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Veterinary Medicine and Science
ISSN 2053-1095 · Wiley-Blackwell · ENGLAND
Veterinary Medicine and Science: CAS Zone 3 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.04; fully open access; APC about USD 4,070; median 193 days to acceptance (135 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 53% (journal website); 571 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Veterinary Medicine and Science is published by Wiley-Blackwell and is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Veterinary Oncology Research, Animal Nutrition and Physiology and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, together about 23.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Veterinary Medicine and Science is a peer-reviewed journal for rapid dissemination of research in all areas of veterinary medicine and science. The journal aims to serve the research community by providing a vehicle for authors wishing to publish interesting and high quality work in both fundamental and clinical veterinary medicine and science. Veterinary Medicine and Science publishes original research articles, reviews, case reports, and opinion pieces, along with editorials and commentaries. Invited reviews are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief and do not incur an Article Publication Charge (APC). Review proposals should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief, Professor Gayle Hallowell (Gayle.D.Hallowell@nottingham.ac.uk) for consideration. Original research papers must report well-conducted research with conclusions supported by the data presented in the paper. We aim to be a truly global forum for high-quality research in veterinary medicine and science, and believe that the best research should be published and made widely accessible as quickly as possible. Veterinary Medicine and Science publishes papers submitted directly to the journal and those referred from a select group of prestigious journals published by Wiley. Veterinary Medicine and Science is a Wiley Open Access journal. For further information, please visit the Wiley Open Access website.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Veterinary-General Veterinary
Editor-in-chief Gayle HallowellPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 7%); most named United States 13, United Kingdom 11, Mainland China 3, Germany 3, Italy 2 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Veterinary Oncology ResearchMedicine9.2%
- Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.1%
- Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryVeterinary5.6%
- Reproductive Physiology in LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.5%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.1%
- Animal Virus Infections StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Vector-Borne Animal DiseasesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.2%
- Animal health and immunologyVeterinary3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceMEDLINEPMCCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.04LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.57LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.01LetPub ·
- h-index
- 47OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 599OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.24OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 539LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 546Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 968,943Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,808 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 479 | 479 | 123 |
| 2025 | 571 | 571 | 1,243 |
| 2024 | 397 | 397 | 1,874 |
| 2023 | 294 | 294 | 2,094 |
| 2022 | 351 | 351 | 3,618 |
| 2021 | 292 | 292 | 4,084 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
193 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 111 days – 269 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 18 days (135 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 221 days
- Sample
- 135 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,138 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 35 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 53%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 53%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 73 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 73 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 175 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 21 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 35 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Open peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 4,070 / GBP 2,370 / EUR 3,040 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 3,880 / EUR 2,900 / GBP 2,370 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 3,520 / GBP 2,150 / EUR 2,640 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- case reportWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…Length not stated
- case reportsCase Reports must report either a single or small number of cases describing a novel/unique presentationLength not stated
- commentariesCommentaries cover a variety of topics of current interest in the veterinary sciences. Commentaries are generally limited to 1,500 words.Length not stated
- commentaryWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- editorialWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- invited reviewsInvited Reviews are the same as regular Reviews but are solicited directly from authors by the Editor-in-Chief.Length not stated
- letter to the editorWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- letter to the editor articlesLetter to the Editor articles are welcomed and should not exceed 1,000 words.Length not stated
- meta-analysisWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…Length not stated
- opinionWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- opinion piecesOpinion Pieces provide a brief overview of a topical issue, a personal piece intended to prompt discussion and debate within the scientific community. Opinion P…Length not stated
- original articleWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- original articlesOriginal articles should contain reports of new research findings or conceptual analyses that make a significant contribution to knowledge. Original articles sh…Length not stated
- reviewWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- reviewsReviews should be critical reviews of the literature, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses and should not exceed 6,000 words, excluding references.Length not stated
- systematic reviewWhile submitting any of the below mentioned article types, please categorize your research under one of these sub categories and mention it in your title page (…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Peer review, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- Authorship Authorship
Please refer to the journal’s authorship policy in the Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations section for details on eligibility for author listing.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest Statement
You will be asked to disclose conflicts of interest during the submission process. See the section ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations section for details on what to include in this section. Please ensure that you liaise with all co-authors to confirm agreement with the final statement. The Conflict of Interest statement should be included within the main te…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Availability
Veterinary Medicine and Science expects data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 5. EDITORIAL POLICIES AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Editorial Review and Acceptance The acceptance criteria for all papers is the quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are double-blind peer reviewed. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Wiley's policy on confide…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Transparent Peer Review
Double-blind peer review policy Model summary
Veterinary Medicine and Science is participating in a pilot on Peer Review Transparency. By submitting to this journal authors agree that the reviewer reports, their responses, and the editor’s decision letter will be linked from the published article to where they appear on Publons in the case that the article is accepted. Authors have the opportunity to opt out during submission, and reviewers c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints Policy
Preprints considered Model summary
Veterinary Medicine and Science will consider for review articles previously available as preprints. Authors are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. Authors may also post the final published version of the article immediately after publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
We require that clinical trials are prospectively registered in a publicly accessible database and clinical trial registration numbers should be included in all papers that report their results. Please include the name of the trial register and your clinical trial registration number at the end of your abstract. If your trial is not registered, or was registered retrospectively, please explain the…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2053-1095
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 5 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Veterinary Medicine and Science
What CAS zone is Veterinary Medicine and Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Veterinary Medicine and Science is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Veterinary Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Veterinary Medicine and Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.04; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 47.
How long does peer review take at Veterinary Medicine and Science?
Based on the dates recorded on 135 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 193 days (interquartile range 111–269 days); authors report an average review time of about 35 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 53% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Veterinary Medicine and Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Veterinary Medicine and Science based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), United Kingdom (11) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Veterinary Medicine and Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Veterinary Medicine and Science is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, MEDLINE, PMC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Veterinary Medicine and Science open access, and what is the APC?
Veterinary Medicine and Science is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 4,070.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .