Karim Khalil
Lecturer of Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology
Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt (email)
OVAM (Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum)
the Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM) was established to promote free sharing of peer reviewed content. It became apparent that there was a real enthusiasm from project partners to collaborate and new partners also requested to join. As a result, the museum now hosts digital assets from over 15 institutions including all the UK veterinary school and vet schools in the rest of Europe, India and Australasia.
The content of the museum has a strong educational focus. Many of the resources available through the museum are already being used effectively in veterinary schools for teaching purposes. The longer-term viability of the museum is tied to the future of the parent WikiVet project. The initial phase of the OVAM project has been funded under the JISC Content Programme 2011-2013. The museum is a work in progress and further contribution of assets either by individuals or institutions are always welcome.