The Tanzania Veterinary Journal (The Tropical Veterinarian) is a biannual Journal, which publishes original contribution to knowledge on Veterinary Science, Animal Science and Production, and allied sciences including new techniques and developments in Veterinary Medicine. The target readers of the Journal are the Research Workers, Veterinary Clinicians, Animal Scientists, Field Officers, as well as Policy Makers. Papers are accepted on the understanding that their contents have not been published elsewhere and that they are subject to editorial revision.