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Veterinary Record Open
H-index 7

Veterinary Record Open

2399-2050

Published by: BMJ Publishing Group

https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20526113

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Animal Science and Veterinary 194 17 15 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 21
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 21
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.406
Impact Factor: 1.1

Top Publications

  • Accuracy of heart girth tapes in the estimation of weights of pre-weaned calves.

    Virginia Sherwin;Robert Hyde;Martin Green;John Remnant

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • A survey of biosecurity measures and serological status for bovine viral diarrhoea virus and bovine herpesvirus 1 on dairy cattle farms in north-west and north-east Spain

    Francisco J Villaamil;Ignacio Arnaiz;Alberto Allepuz;Miquel Molins

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Risk factors for digital dermatitis in free-stall-housed, Canadian dairy cattle.

    Ellen de Jong;Klaas Frankena;Karin Orsel

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • A retrospective review of small intestinal intussusception in 126 cattle in Switzerland

    (2023)
    7 Citations
  • The use of a whole inactivated PRRS virus vaccine administered in sows and impact on maternally derived immunity and timing of PRRS virus infection in piglets

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • End‐of‐life decision‐making of dairy cattle and calves: A survey of British farmers and veterinary surgeons

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Dexmedetomidine and ketamine simultaneous administration in tigers ( <i>Panthera tigris</i> ): pharmacokinetics and clinical effects

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Implementation of a targeted treatment strategy for the sustainable control of <i>Ascaridia galli</i> infections in laying hens

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Perspectives of on‐farm biosecurity and disease prevention among selected pig veterinarians and pig farmers in Sweden

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Restrictive but not restricted: Perspectives on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance among Swedish dairy veterinarians

    (2021)
    3 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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Furthermore, mental health support roles like those offered through top PMHNP programs (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) provide important training in psychological well-being that can indirectly enhance veterinary care by supporting animal owners’ mental health during challenging pet health issues.

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