The APDV journal is a worldwide contributor to various research topics of veterinary science and its related subjects. It provides regular book reviews and a short communications section. This journal primarily includes topical reviews and commentaries on the features of dairy and veterinary fields. The APDV journal is the leading source for international reports on animal health programs and preventive veterinary medicine. This journal mainly focuses on the epidemiology of domestic and wild animals, costs of epidemic and endemic diseases in animals, the latest methods in veterinary epidemiology, disease control or relationships between veterinary medicine and animal production, and development of new techniques in diagnosing, recording, evaluating and controlling diseases in animal populations.

Peer review policy

Journal of Veterinary Medicine And Science maintains the highest standards of peer review while increasing the efficiency of the process. All research articles published in the journal will undergo full peer review. We will do our utmost to judge research objectively on its own merits and to avoid favouring research, for example, from particular institutions, countries, or regions. Key characteristics of the journal’s review process are:

➤   All research articles submitted directly to the Journal are initially evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or by one of the team of specialist associate editors; articles found appropriate for the Journal will be reviewed by at least two suitably qualified experts.

➤   Most submissions transferred to Journal of Veterinary Medicine And Science from partnering journals will be assessed using the original peer-review reports from those journals; however, the Editor-in-Chief or a specialist associate editor will critically review these peer-review reports and may choose to send manuscripts out for additional review.

➤   All final publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief taking into account the recommendation of the relevant specialist associate editor on the basis of the reviews provided.

➤   The specialist associate editors lend insight, advice and guidance to the Editor-in-Chief generally and assist in decision making on specific submissions.

➤   The Editorial Board are on hand to support and advise the Editor-in-Chief and the specialist associate editors where required.

➤   The editorial assistant provides administrative support to ensure Veterinary Medicine and Science maintains the integrity of peer review and delivers rapid and efficient publication to authors and reviewers.