Impact Factor
2.87
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.52
382 total citations
h5-index
21
h5 depth signal
Cited share
60.7%
170 of 280
Total citations
382
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.28
External metric anchor
Self-citation
18.6%
71 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,014
United Kingdom
263
Canada
161
Switzerland
81
Italy
70
Citing Fields of Research
Veterinary Medicine
1,387
Abdominal Surgery
495
Musculoskeletal Disorders
396
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
72
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
66
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,579
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
280
170 cited publications
Last 12 months
137
11.4 publications/month
Open access share
52.6%
72 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,014 citing publications
Leading citing field
Veterinary Medicine
1,387 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v16n1, 1987-
v16n1, 1987-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Veterinary Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Contributor
European College of Veterinary Surgeons
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Veterinary Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Veterinary Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70165
Open DOI
Outcome following lag screw fixation of non‐ C3 carpal slab fractures in horses
Objective: To describe clinical features and short‐ and long‐term outcomes of horses treated with lag screw fixation of slab fractures of the radial carpal (Cr), intermediate carpal (Ci), ulnar carpal (Cu), second (C2) or fourth (C4) car...
02
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70163
Open DOI
A novel 3D‐printed patient‐specific limb‐sparing radial endoprosthesis for treatment of primary osteosarcoma in a Great Dane
Objective: To describe a novel titanium three‐dimensional‐printed patient‐specific radial endoprosthesis (3D‐PSE) for the successful treatment of a primary osteosarcoma in a 7‐year‐old female Great Dane. Study design: Case report. Method...
03
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70159
Open DOI
Transdiaphragmatic video‐assisted lobectomy of caudal and accessory lung lobes: A canine cadaveric feasibility study
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and technical outcomes of a video‐assisted transdiaphragmatic (VATD) approach to perform total lung lobectomy of the caudal and accessory pulmonary lobes in canine cadavers. Study design: Cadaveric ...
04
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70167
Open DOI
Issue Information
05
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70134
Open DOI
Scientific Presentation Abstracts
06
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70166
Open DOI
Cervical articular process joint versus ventral cervical stabilization in horses: A biomechanical study
Objective: To determine the biomechanical properties and modes of failure of a single level equine cervical spine immobilized with unilateral or bilateral articular process joint (APJ) stabilization, ventral cervical stabilization (VCS) ...
07
DOI 10.1111/vsu.70164
Open DOI
Effect of thoracic duct identification by CT lymphangiography and intraoperative contrast on surgical outcome in cats with idiopathic chylothorax
Objective: To report the success of thoracic duct (TD) enhancement in cats with idiopathic chylothorax on preoperative computed tomography lymphangiography (CTLA) and intraoperative TD colorization (IOC), and to compare surgical outcomes...
08
09
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DOI 10.1111/vsu.70152
Open DOI
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgical site infections: A systematic review with meta‐analysis of prevalence and associated risk factors
Objective: To determine the overall prevalence of surgical site infection (SSI) following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) in dogs and to evaluate associated risk factors across published studies. Study design: Systematic review ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: v. 10, no. 1 (Jan.-Mar. 1981); title from cover.
Place of publication varies.
Also issued online.
Official journal of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1978- ; and of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, <2007->
Vol. 12, no. 1 (JAN-MAR 1983)19920902 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper