New resource for veterinary students goes live

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched the Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM).

OVAM is one of the world's largest online veterinary anatomical resource collections, supporting the learning of veterinary students and inspiring learners to engage with animal anatomy and science.

As of today (November 20), OVAM will offer learners free access to resources, including interactive and annotated diagrams and images of specimens, three-dimensional imaging of skeletons, radiographic imaging and interpretation, and comprehensive videos of dissection techniques.

The online museum began as a project in November 2011, led by a small team based at the RVC. The project involved all seven UK vet schools, as well as international institutions, educational trusts, commercial publishers and web developers.

"The teaching of anatomy forms a core part of the veterinary curriculum in every veterinary school in the world," said Project Director Nick Short. "With digital media increasingly used to enrich and support conventional lectures it therefore makes sense to share what we have to provide students with the best possible support for their studies.
 
"More than that the online museum will help to bring the world of veterinary anatomy alive not just for veterinary students but also for anybody with an interest in knowing more about animal's structure and function.

"OVAM provides access to some of the most amazing virtual resources contributed from all over the world. Here you can explore the 3D anatomy of a horse's foot from London, view beautiful animations of the abdomen of a pig from Spain or watch a selection of lectures from India!"

Click here to view the resource.