CaDDiS is a decision support system which facilitates better differential diagnosis of tropical diseases. CaDDiS is a Windows application using data collected from 41 veterinary experts. Background information on the development of CaDDiS is provided and is made available on the Web by the University of Strathclyde. Consultant can be used to suggest possible causes for clinical symptoms and to provide a brief synopsis of the cause including a general description, species affected, associated symptoms and a list of recent literature references.
Veterinary professionals can search the database by diagnosis or by symptom.
Consultant is designed to offer assistance to trained veterinarians similar to that offered by a textbook or diagnostic test. Davis' Veterinary Medical Extension programme. This programme seeks to develop and disseminate information about animal and human health as related to animals or animal products. A bibliography is provided. Last updated in August 2000, this site outlines a plan for examining sick birds, and covers flock history, external examination, euthanasia, poultry anatomy, necropsy procedure, and diagnosis and treatment.