Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia serves as the official journal for the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA), the American College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA), and the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA). Its primary objective is to provide accessible and trustworthy resources in the field of veterinary anaesthesia, analgesia, and matters concerning animal ethics and welfare.The journal publishes a wide range of content, including original peer-reviewed articles spanning all aspects of anaesthesia and pain relief in animals, such as companion animals, equids, wildlife, exotic animals, laboratory animals, and food-producing animals. This content encompasses clinical and basic science research studies, pre-approved research protocols, systematic, scoping and narrative review articles, special features, historical insights, critically appraised topics, editorials, case reports, "case of the month", letters to the editor, and book reviews.Additionally, the journal welcomes articles related to the following topics within the realm of anaesthesia and analgesia:Fundamental scientific principlesPathophysiology of diseases and its implications for anaesthetic managementEquipment and technologySustainability in veterinary practicesIntensive care practicesChemical restraint of animals, including laboratory animals, wildlife, and exotic animalsWelfare concerns associated with pain and distressPalliative careEuthanasiaEducational initiatives in the field of veterinary anaesthesia and analgesiaThe journal also includes a correspondence section, encouraging ongoing dialogue and communication within the veterinary anaesthesia community.
