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REFEREE FORM

Please return to: Dr V. H Guerrini. Editor-in-Chief, Online Journal of Veterinary Research, onlinejournals@gmail.com

Title: Serum enzymes and mineral levels in dromedary camels
Author: Nasifi et al ID: Q2H011341

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? NA
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?NA
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? 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? 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 OJVR
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes X
Accept for publication without changes

4. REPORT This is a cursory report concerning serum parameters in travel stressed camels. The only innovation is that it concerns camels and therefore maybe new. The findings merely replicate what has been found in other ruminants. The work has value in that it suggests or encourages better handling on animals BEFORE and AFTER loading. Animal transport is a major issue worldwide and this report adds information that could be useful concerning transport stress. Abstract: Shortened to describe only relevant findings. Methods. Standard lab tests were used. Six animals would have been ideal instead of 5 but the SE were sufficiently small to validate the results. The findings support the conclusions to certain extent. Changes in enzyme levels are notoriously unreliable indicators of muscle damage but in this case are INDICATIVE of changes. Otherwise the work is reasonably well written.

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