Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
- Publisher
- AOSIS
- ISSN
- 0030-2465; 2219-0635
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Medicine and Health
About this journal
The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research (OJVR) is a prestigious international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in all aspects of veterinary science. Its scope encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including animal health, disease control, production, reproduction, and welfare. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and technical notes that contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge and practice.
The OJVR focuses on themes relevant to the health and well-being of animals, with a particular emphasis on research conducted in Africa. Key themes include infectious and parasitic diseases, zoonoses, animal production, veterinary epidemiology, public health, and animal welfare. The journal encourages research that addresses the unique challenges faced by veterinarians and animal scientists in developing countries, promoting solutions that improve animal health and contribute to sustainable development.
The OJVR caters to a diverse audience, including veterinary researchers, practitioners, educators, and students. Its readership spans across the globe, with a strong focus on African countries where veterinary expertise is crucial. The journal serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, promoting collaboration, and advancing the field of veterinary science.
The OJVR boasts a significant impact within the veterinary community. Its publications have contributed significantly to the understanding and control of animal diseases, the improvement of animal production systems, and the advancement of animal welfare standards. The journal's reputation for rigorous peer-review and high-quality content ensures that its articles are widely cited and contribute to the global knowledge base in veterinary science.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 90, Issue 1 (2023)
Volume 89, Issue 1 (2022)
Volume 88, Issue 1 (2021)
Volume 87, Issue 1 (2020)
Volume 86, Issue 1 (2019)
- Seasonal activity of ticks infesting domestic dogs in Bejaia province, Northern Algeria
- Vitamin D status in dogs with babesiosis
- Peste des petits ruminants in Africa: Meta-analysis of the virus isolation in molecular epidemiology studies
- The haematological, proinflammatory cytokines and IgG changes during an ovine experimental theileriosis
Volume 85, Issue 1 (2018)
- Table of Contents Vol 85, No 1 (2018)
- Detection of virulence factors of South African Lactococcus garvieae isolated from rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum)
- Spatial and temporal distribution of foot-and-mouth disease in four districts situated along the Uganda–Tanzania border: Implications for cross-border efforts in disease control
- Genotypic characterisation of Avian paramyxovirus type-1 viruses isolated from aquatic birds in Uganda
Volume 84, Issue 1 (2017)
- A retrospective study of anthrax on the Ghaap Plateau, Northern Cape province of South Africa, with special reference to the 2007–2008 outbreaks
- Spatiotemporal patterns of clinical bovine dermatophilosis in Zimbabwe 1995–2014
- The involvement of the hypothalamopituitary-adrenocortical axis in stress physiology and its significance in the assessment of animal welfare in cattle
- Evaluation of plant-produced <i>Clostridium perfringens</i> type D <i>epsilon</i> toxoid in a vaccine against enterotoxaemia in sheep
Volume 78, Issue 1 (2011)
- An investigation into the possibility of bluetongue virus transmission by transfer of infected ovine embryos
- The dynamics of questing ticks collected for 164 consecutive months off the vegetation of two landscape zones in the Kruger National Park (1988–2002). Part III. The less commonly collected species