IT-enabled devices, and the internet, the exposure of veterinary students to IT has increased significantly. Veterinary scientists routinely utilize advanced equipment with computer interfaces for their research. In many states, field veterinarians utilize computers and the internet for compiling data for sample surveys, livestock census, technical reports, and human resource management. This has led to the creation of a new field of science called Veterinary Informatics. This book covers not only the fundamentals of IT, such as understanding computers and software, but also its practical applications in veterinary science, including livestock health care, disease monitoring and surveillance, telemedicine, and veterinary hospital management software. It also includes a separate section on internet usage, internet resources, online library resources, and social networking, along with a classified list of useful websites. The book also covers e-learning and the application of IT in improving veterinary education. The language and expression used are simple, making it easy for individuals with no previous knowledge of computers to comprehend the concepts. Screenshots and illustrations have been used to further explain certain ideas. A glossary of commonly-used IT terms is also included for easy reference. The future of veterinary science will involve the use of concepts such as hospital management software, management information systems, paperless office, internet-enabled diagnosis, real-time disease monitoring and surveillance, geographical information systems, and telemedicine. This book aims to raise awareness of these concepts and provide veterinarians with the necessary skills to face future challenges.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Information Technology in Veterinary Science
• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency, IN
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8190851241
• ISBN 13: 9788190851244
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 470 grams

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Synopsis

"Information Technology (IT) has permeated all spheres of life in the Twenty-First century, and veterinary science is no exception. The exposure of veterinary students to information technology has increased many-fold over the years with the advent of computer-aided learning, IT-enabled devices and the internet. Veterinary scientists routinely use advanced equipment with computer interfaces for their research. Field veterinarians in many states are already using computers and the internet for compiling data for sample surveys, livestock census, technical reports and human resource management. This has led to the creation of a whole new branch of science called "Veterinary Informatics". This book covers not only the basics of information technology like understanding computers and software, but also its various practical applications in the field of veterinary science like livestock health care, disease monitoring and surveillance, telemedicine, veterinary hospital management software, herd management software etc. The role of the internet in aiding veterinarians has been emphasized -separate s on internet usage, internet resources, online library resources, and social networking have been included, along with a classified list of useful websites. There are s on e-learning and the application of IT in the improvement of veterinary education. The language and expression used are simple, so that even people with no previous knowledge of computers can comprehend the concepts easily. Screenshots and illustrations have been used to better explain certain ideas. Many of the commonly-used IT terms are listed in a Glossary for easy reference. The day is not far when concepts like hospital management software, management information systems, paperless office, internet-enabled diagnosis, real-time disease monitoring and surveillance, geographical information systems, telemedicine etc. will become part of the day-to-day activities of veterinarians. This book aims to create awareness regarding these concepts and empower veterinarians with the necessary skills required to face future challenges."