The Veterinary Evidence journal supports veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and paraprofessionals to practice evidence-based veterinary medicine in order to enhance the quality of care provided to animals.
Veterinary Evidence is a peer-reviewed, diamond open access journal that translates research into practical knowledge for veterinary professionals. It supports evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) by publishing clinically relevant Knowledge Summaries and articles to inform decision-making in veterinary practice.
Veterinary Evidence provides a platform for the critical appraisal, synthesis, evaluation and translation of evidence provided by research to enhance the quality of care provided to animals.
Scope
The journal welcomes submissions that:
Article types considered include:
The primary purpose of the journal is to provide information that supports the practice of evidence-based veterinary medicine. Clinical audits and quality improvement practices are included in this paradigm. Papers that address common and important clinical topics are of particular interest as well as articles on the evidence based veterinary medicine methods and resources. All species encountered in clinical practice and all aspects of clinical practice are within the scope of the journal.
What we look for in submissions
Submissions must demonstrate clear relevance to veterinary science and clinical practice.
Reports of audit, quality improvement or educational initiatives should be presented as scholarly evaluation rather than internal reporting. Manuscripts must provide transparent descriptions of methodology, data collection and analysis, and include appropriate critical reflection on findings and limitations.
Where appropriate, authors should explain the lessons learned and implications for wider veterinary practice.
Descriptive accounts without evaluation, or submissions primarily intended as internal reporting rather than advancement of evidence-based practice, are outside the journal’s scope.
Clinical case reports and articles that that have limited generalisability or low evidential value will not be accepted.
Original research articles must demonstrate the application of appropriate scientific methodology and ethical approval.
Manuscripts focused exclusively on advancing human medical research without direct veterinary relevance will not be considered.
All submissions undergo double-anonymised peer review. Final decisions on publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief, supported by the Editorial Board.
Manuscripts that do not align with the journal’s aims and scope will not be considered for review.
Ethical conduct
Consensus Author Guidelines on Animal Ethics and Welfare for Veterinary Journals
All material published in Veterinary Evidence must adhere to high ethical standards concerning animal welfare.
Animal ethics-based criteria for manuscript consideration
Manuscripts will be considered for publication only if the work detailed therein:
Prior to acceptance of a manuscript, to verify compliance with the above policies, the authors must:
Animal ethics-based criteria for manuscript rejection