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REFEREE FORM

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Title: Wig-Antler in a Roa Deer.
Author: Morandi F et al.. ID: Q2H011219

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
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 (tranquililized with xylazine, zolazepam)

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

Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? NA (see suggestions)
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article? NA (see changes)
Are all the tables essential? Y
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? Y
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 OJVR
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes
Accept for publication without changesX

4. REPORT This a a straight forward interesting case report. It is well written and presented. The authors note that of two Roe deer, one presented arrested antler growth and linked this wig-antler Roe growth to sex steroid potential pathology. The authors go on to discuss in length the effects of sex steroids (testosterone) on antler growth, casting ect.) Plasma t was correctly measures as per previous work (Gaiani et al) and animals wer monitored well. The results show a clear lower T value in non-casting Roe. The authors conclude wisely (despite the inference that T levels could affect) that the effect results from "hypertropphy of the dermal component of the velvet". Publish as is (after formatting etc). Thank you for allowing me to review this interesting piece of work.

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