Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A computerized system to store and retrieve data on biological and biotechnological veterinary products of the American continent.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Meléndez, L V et al.
- Affiliation:
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Plain-English summary
The Veterinary Biologics Information System is a project aimed at gathering and managing information about veterinary biologics and biotechnological products used to treat animal diseases across the Americas. Researchers collected data from various countries by using a questionnaire to catalog each product, which was then entered into an electronic database. This system allows users to quickly access important details like product names, registration numbers, ingredients, approved species, targeted diseases, and manufacturer information in both English and Spanish. It is designed to be easily updated, ensuring that veterinarians have timely access to the latest information about these products. Overall, this system improves the availability of critical data for veterinary care.
Abstract
The Veterinary Biologics Information System is a project the main goal of which is to collect, analyze and manage data concerning registered veterinary biologics and biotechnological products employed to control animal diseases by the countries of the Americas. Data from each country was gathered by cataloguing each biological product on a questionnaire form. The collected data was then fed into an electronic data base system. A retrieval program was subsequently developed, allowing the user quick access to all data stored in the system. The system operates in English and Spanish and includes such information as the product name, registration number, ingredients, species for which the product is approved for use, the disease against which the product is used, names of manufacturers and distributors and other distinguishing characteristics of the product including expiry dates and withdrawal times. This computerized system, with on-line data bases which can be quickly updated, provides a dynamic answer to the question of timely information concerning veterinary biological products.
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