- Colorado State University Libraries
- Research Guides
- Veterinary Medicine
- Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
- Home
- Books + eBooksToggle Dropdown
- All Vet eBooks
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Anti-Racist Resources
- Behavior
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Epidemiology & Public Health
- Formularies
- Internal Medicine
- Lab Animal
- Leisure Reading
- Marine Mammals
- Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
- Reference
- Surgery
- Theriogenology
- Journals
- Video Tutorials
- StudentsToggle Dropdown
- DVMsToggle Dropdown
- Vet Techs
- Researchers
- Residents
What is EBVM? Why is it worth my time?
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is traditionally defined by Sackett et al. (1997) as, "the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients."
More recently, Cockroft and Holmes (2003) have noted that evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is, "a process of lifelong, self-directed problem-based learning."
Evidence-based practice is not a "one size fits all" solution or rule. It is a habit that the clinical practitioner uses to systematically identify, appraise, and apply evidence that relates to the clinical case at hand in conjunction with their expertise and experience, and the patient's history and needs.
Click here for an EBVM mini-tutorial.
Cockroft PD, Holmes MA. (2003). Handbook of evidence-based veterinary medicine. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing.
Sackett DL, Richardwon WS, Rosenberg W. (1997). Evidence-based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM (1st edition). New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone.
- Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine by Peter Cockcroft; Mark A. HolmesCall Number: SF748 .C635 2003ISBN: 1405108908Publication Date: 2003E-BOOK and print
- How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine (5th ed.) by Trisha GreenhalghCall Number: R118.6 .G74 2014ISBN: 9781118801116Publication Date: 2014E-BOOK and print
- Fundamentals of Evidence Based Medicine (2nd ed.) by Kameshwar PrasadISBN: 9788132208303Publication Date: 2013E-BOOK
Tutorials
- Clinical Information Survival Skills: Step by Step TutorialQuickly review types of clinical questions and how to search for relevant results in this quick, step by step, interactive tutorial.
- Critical Appraisal Checklists (Joanna Briggs Institute)View and download checklists for appraising different study types from the Joanna Briggs Institute.
- Critical Appraisal Tools (CEBM)View/download critical appraisal checklists for RCTs, diagnostic studies, prognosis studies, and systematic reviews from University of Oxford's Center for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM).
Articles about EBVM
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Exotic Animal Medicine (VCNA Exotic Animal Practice)Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
Volume 20 / Issue 3 / 2017 - Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (VCNA Equine Practice)Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / 2007 - Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (VCNA Small Animal Practice)Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
Volume 37 / Issue 3 / 2007 - Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine for the Bovine Veterinarian (VCNA Food Animal Practice)Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Volume 28 / Issue 1 / 2012
Databases
- AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD)The AVMA's database of animal health studies that is searchable by diagnosis, keyword, specialty, and species.
- Best Bets for VetsAn evidence review service from the University of Nottingham to support evidence-based decision making. Search for a topic or browse by species.
- Veterinary Evidence (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons)Open access with Knowledge Summaries and evidence-based veterinary medicine articles.
- VetSRevA database of veterinary systematic reviews from the Centre for Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and University of Nottingham.
- CAB Abstracts Complete (1910 to present) This link opens in a new windowMaximum Concurrent Users: 4
Coverage:1910 to present
Multi-database search of CAB Abstracts and CAB Abstracts Archive. Provides access to literature in the applied life sciences, including agriculture, environment, veterinary sciences, plant sciences, mycology and parasitology, food science, human health, and nutrition. - PubMed (National Library of Medicine)Coverage: 1950 to present
Provides access to bibliographic citations and abstracts for clinical medical literature. - Web of ScienceCoverage: Varies
Multidisciplinary database covering journal articles and conference proceedings in arts and humanities, social sciences, and sciences.