Whether you’re curling up indoors or hitting the water in the sunshine, we hope you have fun and stay safe this holiday season. See you next year! Sarah, Jo and Andrew x 📷 nattanartp, Envato

A new #OpenAccess article in the NZVJ details an outbreak of post-parturient infectious pustular vulvovaginitis in a New Zealand dairy herd. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 bilanol, Envato

A new #OpenAccess article in the NZVJ provides blood test reference ranges for young kiwi to help veterinarians assess and treat these precious taonga. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 Bev Wilkinson, Save the Kiwi

A survey of NZ pet owners’ opinions about free-roaming cats highlights the need for education & targeted policy to raise awareness of social/environmental issues and promote responsible cat ownership. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 vozdvikhenskayadina, envato.com

Trialling a new noise-reducing restraint box in Australian abattoirs reduced the need for handling interventions, leading to better welfare for the cows and reduced stress for workers. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 Keshavarzi et al. 2025

A new study in the NZVJ tests whether delta-toxin from the canine skin bacterium Staphylococcus pseudintermedius can cause eczema in dogs by damaging mast cells. doi.org/10.1080/0048... (free to read until 31 Jan 2026) @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 akportfolio24, envato.com

Synchronising the fertility of dairy cows by using hormones is common in NZ, but are dairy farmers and veterinarians on the same page in terms of its use and cost-effectiveness? doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 YuriArcursPeopleimages, envato.com

Here is the article line up ↓ of the January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... Loads of new #OpenAccess and free-to-read content. @tandfresearch.bsky.social

The January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features 9 new articles on cows, cats, dogs, and kiwi, and our policy on using gen AI in writing articles. www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

Fantastic news that CAUL and @tandfresearch.bsky.social will continue to work together in 2026 to fund #OpenAccess publishing for participating NZ and Australian universities in journals published by T&F (like the NZVJ!). caul.edu.au/caul-announc...

A recent study in the NZVJ finds that NZ has comparatively low levels of #AntimicrobialResistance in bacteria from canine and feline urinary tract samples. AMR is however increasing in some commonly found bacterial species. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 RossHelen, envato.com

Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.

What, you might ask, are the NZVJ's policies and advice on using gen AI in researching and writing articles? Great question. We've written an editorial to address the issue. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📸Elmedoks (Envato)

We're a small, friendly team at the NZVJ. If your research is good science and within our scope (link in comments), we'll happily take the time to work with you on the language. Nothing gives us the warm fuzzies like seeing a new submission from a team of EAL authors we've worked with before!

How is a cohort study different to a cross-sectional study or a case-control study? This recent article in JAVMA @avmajavma.bsky.social is a great primer on how to accurately describe your medical records-based study, with examples of each type. doi.org/10.2460/javm...

A case of cutaneous melanocytoma in a 2-year-old Friesian bull. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 Tina Quillen, Envato

Academic publishing can be a confusing process when you're new to it. If you'd like to learn more, check out Taylor & Francis's webinar next week, with a focus on Open Access publishing.

A new survey-based study published in the NZVJ found that NZ-trained veterinarians and those with < 20 years experience were less likely to discuss and offer chemotherapy for their small animal patients. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 AFGreen, Envato

A new #OpenAccess study in the NZVJ looked at the different types and prevalences of tail damage in three cohorts of NZ cattle. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 YuriArcursPeopleimages, Envato

A new study in the NZVJ finds that NZ has comparatively low levels of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from canine and feline urinary tract samples. AMR is, however, increasing in some commonly found bacterial species. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 RossHelen, Envato

Here is the article line up ↓ of the November 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... We’ve got native birds, lots of studies about cats and dogs, and tail damage in cows in NZ. @tandfresearch.bsky.social

The November 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features 8 new articles on cats, dogs, cows, NZ native birds, and more. www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

It's #PeerReviewWeek! Like Mother's Day for reviewers. We'd love to take all of our wonderful reviewers out for Sunday lunch but hopefully they'll accept a big THANK YOU instead. Here's where the NZVJ's reviewers over the past 12 months have come from ⬇️ How many can you guess?

Out of sight, out of mind? We might not send many animals to the final frontier, but that doesn't make their welfare less important than animals on Earth.

A new #OpenAccess report in NZVJ describes cases of unexplained seasonal corneal oedema in sheep and goats in NZ. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 J. Schiemann, Unsplash

A new #OpenAccess report in the NZVJ describes two separate clusters of disease in native and exotic birds in a New Zealand zoo caused by one genotype of Chlamydia psittaci. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 You Le, Unsplash

An #OpenAccess study in the latest issue of the NZVJ provides the first estimates of prevalence and incidence of intramammary infection in seasonal calving, pasture-based dairy cows. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 CallyL, Pixabay

Could the poisons we use to control unwanted pests also be harmful to our endangered native species? A new #OpenAccess case report in the NZVJ looks at suspected brodifacoum poisoning in tuatara. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Mehta et al. (2025)

Another dive into the archives for #InternationalCatDay! An #OpenAccess study in NZVJ investigates cardiac disease in cats in NZ and finds that the prognosis for affected cats may not be as bleak as previously thought. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Thomas de Fretes

It’s #InternationalCatDay! This recent review in NZVJ tackles feline idiopathic cystitis, a condition both painful for cats and frustrating for vets. The review looks at evidence for and against common treatments. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 Pedro Miguel Aires

A new #OpenAccess study in the NZVJ investigates whether adjusting the values of an ELISA for Neospora caninum to account for maternal antibodies in young calves can help lower seroprevalence in a herd. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Jeff Juit, Pixabay

A new #OpenAccess review in the NZVJ introduces veterinarians to three ways they can improve their interpretation of clinical pathology results. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Gregg Chi, Pixabay

Here is the article line up ↓ of the September 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... We’ve got native species, small ruminants, 3D printing, and how to interpret your clinical pathology results better. @tandfresearch.bsky.social

The September 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features 8 new articles on tuatara, dogs, cows, birds, small ruminants and more. www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

A new #OpenAccess study in NZVJ investigates whether herd-level lameness prevalence can be estimated by sampling the first, middle or last 100 cows in the milking order. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 CallyL, Pixabay

Kiwis love their pet cats, but how are our cat and kitten rescue organisations set up and resourced to manage surrendered, abandoned and stray felines? A new #OpenAccess study in the NZVJ investigates. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess 📷 Subhadip Khanjilal

The dairy sheep industry is fairly young in New Zealand. A new #OpenAccess study in the NZVJ provides baseline data on teat and udder morphology and pathology in NZ’s dairy ewe flocks. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Hadrian Weatherall

The battle of the birds is BACK! 🐦✨  Bird of the Year returns this September.  🗓️ Voting will open Monday 15 September  🗓️ Voting will close Sunday 28 September  You can sign up now to become a campaign manager. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xjbevgkqfr

Congratulations to Emma Cuttance and colleagues, winners of the 2024 ANZCVS award for best article in the NZVJ, for their paper 'The prevalence of damaged tails in New Zealand dairy cattle'. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social #OpenAccess

Veterinarians see lots of cats with feline idiopathic cystitis. But what really helps manage this frustrating, painful condition? A new review in NZVJ looks at the evidence and finds little to recommend most common treatments. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Pedro Miguel Aires

A new case series in the NZVJ reports investigations of post-vaccinal canine distemper associated with the Rockborn-like strain in 9 puppies in NZ. NB: The risk of CD is extremely small, and it is important that dogs continue to be vaccinated. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

Congratulations to Emeritus Prof. Joe Mayhew, who was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours! A very well deserved recognition of decades of service to the equine veterinary profession. Joe has been a valued member of the NZVJ Editorial Board since 2012.

Here is the article line up ↓ of the July 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... We’ve got editorials, a review, research articles and clinical studies. @tandfresearch.bsky.social

The July 2025 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features articles on dairy sheep, cows, dogs, cats, and avian influenza, with several #OpenAccess articles. www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

Fun fact for #WorldBeeDay: ‘dumbledore’ is an old British word for a bumblebee. Here at NZVJ we think the most magical thing about these wizards of pollination is how those little wings ever get them off the ground! @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 NIL-Foto, Unsplash (NZVJ edits)

This is a great article and it really resonates with what the NZVJ strives for. Our editorial reports are known for being thorough and sometimes LOOOONG, because we want to help our authors and readers by publishing articles that are complete, accurate and trustworthy.

We're down to 242 #kakapo in the world after the recent death of Aria, a young female on Whenua Hou. Her activity dropped and we found her dead soon after, cause of death unknown. The population will likely drop further before a big bump next year. #conservation #parrots #birds 📸: Maddy Whittaker

With bird flu spreading around the globe, this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay seems a good time to look at the biology and epidemiology of the virus. Veterinary virologist Magda Dunowska is here to help: doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Nick Fewings

Veterinarians work hard for their patients, and often take home emotional burdens from their jobs. This #WorldVeterinaryDay, here’s an article from the NZVJ archives on how to thrive in the profession with your wellbeing intact. doi.org/10.1080/0048... @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Meera Pankhania

It’s #WorldPenguinDay, and boy have penguins been in the news lately! But tariffs aren’t the only danger they face: from the NZVJ archives, a team of researchers study fungal pathogens in penguins and seals. doi.org/10.1080/0048... (free to read until 31 May) @tandfresearch.bsky.social 📷 Waagefr