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 Title: Leptospirosis outbreak S Bratislava Horses Brazil... Author: Pinna MH et al Paper No. Q2944    4

The Editor must ensure that the OJVR publishes only papers which are scientifically sound. To achieve this objective, the referees are requested to assist the Editor by making an assessment of a paper submitted for publication by:

(a)  Writing a report on the reverse side of this form,
(b} Check the boxes shown below under 1. and  2. ( YES or NO) [N.B.A "NO" assessment must be
       supported by specific comment in the report.
(c)  Make a recommendation under 3.

The Editor-in-Chief would appreciate hearing from any referee who feels that he/she will be unable to review a manuscript within two weeks.

1. CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT (Mark "Yes" or "No").
 

Is the work scientifically sound? Y (see below)
Is the work an original contribution? Y
Are the conclusions justified on the evidence presented? y
Is the work free of major errors in fact, logic or technique? y
Is the paper clearly and concisely written?y
Do you consider that the data provided on the care and use of animals (See Instructions to Contributors) is sufficient to establish that the animals used in the experiments were well looked after, that care was taken to avoid distress, and that there was no unethical use of animals? y


2  PRESENTATION (Mark "Yes" or "No").
 

Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? No (modified)
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article? y
Are all the tables essential?Y
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? NA
Are the illustrations necessary for an understanding of the text? Y
Is the labelling adequate?Y


3. RECOMMENDATIONS(Mark one with an X)
 

Not suitable for publication in the OJVRX
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes X 
Accept for publication without changes


4. REPORT

This is a worthwhile epidemiological/management study of an outbreak of leptospirosis var Bratislava versus other variants in Horses considering the numbers involved. the follow up study is interesting but the authors neeed to justify the serological tests after the vaccination (re refrences), as they have assumed that vaccination would not interfere with the tests.  I would have like to see more males in the sampling. The report is not written very well and I have made certain corrections especially to the abstract and introduction. Materials and methods: the authors should describe in more detail the method used to identify the serovars especially the titre level.  Results: Properly analysed and presented. the results justify the conclusions. Publish with minor changes. Format to OJVR and return for further review. thank you FP.

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