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VMDB - The Veterinary Medical Databases
VMDB has collected data on animal diseases since 1964 through member hospitals at North American Veterinary Colleges as an initiative of the National Cancer Institute for the purpose of studying cancer in animals. Since then, 26 universities have submitted more than 7 million records to this database. The current database stores abstracts of hospital records that are a compendium of all the cases at the universities, not just the cancer cases. This makes VMDB a valuable resource for researching animal diseases and effectiveness of treatments.
OIE-WAHIS - World Animal Health Information System
OIE-WAHIS (OIE World Animal Health Information System) is a unique comprehensive database through which information on the animal health situation worldwide is reported and disseminated throughout the world. OIE-WAHIS data reflects the information gathered by the Veterinary Services from OIE Members and non-Members Countries and Territories on OIE-listed diseases in domestic animals and wildlife, as well as on emerging diseases and zoonoses.
Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book)
Most FDA-approved animal drugs are included in a publicly available list of approved animal drug products. This list is called the Green Book for short, and FDA updates it in its entirety every month.
National Animal Health Monitoring System - USDA
The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Program Unit conducts national studies on the health and health management of United States domestic livestock and poultry populations
Shelter Animals Count National Database
Shelter Animals Count created The National Database to get a holistic overview of the animal welfare landscape, while at the same time give animal organizations the information they need to streamline and pivot operations according to the needs of their community. By collecting consistent shelter data and by collaborating with other shelters, our ability to save animals’ lives can be dramatically improved.