Overview
The AHPC is an encyclopedic, mixed-media resource available on the Internet or on CD. It is a one-stop shop for information on animal diseases, their pathogens and vectors, as well as animal husbandry, genetics and nutrition of livestock and poultry species and breeds. In recognition of their close association, the Compendium links knowledge on health, disease and husbandry aspects of livestock and poultry production.
Vital stats
- Over 800 datasheets covering animal diseases, pathogens, disease vectors, livestock and poultry species and breeds
- An additional 2,000 ‘outline’ datasheets
- Over 85,000 bibliographic records from the CAB Abstracts database
- 2,000 + images for demos and teaching
- Glossary with more than 50,000 definitions
- An extensive electronic library with over 500 items, including book extracts, reports, slide presentations and more
Unique features
- Datasheets providing key, concise information on diseases, pathogens, vectors, and livestock species and breeds. They incorporate:
- Informative text and data provided by leading world experts
Disease distribution data from OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health)
- In-country breed information from DAD-IS (FAO’s Domestic Animal Diversity-Information System)
- Global and regional maps from underlying geographic databases
- Clinical information from Consultant, a leading diagnostic support system, by permission of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
- Extensive electronic library – Sourced from over 15 reputable publishers, the AHPC’s electronic library includes books, book chapters, reports, articles, expert systems, annotated slide shows for presentation or self-teaching, and classified and indexed internet links
- Drugs database – collated dataset of generic and proprietary drug and vaccine names and information, sourced from five different continents
Who uses it?
Lecturers / extension officers / researchers and students / Development project workers / Government scientists and policy makers / Farmers / producers and breeders of livestock and poultry
The pharmaceutical industry / Veterinarians / Veterinary nurses / technicians and auxiliary staff / Feed and equipment manufacturers / marketers and distributors
What do they have to say about it?
"The AHPC is an electronic tool, with a user-friendly interface... removing the need to search separately through numerous sources.”
Appropriate Technology, Vol. 29, No. 3
“A wonderful and revolutionary innovation”
John David Kabasa, Makerere University, Uganda
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