African Journal Of Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, And Wildlife Research (AJVSBWR) Volume 1, Number 1, June 2025

It is with immense pleasure and professional pride that I present to you the inaugural issue of the African Journal of Veterinary Science, Biotechnology and Wildlife Research (AJVSBWR). This first volume marks the beginning of what we envision as a dynamic platform for critical, creative, and cutting-edge scholarship at the intersection of veterinary science, biotechnology, and wildlife research in Africa and globally. This moment offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the bold journey we've embarked upon and to celebrate the depth and rigour of the work presented here. The body of work published here represents months of diligent research, review, and refinement, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to all authors and reviewers whose contributions have brought this journal to life. The establishment of AJVSBWR comes at a time when Africa faces complex interlocking challenges: rising zoonotic threats, the intensification of livestock farming, biodiversity loss, food safety risks...