The East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (EAJVAS) has received national accreditation with an "A" grade from the Ministry of Education (MoE) in its most recent assessment. This is effective March 4, 2026, and will last three years.

National Accreditation for EAJVAS

Haramaya University exerting its efforts to solve health problems by creating linkages with regional health bureaus

Haramaya University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Dire Dawa, Harari, and Somali Regional Health Bureaus, the Data Use Partnership, and Digital Health Activity, conducted a Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (CBMP) Regional Review Meeting and Research Dissemination Implementation Workshop in Dire Dawa on January 4, 2023.

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Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Science, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and institutions working on mental health (IOHPA and AMECA), conducted an international conference on mental health at the university’s Afrenkelo Hall, December 8–10, 2022.

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African Association of Insect Scientist (AAIS) 24th Meeting and Scientific Conference

he Executive Committee of the AAIS and the Entomological Society of Ethiopia (ESE) Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the African Union invite you to the 24thAAIS Meeting and Scientific Conference, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the theme “Migratory Pests and Invasive Species: Early Warning System, Monitoring, Control and their Impact on Food Security, Environment and Livelihoods during COVID-19 pandemic.”Read more ...

African Association of Insect Scientist (AAIS) 24th Meeting and Scientific Conference

he Executive Committee of the AAIS and the Entomological Society of Ethiopia (ESE) Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the African Union invite you to the 24thAAIS Meeting and Scientific Conference, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the theme “Migratory Pests and Invasive Species: Early Warning System, Monitoring, Control and their Impact on Food Security, Environment and Livelihoods during COVID-19 pandemic.”Read more ...

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The East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (EAJVAS) publishes original scientific papers and technological information on aspects of veterinary and animal sciences to the users in Eastern Africa and elsewhere in the world. It also enhances exchange of ideas among scientists engaged in research and development activities and accepts papers from anywhere else in the world. 

Announcements

Call for Papers @ EAJVAS: Upcoming 2026 Issues

2026-03-10

EAJVAS:

Call for Papers @ EAJVAS: A Nationally Accredited Journal of Haramaya University

2025-03-11

EAJVAS:

Current Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Published: 2026-02-09

Articles

Diseases Driving Antimicrobial Use in Commercial Poultry Production Systems in Rwanda

A Breed Comparison

Pascal Nyabinwa, Claire d’Andre Hirwa, Evariste Manirahaba, Aphrodis Tuyishimire, Richard Habimana

45-54

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Farming Typology and Socio-Economic Analysis in Sub-alpine Ecosystem, Simien Mountain National Park, Ethiopia

Mahilet Dawit Tweldebirhan, Simenew Keskes, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat, Zewdu Edea, Andreia J. Amaral, Helen Nigussie, Hailu Dadi, Aynalem Haile

55-68

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Phenotypic Characterization and Production Systems of Chicken Ecotypes in Central Ethiopia

Teklewold Belayhun, Aweke Engdawork, Amine Mustefa, Aweke Melak

69-80

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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Growth Performance of Jersey and Friesian Crossbred Dairy Cattle in Central Ethiopia

Direba Hunde, Yosef Tadesse, Danayit Alem, Kefale Getahun, Million Tadesse, Beksisa Urge, Mesfin Dejene, Nibo Beneberu, Fikadu Wedajo, Kasa Biratu, Fikadu Gutema, Nesru Zeynu, Roman Haile-Silase, Tesfaye Getachew

81-90

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Performance and Husbandry Practices Evaluation of Local and Exotic Chickens in Selected Districts of Assosa Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia

Nigussu Fekade, Befikadu Zewdie, Biazen Abrar

91-104

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Note: DOIs will be assigned retroactively for articles in volume 7 (2) and later issues that are temporarily missing due to a service migration

East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: A Nationally Accredited Journal.

East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (EAJVAS) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed open access journal published biannually by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University. EAJVAS is dedicated to publishing original scientific papers and technological information on aspects of veterinary and animal sciences to the users in Eastern Africa and elsewhere in the world. It also enhances the exchange of ideas among scientists engaged in research and development activities and accepts papers from anywhere else in the world.

The types of manuscripts accepted include original quantitative and qualitative articles, reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, clinical scenarios/observations, brief reports, short communications, and letters to the editors. Every article accepted by peer review is given a full technical and language edit to make all papers highly accessible to the international audiences.

Benefits of publishing articles in EAJVAS include:

  • Rapid and rigorous peer review
  • Nationally accredited and cited increasingly
  • High-quality scientific and language editing
  • Open access dissemination of your publication

Authors Retaining copyright of their articles/retention of copyright under a Creative Commons license

The journal's full text is available online at Archives | East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (haramayajournals.org)

The journal allows free access to its contents

How to Submit Your Article 

If you wish to publish a research paper/article, kindly follow our author guidelines, and you can directly upload your article on our website by registering at Registration complete | East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (haramayajournals.org)

You can contact us in case of difficulty in using our digital open platform.