Veterinary Microbiology is concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated animals (livestock,
companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition,
Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the ... click here for full Aims & Scope
Veterinary Microbiology is concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated animals (livestock,
companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition,
Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the feral fauna will also be considered if the infections are
of interest because of their interrelation with humans (zoonoses) and/or domestic animals. Studies of antimicrobial resistance are also
included.
Original research papers of high quality and novelty on aspects of control, host response, molecular biology, pathogenesis,
prevention, and treatment of microbial diseases of animals are published. Papers dealing primarily with immunology or epidemiology will
only be considered if they demonstrate a clear impact on the pathogenesis of a disease. Papers focussing solely on diagnostic techniques
(such as another PCR protocol or ELISA) will not be published - focus should be on a microorganism and not on a particular technique.
Drug trial papers will be considered if they have general application or significance. Papers on the identification of microorganisms
will also be considered, but detailed taxonomic studies do not fall within the scope of the journal. Case reports will not be published,
unless they have general application or contain novel aspects. Papers of geographically limited interest, which repeat what had been
established elsewhere will not be considered. The readership of the journal is global. The Editors reserve the right to suggest submission
to another journal for those papers which they feel would be more appropriate for consideration by that journal.
Papers will be rejected
if standards of care of, or procedures performed on, animals are not up to those expected of humane veterinary scientists. At a minimum,
standards must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research involving Animals, as issued by the Council for International
Organizations of Medical Sciences. (C.I.O.M.S., c/o WHO, CH 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
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has an Impact Factor of 2.370 in the Veterinary Sciences ISI Category.
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