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  • The primary author must sign the copyright form that confirms the manuscript contains no material the publication of which violates any copyright or other personal or proprietary right of any person or entity.

  • The author must obtain and include with the manuscript written permission from the respective copyright owners for the use of any textural, illustrative or tabular materials that have been previously published or are otherwise copyrighted and owned by third parties.

  • The author must pay for any permission charges if needed.

  • The author must obtain and include with the manuscript, written permission from clients for the use photographs of their animals.

  • The author must obtain and include with the manuscript, written permission for the use of pictures from a professional photographer.

  • Images obtained from the internet without written permission from the person who created them will not be accepted.

  • The author may not cut and paste information from published abstracts or other documents (even if they are the author) as that material is copyrighted and such action is plagiarism and illegal.

  • The members of the AJTCVM Editorial Board, AATCVM or AAVA will not be responsible for consequences of any actions taken over improper use of copyrighted materials (see Responsibilities).

  • The copyright form need only be signed by the primary author, but it is the primary author’s responsibility to report to all other authors about the status and final version of the manuscript to ensure all are in agreement.

  • The members of the AJTCVM Editorial Board, AATCVM or AAVA will not be responsible for consequences of any miscommunications between authors.

  • Signed copyright forms may be faxed to the AATCVM office at 352-672-6400 or may be scanned, signed and sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Manuscripts will not be published until the copyright form has been signed and sent to the Editor-in-Chief.


The American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine  Copyright Form


PLEASE COMPLETE (print or type) AND SIGN BELOW

Author: ______________________________________________________________________

Manuscript Title: _______________________________________________________________

I hereby confirm the assignment of all copyright in and to the manuscript named above, in all forms and media, now or hereafter known, to the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary  Medicine (AJTCVM) effective if and when it is accepted for publication by the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. I also confirm that the manuscript contains no material including animal photographs, the publication of which violates any copyright or other personal or proprietary right of any person or entity and I acknowledge that the AJTCVM is relying on this letter in publishing this manuscript. I will obtain and include with the manuscript written permission from the respective copyright owners for the use of any textural, illustrative or tabular materials that have been previously published or are otherwise copyrighted and owned by third parties. I agree to pay for any permission charges if needed. In accordance with the foregoing, effective upon acceptance of the manuscript, I hereby transfer and assign to the AJTCVM the entire copyright in my manuscript throughout the world and all rights under copyright, including all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right, but not the obligation, to apply for the renewal or extension of copyright. I hereby confirm the assignment of all copyright in and to the manuscript named above, in all forms and media, to all licensees (such as companies with professional and other databases and others) of the AJTCVM. I understand that this assignment will allow the use, dissemination and reproduction of all contributed materials by all parties possessing a valid license from AJTCVM effective if and when an article is accepted for publication.  I have read and understand the policy of the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine regarding disclosure of conflict of interest and certify that I have complied with that policy and have disclosed all conflicts of interest to the Editor-in-Chief.

To be signed by primary author. It is the primary author’s responsibility to report to all other authors about the status and final version of the manuscript to ensure all are in agreement. The members of the AJTCVM Editorial Board will not be responsible for consequences of any miscommunications between authors.

Manuscripts will not be published until this form is completed and sent to the Editor-in- Chief.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________


Please return the completed and signed form to Dr. Judy Saik at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.