[Experiences with an Internet-based lecture script on animal obstetrics].

An internet based lecture script was developed on animal obstetrics to enhance the traditional lecture. The script summarizes the manuscript of the lecturer and contains additional information and reading materials. The script has approximately 600 pages and shows 400 slides, graphs and animations. Students' perception was surveyed by means of a questionnaire. 152 of 201 students (75.6%) in the 3rd and 5th year participated in the survey. Overall, the script was rated 1.9 on a 5-point scale (1 = excellent, 5 = poor). Our experiences with the internet based script were primarily positive. However, the curriculum of the veterinary education and technical prerequisites will effect the long-term success of such systems.