Biomaterial Database

Application of computer technology to the collection, analysis and use of veterinary data. 1983

M V Thrusfield

The value of a common pool of veterinary data, using clinical records from general practices, welfare organisations, research bodies and veterinary schools is described. Developments in computer technology are outlined and the computer's application to integrated data collection, storage, querying and dissemination is indicated. Proposals for a computerised integrated veterinary clinical data base, using a standard coded case record, are presented.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003201	Computers	Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.	Calculators, Programmable,Computer Hardware,Computers, Digital,Hardware, Computer,Calculator, Programmable,Computer,Computer, Digital,Digital Computer,Digital Computers,Programmable Calculator,Programmable Calculators
D003625	Data Collection	Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.	Data Collection Methods,Dual Data Collection,Collection Method, Data,Collection Methods, Data,Collection, Data,Collection, Dual Data,Data Collection Method,Method, Data Collection,Methods, Data Collection
D013672	Technology	The application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in any field. It includes methods, techniques, and instrumentation.	Industrial Arts,Arts, Industrial
D014730	Veterinary Medicine	The medical science concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals.	Medicine, Veterinary