Open Educational Resources

Open educational resources are course materials that anyone can freely retain, revise, remix, reuse and redistribute.

The following lists include examples of OERs for subjects taught at the University. They are by no means comprehensive.

You can also search the suggested platforms listed throughout this guide or contact the Library's Learning Support team for help.

Textbooks

Anatomy and physiology of animals
Written for veterinary nurses. This book describes the structure of the animal body and the way in which it works. Animals encountered in normal veterinary practice are used as examples where possible. CC BY-SA (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike) license.
A guide to the principles of animal nutrition
Written for students undertaking animal nutrition courses at university level this text introduces six fundamental nutrients - discussing structure, digestion and metabolism. CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical) license.
Large animal surgery - supplementary notes
This textbook includes basic principles of large animal surgery and anesthesia, how to apply those principles to cases and situations, and discover ways of finding answers when you don’t remember the information. CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial) license.
The practice of sheep veterinary medicine
Book published by the University of Adelaide Press. Reference text for veterinarians who provide clinical services to sheep producers. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives) license.
Swine diseases
Textbook by the University of Minnesota covering infectious diseases which challenge swine production. Topic include: major multisystemic diseases; respiratory diseases; enteric diseases; systemic diseases; reproductive diseases; and skin diseases. CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial) license.
Veterinary epidemiology: principles and methods
The purpose of this textbook is to provide an introductory, yet comprehensive, source of information on epidemiology for veterinary students, researchers, and practitioners. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives) license.
Veterinary histology
Microscopic anatomy textbook focused on domestic species, including the dog, cat, cattle, horses, swine, and camelids. Includes high-resolution, annotated images along with chapter-specific glossary of terms and learning objectives. CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial) license.
Veterinary preventive medicine
Introductory textbooks covering topics such as vaccines, parasite control, reproduction control, dentistry, behavior and nutrition in a wide variety of animals. CC BY-NC (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial) license.

Supplementary resources

3D models of animal skeletons
3D models created by the University of Edinburgh of various animal skeletons including an echidna and Tasmanian devil. CC BY (Creative Commons Attribution) license.
The normal canine videos
Series of four videos intended for first-year veterinary students. Includes: head and neck canine exam; thoracic canine exam; abdominal canine exam; and urogenital rectal canine exam. CC BY (Creative Commons Attribution) license.
Online Veterinary Anatomy Musem
Website providing access to veterinary anatomical resources in the form of a virtual museum. Content is organised by body region, body system and species. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives) license.
Small animal handling videos
Series of videos from the University of Edinburgh showing animal handling techniques. Topics covered include: getting the dog out; lifting; body restraint; tabletting; and raising a cephalic vein. CC BY-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives) license.
VR dog and bovine
Virtual Reality experience created by Virginia Tech allowing students to explore the skeletal system and organs in a dog and cow. GPL-2.0 (General Public License).
WikiVet
Collaborative initiative involving UK veterinary school with support from government and commercial partners to create a comprehensive online knowledge base which covers the entire veterinary curriculum. Includes text, images, videos and interactive learning materials. Some content only accessible to veterinary professionals and students via a free account. CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives).