Aims and Scope
Open Veterinary Journal (OVJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the publication and global dissemination of high-quality, scientifically rigorous research in veterinary science and animal health. The journal provides an international forum for veterinarians, veterinary researchers, scientists, academics, and other professionals to communicate original findings, reviews, and scholarly contributions that advance knowledge, improve animal health and welfare, and strengthen veterinary practice.
Scope of the Journal
Open Veterinary Journal covers a broad range of disciplines within veterinary science and animal health, including, but not limited to:
Veterinary medicine and surgery
Veterinary pathology
Veterinary microbiology and virology
Veterinary parasitology
Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology
Veterinary epidemiology and disease surveillance
Infectious and non-infectious diseases of animals
Veterinary immunology
Veterinary diagnostics and laboratory medicine
Veterinary public health
One Health and zoonotic diseases
Animal welfare and ethics
Disease prevention, control, and biosecurity
Veterinary therapeutics and evidence-based clinical practice
Animal nutrition and feed science
Animal reproduction and reproductive health
Animal breeding and genetics
Animal biology and physiology
Animal production and health management
Wildlife and conservation medicine
Aquatic animal health and veterinary science
Laboratory animal science
Comparative veterinary medicine
Veterinary biotechnology and molecular biology
Other research directly relevant to veterinary science, animal health, or animal welfare
Interdisciplinary and Translational Research
The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary and translational research that addresses important veterinary and animal-health questions through innovative approaches. This includes, where directly relevant to veterinary science, the use of molecular, genomic, microbiological, immunological, biotechnological, computational, bioinformatic, imaging, and other advanced methodologies.
Studies integrating veterinary science with related fields are encouraged when they provide a clear and meaningful contribution to animal health, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, disease prevention and control, or veterinary public health.
One Health and Broader Relevance
OVJ welcomes research addressing the interconnected health of animals, humans, and the environment, particularly studies concerning:
zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases;
antimicrobial resistance;
food safety and foodborne diseases;
environmental health and animal health;
epidemiology and disease surveillance;
wildlife-livestock-human interfaces;
vector-borne diseases; and
comparative and translational medicine.
Research with broader implications for public health, food security, environmental sustainability, or comparative medicine is encouraged when the manuscript has a clear and substantive connection to veterinary science or animal health.
Scientific and Clinical Relevance
The journal seeks research that contributes meaningful scientific evidence and, where appropriate, has potential applications in veterinary clinical practice, animal health management, disease prevention and control, diagnostics, therapeutics, animal welfare, or veterinary public health.
Both fundamental and applied research are considered, provided that the work is scientifically sound, appropriately designed, ethically conducted, and relevant to the journal's scope.
Types of Contributions
OVJ considers a range of scholarly contributions, including:
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Short Communications
Case Reports
Other article types may be considered at the discretion of the editorial team and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.
Out-of-Scope Submissions
Manuscripts may be considered out of scope when they lack a clear and substantive connection to veterinary science, animal health, animal welfare, or a relevant One Health or comparative veterinary application.
The presence of animals, animal-derived materials, or a veterinary-related term alone does not necessarily make a manuscript suitable for the journal. Editorial assessment considers the primary scientific question, relevance to veterinary science, methodological rigor, and potential contribution to animal health or veterinary practice.
Commitment to Veterinary Science
Through rigorous peer review, open access, international collaboration, and adherence to high standards of research integrity and publication ethics, Open Veterinary Journal aims to advance veterinary science, promote evidence-based decision-making, improve animal health and welfare, and facilitate the translation of scientifically robust research into meaningful clinical, field, and public-health applications worldwide.
