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.


Quick links:

 LATEST ARTICLES

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

Original Research

 
Investigating methylparaben’s oxidative stress effects on rainbow trout blood, liver, and kidney toxicity  
Mert Calisir, Gokhan Nur, Emrah Caylak
07 March 2025

Original Research

 
Spatiotemporal analysis of African swine fever in wild boar in Serbia from 2020 to 2024  
Dimitrije Glišić, Sofija Šolaja, Ljubisa Veljović, Jelena Maksimović-Zorić, Vesna Milićević
28 February 2025

Original Research

 
Are there benefits of culture-based detection of Mycobacterium avium spp paratuberculosis over histopathology?  
Motlatso T. Hlokwe, Nomawethu S. Masina, Boitumelo Letsoko, Sewellyn C. Davey, Anita L. Michel
11 February 2025

Original Research

 
A potential antifungal bioproduct for Microsporum canis: Bee venom  
Armağan E. Ütük, Tülin Güven Gökmen, Hatice Yazgan, Funda Eşki, Nevin Turut, Şifa Karahan, İbrahim Kıvrak, Sedat Sevin, Osman Sezer
17 December 2024
More Latest Articles...
FAST FACTS 2018- STATISTICS (UPDATED DAILY)
159 PUBLISHED
CONTENT
5361 CROSSREF
CITATIONS
2300454 TOTAL
DOWNLOADS
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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

Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

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

Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights

 
Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding.  
Posted: 2024-05-16 More...
More Announcements...