Source content FAQs
If you have a question that is not covered here, please contact us at rover@bsava.com
See also:
- General FAQs: for general queries about Rover
- Purchase FAQs: for queries relating to buying enhanced access to Rover
What sources are being used?
Rover currently searches all the text content in the BSAVA Library – Formulary, Manuals, Guides, client leaflets and more, together with some additional content including BSAVA’s Scientific Position Statements, our pocketbooks, and our Textbook of Veterinary Nursing.
What is the summary text displayed from each source?
For each source used in your answer, an AI-generated summary of the relevant text is displayed. We advise that you should consult the full source content for more detailed information.
How can I access the sources used?
Links are displayed underneath each source. Clicking on these links will direct you to the content in the BSAVA Library (or elsewhere, if the content is not available in the BSAVA Library).
Is login preserved when clicking on a source link?
Yes, this should work for links to the BSAVA Library and bsava.com, but you may be prompted to login if you are not already logged into those sites.
What do the source button colours mean?
The source buttons are coloured green, orange or purple – this is to match the open-padlock symbols used in the BSAVA Library: green means that the source content is free to access, orange means that the content is free for BSAVA members, and purple means that the content needs to be purchased. An individual user may of course have already purchased access to the content, the button colours just indicate the general access status for that source content.
How can I access the sources used?
If your membership or BSAVA Library licence includes access to those sources, you will be able to click on the link and access the full text of the source. Alternatively you can buy access to the source content or use a BSAVA Library Pass. If you are a frequent user you may wish to take out our Rover Unleashed subscription, giving you unlimited access to Rover and full access to the BSAVA Library sources.
I have access to the BSAVA Library through my institution or practice, how do I access the source content?
This will depend on how access is set up for your institution or practice. If you open up the BSAVA Library in a separate window, and login via your usual method, then clicking on a source link from Rover should give you access to the content in the BSAVA Library.
What if the source content in not in the BSAVA Library?
Some of the content that is used by Rover is not available in the BSAVA Library. In this case, the source link will take you to the resource on the BSAVA.com website, or will take you to the BSAVA store where you can purchase printed copies.
Why is Journal of Small Animal Practice not in Rover?
JSAP is published by Wiley and we have not yet explored whether it would be feasible to include JSAP content into Rover. Rover is intended as a tool for general veterinary practice and the inclusion of research content may skew the outputs.
