Reviewer Acknowledgement

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The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research recognises the value and importance of the peer reviewer 
in the overall publication process – not only in shaping the individual manuscript, but also in shaping the 
credibility and reputation of our journal. 

We are committed to the timely publication of all original, innovative contributions submitted for 
publication. As such, the identification and selection of reviewers who have expertise and interest in the 
topics appropriate to each manuscript are essential elements in ensuring a timely, productive peer review 
process. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all reviewers who participated in shaping this volume of the 
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research:

Akinbowale Jenkins
Ali Halajian
Anita Michel
Anna-Mari Bosman
Annemarie Labuscagne
Annemariè Avenant-Oldewage
Armanda Bastos
Arthur Spickett
Barend Mans
Brett Archer
Celia Abolnik
Christo Botha
Claude Sabeta
Courtney Cook
David Vaughan
David Huchzermeyer
Davies Pfukenyi
Denise Lloyd
Dionne Crafford
Dirk Lourens
Eltayab Abuelzein
Epaphras Muse
Estelle Venter
Evelyn Madoroba
Fabrizio De Massis
Flip van Schalkwyk
Francois Malan
Goran Bilkei
Gavin Thomson
Geoffrey Fosgate
Gerhard Harmse
Gift Matope
Hein Nel
Inge-Marie Petzer

In an effort to facilitate the 
selection of appropriate 
peer reviewers for the 
Onderstepoort Journal of 
Veterinary Research, we ask 
that you take a moment 
to update your electronic 
portfolio on http://www.
ojvr.org for our files, 
allowing us better access 
to your areas of interest 
and expertise, in order 
to match reviewers with 
submitted manuscripts.

If you would like to 
become a reviewer, please 
visit the journal website 
and register as a reviewer.

To access your details on 
the website, you will need 
to follow these steps: 

1.  Log into the online 
journal at http://www.
ojvr.org
 
2.  In your ‘user home’ 
[http://www.ojvr.org/
index.php/ojvr/user] 
select ‘edit my profile’ 
under the heading ‘my 
account’ and insert all 
relevant details, bio 
statement and reviewing 
interest. 

3.  It is good practice as a 
reviewer to update your 
personal details regularly 
to ensure contact with 
you throughout your 
professional term 
as reviewer to the 
Onderstepoort Journal of 
Veterinary Research. 

Please do not hesitate to 
contact me if you require 
assistance in performing 
this task.

Jana Venter
submissions@ojvr.org
Tel: +27 (0)21 975 2602
Fax: +27 (0)21 975 4635 

Journal of Veterinary Research
ONDERSTEPOORT

Jacoba Wessels
Jacqueline Weyer
Jim McLachlan
Joanne Karzis
Johan Steyl
Kerstin Junker
Kgomotso Sibeko
Louwna Fourie
Lucia Lange
Lyndy McGaw
Marthie Ehlers
Maryke Henton
Melvyn Quan
Moritz Jansen van Vuuren
Motlatso Hlokwe
Neelima Gupta
Neil Fourie
Nicolaas Pienaar
Paul van Helden
Pierre Dorny
Piet King
Richard Kock
Roy Meintjes
Shahn Bisschop
Sunelle Strydom
Tanguy Marcotty
Tom Aire
Tony Shakespeare
Tshepo Matjila
Vanessa Steenkamp
Vinny Naidoo
Weicheng Bei
Wilmien Luus-Powell

We appreciate the time taken to perform your review successfully.