Instructions for Authors

Note: Below is a list of manuscript formatting guidelines applicable for all article types. For additional instructions specific to each article type, please check the categories under Peer-reviewed Article Categories and Guidelines.

General instructions

• All manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word files, except for figures, which should be submitted as JPEG or TIFF files only.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font and double-spacing for all text, with these exceptions:
  • Use Arial font for the article title and author names on the title page; and for main (level-1) section headings in the article (e.g., Abstract, Introduction, Acknowledgments, References).
  • Large tables may use 10- or 11-point (minimum) Times New Roman font.
• Number pages consecutively, beginning with the title page, in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Number lines continuously.
• Left-justify text and include 2.5-cm (1-in) margins (minimum).
• For numbers less than 10 in the text, use Arabic numerals (except at the start of a sentence).
• Begin each section on a separate page. For example, for a Scientific Article: title page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, tables, figure legend(s).
• Common drugs and materials need no explanation; for uncommon products and any product for which the brand name is used, note the manufacturer, city, province/state, and country (geographical information is needed only on first use). For example, “…Ethilon (Ethicon, Raritan, New Jersey, USA).”
• Spell English words according to Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.
• Spell medical terms according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary.

Title page

• Title: Should be concise, informative, easy to read, and without abbreviations. Title should not exceed 15 words.
• Author names: List full first name, initial(s), and last name of each author. Do not list credentials (degrees, board certifications, etc.).
• Author affiliations: List name and address of each department and institution or practice to which the work should be attributed. Follow each affiliation with the relevant author surname(s) in brackets. Include department, institution, city, province/state, country (if outside Canada). For example, “Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 (Smith, Jones).”
• Corresponding author: State the name and email address. For example, “Address all correspondence to John Smith; email: johnsmith@university.org.”
• Optional: List source(s) of support in the form of grants, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Key words should be in descending order of importance and complementary to the title (as both fields are typically used for online searches). Maximum of 5 key-word items (an item may be more than 1 word; e.g., One Health).

Nomenclature of pathogens

Refer to VIRUS Taxonomy: International Committee on Taxonomy of viruses 2023 release taxonomy (ICTV) https://ictv.global/taxonomy;

Prokaryotic Nomenclature Up-to-Date: https://www.gbif.org/dataset/52a423d2-0486-4e77-bcee-6350d708d6ff;

Parasites: CDC DPDx: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/az.html;

and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants: https://www.iapt-taxon.org/nomen/main.php#:~:text=The%20International%20Code%20of%20Nomenclature,chytrids%2C%20oomycetes%2C%20slime%20moulds%2C.

Units of measurement, abbreviations, symbols

• Use Système International (SI) measurements throughout the manuscript.
• Avoid abbreviations in titles, abstracts, and at the beginning of a sentence.
• When using an abbreviation, spell out the full term the first time it is used, unless it is a standard unit of measurement. Refer to The CVJ Style and Abbreviations Guide.
• Consult the following references for correct abbreviations and symbols:
  • Huth EJ. Medical Style and Format: An International Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: ISI Press, 1986.
  • Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary. 5th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders, 2021.
  • International Organization for Standardization. ISO Standards Handbook 3. Statistical Methods. 3rd ed. Geneva, Switzerland: International Standards Organization,1989.
  • Petrie A, Watson P. Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science. 3rd ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2013.
  • Council of Science Editors. Scientific Style and Format. The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. 8th ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2014.

Tables

• All tables must be placed at the end of the main article file, after the References list.
• Each table should appear on a separate page, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font at minimum 10-point size. Note that each table should fit entirely within the width of a single page with portrait or landscape orientation (8.5” x 11” page; 1” margins). Minimize repetition (for example, indicate percentage symbols or units of measure in the column heading rather than repeating them with all values in the column). If necessary, put the measure of variation (e.g., SD or CI) on a new line under the mean.
• Tables should be created using the “Table” function of Microsoft Word and should be submitted as editable items. Do NOT submit tables in the form of images. Use only essential horizontal lines and omit internal horizontal and vertical lines.
• Each table should have an appropriate title. The table title should be a brief summary of table contents, not a list of each end point. Each column within the table should have an appropriate (short/abbreviated) heading.
• Define statistical measures of variation such as standard deviation (SD) and standard error of the mean (SEM).
• In general, present end points as rows and groups as columns, with the control group in the first column.
• Immediately below the table, include the following footnotes (as relevant):
  • An alphabetized list of all nonstandard abbreviations appearing in the table (including any already defined in the main text).
  • Explanations for any footnote symbols appearing in the table (superscript letters: a, b, c, etc.)
  • Any other notes or explanations not linked to footnote symbols in the table.
• Cite each table in consecutive order in the text, using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, …).

CVJ Table Example 1 CVJ Table Example 2

Figures

• All figures MUST be provided as separate JPEG or TIFF files only. Each image must be at least 3.5” wide at a resolution of 300 dpi (or 7.5” wide at a resolution of 300 dpi, for 2-column figures).
• For figures with multiple panels, each panel must be clearly labeled using an uppercase letter; e.g., A, B, C (do NOT use punctuation or parenthesis with panel labels). The panels may be arranged into a single image. Alternatively, each panel may be provided as a single TIFF/JPEG file, with the panel in each file labeled as appropriate.
• All photomicrograph images must be submitted in color. For photomicrographs and electron micrographs, either include a scale bar on the image and indicate the length of the bar on the image or in the caption or note the magnification in the caption. Identify the stain(s) used. For example, “Stain: hematoxylin and eosin; magnification: 100×.” Symbols, arrows, or letters used in photomicrographs must be in contrast with the background.
• For graphs, usually only include a left (Y) and a bottom (X) axis. Lines used in a line graph or drawing must be thicker than “hairline;” they must be at least 0.03 cm (0.01 in) wide. Use different lines or symbols to differentiate groups, but not both. Data lines should be thicker than axis lines (to draw attention to the data). Avoid gridlines where possible.
• Keep letters, numbers, and symbols clear and even throughout, and large enough to be legible when reduced for publication.
• Figures should not be downloaded from the Internet, as they do not have sufficient resolution.
• Each figure must have a caption that includes:
  • A title.
  • An alphabetized list of all nonstandard abbreviations appearing in the figure (including any already defined in the main text).
  • Any notes or explanations (if relevant). The caption should be a summary of the figure contents, not a list of all end points in the figure.
• All figure captions must be included at the end of the main article file, following the References list and any tables.
• Cite each figure in the text in consecutive order, using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, …).

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Guidelines for authorship

All persons designated as authors should qualify for authorship, and all those who qualify should be listed. Each author should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content. One or more authors should take responsibility for the integrity of the work, from inception to published article.

Authorship credit should be based on:

1. substantial contributions to conception and design, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data;
2. drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and
3. final approval of the version to be published.

Conditions 1, 2, and 3 must all be met. Acquisition of funding, acquisition of data, or general supervision of the research group, by themselves, do not justify authorship. Naming of individual members of a working group, study group, or class as authors will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Guidelines for acknowledgments

Include persons who have made substantive contributions to the study but do not qualify for authorship, and persons who have contributed their skills (editorial, linguistic, graphic, photographic) to preparation of the paper. Do not include recognition of clerical assistance.

References

General guidelines

• Number references consecutively as they appear in the text and list them in the same numerical order in the References list.
• Verify that all references presented in the References list are cited in the text, and vice versa.
• We recommend citing the most recent full-length publication of a work in a peer-reviewed journal. Avoid citing abstracts, non-reviewed meeting proceedings, and student theses. If an abstract must be cited as the only source of a work, it must be appropriately identified in the References list ("Abstract” after the page number).
• Do not present unpublished data or personal communications as cited references. If they are essential, identify them in parenthesis in the text, including the source’s full name and institution, as well as year of acquisition. For example, “(John Smith, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario; personal communication, 2023).”

In-text citation guidelines

• Number in-text citations using Arabic numerals in parenthesis; e.g., (1) or (5-8) or (1,6,11-15,17). Do not use spaces between citations.
• When adding a citation at the end of a sentence, place it before the punctuation.
• Do not use superscripted, italic, or bold font.

References list guidelines

• For articles with 6 or fewer authors, list all authors. For articles with more than 6 authors, list only the first 3 authors, followed by “, et al.”
• Abbreviate journal names according to the style of List of Journals Indexed in Medline (Index Medicus). Do not use italic font for journal names.
• Do not abbreviate journal names that are only one word or not in English.
• Include journal volume numbers but NOT issue numbers for journal articles.
• Use complete page numbers; e.g., 553-557, not 553-7.
• If a reference is published online only, provide the DOI or URL and the “Last accessed” date.

NOTE: If your article is written in French, please use the reference style and format outlined in the French Instructions for Authors.

Reference list examples

Standard journal article (6 or fewer authors)
1. Marley LK, Soffler C, Hackett ES. Clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatments, and outcomes associated with ingested wires in the abdomen of horses: 16 cases (2002-2013). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2018;253:781–787.
2. Leger D, Bater S, Paulin MV, Linn K, Taylor S, Shelton GD. Presumptive motor neuron degeneration in an adult cat. Can Vet J 2024;65:1034–1040.

Standard journal article (more than 6 authors)
3. Fontes GS, Bourne KL, Bracha, et al. Development of non-pulmonary soft-tissue metastasis is not a poor prognostic indicator in dogs with metastatic appendicular osteosarcoma. Can Vet J 2024;65:1061–1070.

Standard journal article (in press)
4. Watson K, Mardhekar NM, Pandey U, et al. Veterinary students’ perceptions toward telehealth services delivery knowledge in curricula and future practice: A cross-sectional study. Am J Vet Res 2024; doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.02.0032. Online ahead of print.

Standard journal article (unpublished; posted on a preprint server)
5. Maire U, Genton M, Vitte-Rossignol A. Management of an iatrogenic cecal perforation after abdominal drain placement on a horse. Authorea 2023, January 20; doi: 10.22541/au.167425253.34506271/v1. Preprint.

Book
6. Silverstein D, Hopper K. Small Animal Critical Care Medicine. 3rd ed. Toronto, Ontario: Elsevier Canada, 2022:789–795.

Book (editor, compiler, or chairman as author)
7. Constable PD, Hinchcliff KW, Done SH, Grünberg W, eds. Veterinary Medicine. 11th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier, 2017:36–42.

Book chapter (in a work with a separate editor or compiler)
8. Coles TB, Lynn RC. Antiparasitic drugs. In: Bowman DD, ed. Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders, 2014:264–325.

Dissertation or thesis
9. Leeper BJ. Evaluation of current methods of soft tissue removal from bone [PhD dissertation]. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: University of Pittsburgh, 2015.

Dissertation or thesis (freely available online)
10. McDonald Kinkaid HY. Species-level determinants of stereotypic behaviour, reproductive success, and lifespan in captive parrots (Psittaciformes) [PhD dissertation]. 2015. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/dd812b4c-3805-4f5c-9604-593e588b6e79. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Conference proceeding (published)
11. Shokrian M, Kelley D, Nam JH. Advective mass transport along the cochlear coil. AIP Conf Proc 2024;3062:020004.

Conference proceeding (freely available online)
12. Fischetti A. Basic radiology of the thorax. Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 25-27, 2025. Conference Proceedings available from: http://apvc.ca/notes/. Last accessed July 15, 2025.

Article on the Internet
13. Silver S. Canadian fisheries: Access and benefits at risk of slipping away? The Hill Times 2021, August 3. Available from: https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2021/08/03/canadian-fisheries-access-and-benefits-at-risk-of-slipping-away/269346/. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Document on the Internet (freely available for download, e.g., PDF file)
14. WHO. The Control of Neglected Zoonotic Diseases: A Route to Poverty Alleviation – Report of a Joint WHO/DFID-AHP Meeting with the Participation of FAO and OIE. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 2006. Available from: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/43485/9789241594301_eng.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Internet website
15. Canadian Veterinary Medical Association [Internet]. Position Statements: Telemedicine [updated August 6, 2021]. Available from: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/policy-and-outreach/position-statements/statements/telemedicine/. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Internet website (homepage)
16. canadianveterinarians.net [homepage on the Internet]. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; c2024. Available from: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Database on the Internet
17. Directory of Open Access Journals [database on the Internet]. Roskilde, Denmark: The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ); c2024. Available from: https://www.doaj.org/. Last accessed October 9, 2024.

Software on the Internet
18. Hayes B, Tesar B, Zurow K. OTSoft: Optimality Theory Software. Version 2.5 [software]. 2021, April 11. Available from: https://linguistics.ucla.edu/people/hayes/otsoft/. Last accessed December 11, 2024.

CD-ROM
19. Tams T. Upper GI Endoscopy [CD-ROM]. Guelph, Ontario: Lifelearn, 2000.

Criteria for acceptance of articles include both significance to our readers and quality of the research or case report. Manuscripts are reviewed for possible publication by at least 2 peer reviewers, with the understanding that they are being submitted to only 1 journal at a time and have not been published, self-archived as a preprint, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. This does not preclude consideration of a manuscript that has been rejected by another journal or of a complete report that follows publication of preliminary findings elsewhere, usually in the form of an abstract and generally not exceeding 300 words.

Scientific Articles

Original study

This includes reports on significant new investigations or observations, with appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis, especially those with application to veterinary practice in Canada.

Retrospective study

This type of article provides a critical review of case records, with statistical analyses where appropriate, that will contribute substantial new information to the veterinary literature.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 300 words or less.
Body text word count: 4000 words or less (Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion).
References: 50 or less (75 or less if a Scoping or Systematic review).
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 6 figures and/or tables combined (place additional figures or tables in Supplementary Materials).
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 25 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Scoping reviews

Scoping reviews are used to synthesize information and assess the scope of available literature on a specific topic. Scoping reviews should follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Submissions should include a copy of the PRISMA-ScR checklist document.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 300 words or less.
Body text word count: 5000 words or less.
References: 75 or less.
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 7 figures and/or tables combined (place additional figures or tables in Supplementary Materials).
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 35 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Systematic reviews

Systematic reviews (or Meta-analyses) are synthesized results concluded by combining and analyzing data from multiple sources conducted on similar research topics. Systematic reviews should follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and all submissions should include a copy of the PRISMA checklist document.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 300 words or less.
Body text word count: 5000 words or less.
References: 75 or less.
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 7 figures and/or tables combined (place additional figures or tables in Supplementary Materials).
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 35 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Article structure

Abstract

• Submit a structured Abstract with the following headings: Objective, Animals and procedure, Results, Conclusion and clinical relevance.

Main body text

Introduction

• Clearly state the purpose and rationale for the study.
• Do not review the subject extensively.
• Do not include data or conclusions from the work being reported.
• Generally, end this section with an objective and/or hypothesis.

Materials and methods

• Describe the materials and methods used, so that the research can be repeated.
• Identify equipment and pharmaceuticals with the manufacturer’s or supplier’s name, city, province/state, country.
• Common drugs need no explanation; for uncommon drugs, describe the manufacturer, city, province/state, and country (geographical information is needed only on first use).
• Describe statistical methods with enough detail to enable a knowledgeable reader with access to the original data to verify the reported results.
• Present findings with appropriate indicators of measurement error or uncertainty (e.g., confidence intervals).

Results

• Present results in a logical sequence in the text, tables, and illustrations.
• The text should highlight, but not repeat in detail, data presented in figures or tables.

Discussion

• Do not repeat your results.
• Discuss your findings, their limitations, and your conclusions in relation to the literature.

Acknowledgment(s)

• See Guidelines for Acknowledgments.

References

• Visit the Reference List Guidelines for information and examples of in-text citations and references.

Template

• Please use the attached Microsoft Word template to write and format your Scientific Article.

Scientific Articles Template

Case Reports

Case reports are expected to highlight challenges in diagnosis and/or management. The goal is to present readers with cases from which they can learn. Diagnostic test results must confirm the diagnosis and the therapy and handling of the affected animals be sanctionable by national animal care codes. These reports deal with 1 or more cases that concern a new or rare condition, or a unique combination of features that either will contribute substantial new information to the scientific/veterinary literature or will advance a testable hypothesis.

Articles should not be combined with a review of the literature.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 250 words or less.
Body text word count: 3000 words or less (introduction, Case description, and Discussion).
References: 35 or less.
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 5 figures and/or tables combined (place additional figures or tables in Supplementary Materials).
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 20 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Article structure

Abstract

• Submit an unstructured Abstract: Single paragraph without headings.

Key clinical message: Include a key clinical message following the Abstract. Provide 1 or 2 sentences that highlight the major point(s) readers are expected to learn from the report.

Main body text

Introduction

• Do not include a heading. Explain the background of the case. Include a short summary of the existing literature relevant to the case.

Case description

• Give a clear description of the animal’s relevant demographic.
• Include the animal’s medical history, signs, and symptoms.
• Include relevant treatment or inventions for the case.
• Clearly state the outcomes, including any adverse events.

Discussion

• Include a brief description of the existing literature relevant to the case and its outcomes.
• Clearly state the main conclusions and include an explanation on how the outcomes of this case make an important contribution to the field.

Acknowledgment(s)

• See Guidelines for Acknowledgments.

References

• Visit the Reference List Guidelines for information and examples of in-text citations and references.

Template

• Please use the attached Microsoft Word template to write and format your Case Report.

Case Reports Template

Brief Communications

These are short research papers that report preliminary or pilot studies or a brief investigation.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 200 words or less.
Body text word count: 2000 words or less (no headings in main body).
References: 20 or less.
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 2 figures and/or tables combined.
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 15 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Article structure

Abstract

• Submit a structured Abstract with the following headings: Objective, Animals and procedure, Results, Conclusion and clinical relevance.

Main body text

• Include no headings in the main body.
• Provide a short summary of existing literature relevant to the topic of the study.
• Brief communications can include preliminary or pilot studies but should report original research or clinical investigations that are not previously published.
• Clearly outline the conclusions of the study.
• Explain the relevance of the results and observations of the study and how they contribute to the existing literature.

Acknowledgment(s)

• See Guidelines for Acknowledgments.

References

• Visit the Reference List Guidelines for information and examples of in-text citations and references.

Template

• Please use the attached Microsoft Word template to write and format your Brief Communication.

Brief Communications Template

Review Articles

Classical (narrative) reviews may be invited or submitted following approval of a request by an author. A review article should be comprehensive and critical or analytical, or tutorial, in nature, so that it will provide practitioners with reliable facts and conclusions without their having to search the literature for themselves, or inform researchers where a field stands and in which directions research should go. Unpublished data should not be included in a review paper. A review article that simply documents the published literature is of limited value. Note that scoping or systematic reviews will generally be considered Scientific Articles.

Length limits
Abstract word count: 300 words or less.
Body text word count: 5000 words or less.
References: 75 or less.
Figures and Tables count: Do not exceed 7 figures and/or tables combined (place additional figures or tables in Supplementary Materials).
Word file page count: Entire article must not exceed 35 pages, double-spaced, including figure legends, tables, and references.

Article structure

Abstract

• Submit a structured Abstract with the following headings: Objective, Animals and procedure, Results, Conclusion and clinical relevance. (Headings can vary based on the type of review)

Main body text

• Text should be divided into introduction, main text, and conclusion.
• Keep the introduction brief and relevant to the topic of the review.
• Main text should cover recent insights and highlights of the subject area of the study.
• Articles should be based on peer-reviewed, published research.
• Reviews should highlight the strengths and weaknesses of published literature.
• Reviews should identify relevant gaps in the existing literature.
• Include a brief conclusion on how the review adds to the existing literature.

Template

• Please use the attached Microsoft Word template to write and format your Review Article.

Review Articles Template

These include regular columns written by features editors, as well as contributions such as Special Reports, Commentaries, Student Papers, and Letters to the Editor.

Special Reports are articles on any aspect of veterinary medicine, whereas Commentaries are opinions on any aspect of the veterinary profession. Unsolicited material will be considered. Consideration for publication as a Student Paper is limited to brief case reports that were written by veterinary students while they were attending a Canadian veterinary college.

• Special Reports, Commentaries, and Student Papers must not exceed 2000 words.
• Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words.

Non-peer-reviewed articles should generally be submitted via email to the Managing Editor (email: kgray@cvma-acmv.org).

• Viewpoints or feature articles on Animal Welfare should be submitted directly to the Animal Welfare Committee (email: mgroleau@cvma-acmv.org).
• Students interested in submitting a Student Paper for publication should consult with the Associate/Assistant Editor at their college.

This information will appear online on the CVMA website’s ‘Supplementary Materials’ page. Note that this information will not be published directly in the online journal. Authors should take care when preparing supplementary materials since, if the article is accepted, these materials will NOT be edited by The CVJ but will be made available, as provided, on the CVMA website.

Please refer to the below instructions to format your supplementary materials and provide them as a single PDF file (except for audio/video files).

• Authors may include supplementary materials in the form of additional text, tables, or figures (PDF file) or audio/video file(s) that support their article.
• To prepare supplementary text, tables, or figures, authors should combine all elements into a single PDF file for submission, with appendices, tables, and figures named to identify them as supplementary (e.g., Appendix 1, Table S1, Table S2, Figure S1, etc.).
  • In the case of supplementary references (if the number of citations in the main article text exceeds the journal limit), cite these in the main text as, e.g., (S1), (S2-S3), to identify them as supplementary and distinguish them from the regular reference citations. Include the Supplementary References list in the single PDF file for submission.
• Each audio/video file must be named to identify it as supplementary (e.g., Audio 1, Video 1, etc.), and each file must include a caption with a short title and description for the audio/video.
• Any references supporting content in a supplementary file should be presented within the caption/footnote of the relevant supplementary item in that file (i.e., not included in the References list from the main manuscript.).
• Authors must cite each supplementary item, in (numerical) sequence, at an appropriate location within the main text of the manuscript.
• The PDF file and any audio/video files must be uploaded at original submission and will undergo peer review along with the article. However, accuracy of the content, including referencing, is the responsibility of the author.

After a manuscript has been accepted, the Assistant Managing Editor will contact the corresponding author when it is time to review final proofs. Queries related to status of a manuscript should be sent to vmadaye@cvma-acmv.org. All published manuscripts will be indexed on PubMed Central.

Manuscripts are available to the author’s institution and to the public after an embargo period of 3 months following publication.

Authors will be charged according to the article category. Authors will be charged $400 CAD for non-members or $320 CAD for CVMA members for Brief Communications, and $500 CAD for non-members or $400 CAD for CVMA members for Scientific Articles, Case Reports, and unsolicited Review Articles. Payment information is due at the acceptance stage, the corresponding author will be provided with an invoice at this time. All invoices are in Canadian funds. Publishing of colour figures will be at the discretion of the Co-Editors-in-Chief. Significant changes at the PDF stage will result in additional charges, at the discretion of the Assistant Managing Editor.

Fast-tracking manuscripts

The CVJ offers a fast-track option for authors who would like their manuscript published in the next available issue. The cost for this accelerated process is $2000 CAD.

You will be leaving the CVMA website and directed to The Canadian Veterinary Journal's manuscript submission site.

Go to CVJ's Manuscript Submission Site

Step 1: Type, title, abstract
Enter the manuscript type, title, abstract.

Step 2: File upload
Upload the manuscript (Microsoft Word), figures (JPEG or TIFF format only), supplementary material. Copyright forms are available here. The corresponding author will sign the copyright agreement on behalf of all authors listed on the manuscript. Ensure that you use the Microsoft Word template provided in the instructions for individual article categories to write and format your article.

Step 3: Attributes
Enter your manuscript keywords; they should complement words in the title, to increase the probability of your article being located by a literature search.

Step 4: Authors and institutions
Enter each author’s details.

Step 5: Reviewers
Enter the names and email addresses of 5 suggested unbiased and expert reviewers (the Editor retains the right to make a final selection regarding reviewers). Every suggested reviewer should have an institutional email address. Authors should have no conflict of interest with any reviewer. No suggested reviewer should be a member of an author’s institution or someone with whom the authors have published or collaborated in the past 5 years.

Step 6: Details and comments
A) Include a cover letter that contains author(s) contact information and states that the manuscript is original, unpublished work not under editorial consideration by another journal and has been seen and approved by all authors listed on the manuscript.

B) Complete required questions.

Step 7: Review and submit
Review each section and submit. For additional help on how to submit to ScholarOne, use the Author Support section.

Other documents that can be uploaded for submission include:

• Written permission for inclusion of previously published work — either text or figures/tables, if applicable.
• A signed letter from any contributor to the study/article who is being acknowledged (see guidelines for acknowledgments), stating that they have read the manuscript and are comfortable with the acknowledgment as written.