For scientific manuscripts, preference will be accorded to those that have clinical or practical value. Authorship A manuscript is received with the understanding that it and all revisions have been approved by each author and that neither the manuscript or any of its parts has been published or is under concurrent consideration by any other publication. The corresponding author must provide a signed statement to this effect. At least one author of a manuscript dealing with clinical interpretations or treatments should be a veterinarian. In the instance of multiple authorship, each author must have generated part of the intellectual content of the manuscript and must agree with all interpretations and conclusions.
All letters are subject to editing.
Investigations involving research animals must comply with the Animal Welfare Act, US Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals , or equivalent guidelines. Manuscripts of prospective studies involving client-owned animals should include documentation of informed client consent. Endnote and footnote features should be not used. Processing of manuscripts not submitted in accordance with these requirements will be delayed. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter from the corresponding author that includes his or her mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address as well as aforementioned statements regarding prior publication, authorship, and any potential financial conflict of interest.