From January 2002, Blackwells will be publishing the Journal of Veterinary and Emergency Critical Care on behalf of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. The Journal continues to bring you the best in basic, applied and clinical research articles that address emergency treatment and management of veterinary patients. All great advantages for those who want to improve their core knowledge of seriously ill or injured animals. The Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is a peer-reviewed publication that seeks basic, applied and clinical research articles that address the emergency treatment and critical management of veterinary patients. Prospective and retrospective clinical studies, case reports, brief clinical communications and letters to the Editor will also be accepted. Review articles (state of the art and clinical practice reviews) will be accepted on a limited basis. All manuscripts and letters are subject to editing before publication.