New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Aims & Scope

The New Zealand Veterinary Journal (NZVJ) is an international journal publishing high quality peer-reviewed articles covering all aspects of veterinary science, including clinical practice, animal welfare and animal health.

The NZVJ publishes original research findings, clinical communications (including novel case reports and case series), rapid communications, correspondence and review articles, originating from New Zealand and internationally.

Topics should be relevant to, but not limited to, New Zealand veterinary and animal science communities, and include the disciplines of infectious disease, medicine, surgery and the health, management and welfare of production and companion animals, horses and New Zealand wildlife.

All submissions are expected to meet the highest ethical and welfare standards, as detailed in the Journal’s instructions for authors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.336

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15525

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	131

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Economic aspects of mastitis: New developments

  Citation: 401

  Authors: H, K, TJGM

• An Association of a Lolium Endophyte with Ryegrass Staggers

  Citation: 243

  Authors: L. R., I. C.

• Biology, ecology and distribution of the tick,<i>Haemaphysalis longicornis</i>Neumann (Acari: Ixodidae) in New Zealand

  Citation: 196

  Authors: ACG

• Extending ideas about animal welfare assessment to include ‘quality of life’ and related concepts

  Citation: 193

  Authors: TC, DJ

• Ryegrass Staggers: Isolation of Potent Neurotoxins Lolitrem a and Lolitrem B From Staggers-Producing Pastures

  Citation: 184

  Authors: R. T., E. P., P. H.

• Scientific assessment of animal welfare

  Citation: 183

  Authors: PH, DJ, GM, AJ

• Work-related stress in the veterinary profession in New Zealand

  Citation: 162

  Authors: DH, D

• Selenium-responsive diseases of animals in New Zealand

  Citation: 156

  Authors: E.D., W.J., A.B.

• <i>Theileria orientalis</i> : a review

  Citation: 148

  Authors: JG, MC, KL

• Animal emotions, behaviour and the promotion of positive welfare states

  Citation: 133

  Authors: DJ

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