About UKVet

History

UKVet was first published in 1995 to provide practical information to veterinary surgeons in a concise, easy-to-read format. All articles were selected for their relevance to general practice. From the start the journal was very well received by practitioners, and after two years, the journal was divided into separate Companion Animal and Livestock journals, allowing greater coverage of a variety of cases in detail.

UKVet Companion Animal has grown to become one of the best read subscription veterinary publications with around 60% of vets in practice in the UK currently subscribing. A wide range of peer-reviewed articles are featured in each issue including equine, small animal and exotic cases. The format of the articles varies from quick self assessments through to in-depth certificate level case studies. The surgery articles provide an excellent picture caption format carefully detailing every step of a surgical procedure.

UKVet Livestock is the only dedicated veterinary livestock journal that covers cattle, sheep and pigs in every issue. The material is presented at relevant times of the year for the condition featured whenever possible. There is always a great deal to interest livestock practitioners and those involved in the agricultural business.

Blackwell Publishing took a major shareholding in the publication in 2001, and continue the development of the journals with a team of veterinary advisors and staff based at the UKVet offices in Newbury.

Who are UKVet

UKVet is published by a small team from our offices near Newbury. We welcome all suggestions or comments from readers and subscribers. Bearing in mind our aim to provide high quality CPD to vets in practice, our editorial board features a mix of experts from veterinary schools and private practice. All the commissioning editors are working in general practice and so are able to ensure that our content remains relevant.

Audience

The main target audience for UKVet is the practising veterinary surgeon. However, the extremely practical nature of the journals make them ideal reading for a range of people:

• Practising veterinary surgeons
• Veterinary students at all stages of their courses
• Clinical staff at veterinary schools
• Trainee and qualified veterinary nurses, and student veterinary nurses on degree courses
• Agricultural students