Overview
The interactive scenario allows users to identify the different parasites (endoparasites and ectoparasites) that can infect a single host (cow). Users are instructed to find 4 different parasites as well as identify where the eggs are found for endoparasites. Following the identification of the parasites, users are then instructed to treat the animal for the parasites by applying an anthelmintic. The virtual reality experience was developed by Mr Evan Dekker and Dr Sarah Preston at Federation University. They encourage any feedback on the program and are currently using the experience for scholarly research. They are seeking student feedback on the experience so please contact us if you would like your students to participate in the research project survey.
Additional components
Installer file for the VR experience itself (SteamVR required):
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/5ZU5C7lJGl0vLzk
Oculus Quest port of the Parasites VR experience, you can grab it here:
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/5EiP3HZHYJNZlyP
Video alternative
For those who do not have the capacity to implement the VR, a video of a user using the VR program is available at the link below. This could be used for online teaching.
https://fedflix.federation.edu.au/media/Parasites+VR/0_fmzy708p
Download the manual
The manual takes you through all aspects of Parasites VR – required software, equipment set up, roles, objectives and all aspects of the experience itself.
