Addressing animal health knowledge gaps in Southern Countries: the creation of a 2D animal health resource room

Lin, Y. and Heffernan, C. (2009) Addressing animal health knowledge gaps in Southern Countries: the creation of a 2D animal health resource room. Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 39 (6). pp. 1-27. ISSN 1681-4835

Abstract/Summary

Livestock are a key asset for the global poor. However, access to relevant information is a critical issue for both livestock development practitioners and the poor themselves. Therefore, the following paper details the creation of an on-line Animal Health Resource Room. The aim was to create an immersive environment, which mimics the benefits of a 3D Virtual Learning Environment without the constraints on download times. Therefore, in the following paper key issues in the dissemination of such a platform such as connectivity and speed are explored within the wider context of the development of the tool itself.