Information for reviewers

Reviewers' comments are used to inform the decision on a manuscript. Reviewers are asked to complete a standard form, on which they should indicate whether a manuscript should be accepted for publication, rejected or accepted with minor or major amendments. In completing the form, reviewers are asked to consider manuscripts in terms of:

• Originality - does the work make a significant contribution to the literature?
• Relevance - as well as being significant, will the work be of interest to the journal's core readership - veterinarians in practice and in research?
• Accuracy/reliability - is the manuscript sound in terms of the information and data presented, study design and conclusions drawn?
• Readability - is the paper well written, with information presented in a clear, concise and well-structured manner that is readily understood?

In providing comments to be forwarded to the authors, reviewers are asked to be polite, specific and constructive.

Reviews should be submitted electronically via Veterinary Record's submission and review system.