How to Evaluate Websites
Search Google for your topic keywords. Look for government, education, and/or organization webpages as well as news/magazine publications. Be cautious if using Wikipedia as the content cannot be verified.
Before using information found on a webpage, consider the following criteria to evaluate its credibility.
- Who is the author?
- What are his/her qualifications?
- Why was the website created?
- When was it last updated?
- How reliable is the information?
Suggested Websites
- American Animal Hospital AssociationThe American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit companion veterinary hospitals.
- American Association of Bovine PractitionersThe American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an international association of veterinarians serving society as leaders in cattle health, welfare and productivity.
- American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
- American Association of Feline PractitionersThe American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) improves the health and welfare of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education, and scientific investigation.
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical AssociationThe American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is the mindful leader elevating the veterinary professional through innovation, education, and advocacy of integrative medicine.
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)Official site of the AVMA
- Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) is an independent council of veterinarians, veterinary parasitologists, and other animal health care professionals established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people.
- dvm360.comDVM360 (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) offers in-depth analysis of news affecting the ways in which veterinarians practice, along with practical and clinical management information.
- International Veterinary Information ServiceInternational Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) is a not-for-profit organization established to provide information to veterinarians, veterinary students, technicians and animal health professionals worldwide using Internet technology.
- Merck Veterinary ManualFind information on animal health topics, written for the veterinary professional.