ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research (OJVR), is the official publication of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute. It publishes scientific papers reporting original research on diseases and disease vectors of livestock and wildlife with a focus on Africa, but with results of more than local interest. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Isolation and subtyping of avian influenza A virus from wild birds in Khartoum, Sudan  
Wegdan H. Ali, Intisar K. Saeed, Shaza M. Mutwakil, Muzdalifa H. Alamin, Abdelgader A. Balla, Mona A.E Ahmed, Abubaker A. Saeed, Rayan M. Asil, Omer A. Algezoli, Muaz M. Abdellatif, Yahia H. Ali
15 December 2025

Original Research

 
Peste des petits ruminants cases in Nigeria: A 10-year retrospective study from 2015 to 2024  
Deborah A. Adetunji, Oluwaseun A. Ogundijo, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha, Habiba Momoh, John O. Emethilue, Oluwakemi A. Osunderu, Veronica E. Adetunji, Emmanuel J. Awosanya
21 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
18 November 2025

Research Communication

 
Molecular investigation of Neospora caninum in cattle in the Khomas region of Namibia  
Alaster Samkange, Simbarashe Chitanga, Pricilla Mbiri, Ophelia C. Matomola, Luis Neves, Paul T. Matjila
14 November 2025

Original Research

 
Multiplex PCR for differentiating Ornithodoros tick vectors in South Africa: Proof of concept  
Susan West, Juanita van Emmenes, Carin Boshoff
27 October 2025

Original Research

 
Seropositivity and diagnostic challenges of bovine brucellosis in Limpopo and Free State (2013–2022)  
Emmanuel Seakamela, Itumeleng Matle, Sunday Ochai, Henriette van Heerden
24 October 2025

Original Research

 
Resistance, virulence and genetic diversity of Salmonella Typhimurium in South Africa (1999–2021)  
Nkagiseng Moatshe, Emmanuel Seakamela, Khanyisile R. Mbatha, Linda A. Bester, Nombasa Ntushelo, Itumeleng Matle
06 October 2025

Original Research

 
Comparing the toxicity of selected plant extract anthelmintics to levamisole hydrochloride and piperazine citrate in chickens  
John Kateregga, Agnes Sarah Nalule, Patrick Vudriko, Savino Biryomumaisho, James Okwee-Acai
10 September 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 91, No 1 & 2 (2024)  
Editorial Office
31 July 2025

Research Communication

 
Incidents of high tick load in injured cheetahs after reintroduction into a tropical ecosystem  
Tamar A. Kendon, Carlos L. Pereira, Hugo Pereira, Kelsey Brown, David Gaynor, Willem D. Briers-Louw
23 April 2025
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Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 92 Reviewers!

 
We extend a huge thank you to all the reviewers who lent their time and expertise to Volume 92 of OJVR. Your feedback has been crucial to our mission of publishing high-quality research. We couldn’t have done it without you! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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