REVIEWERS SUMMARY STATEMENT


This paper addresses a real public health problem that was not obvious until the authors reported part of this work in 2002 especially in relation to banned substances in athletes. This additional data reinforces those findings and should be made available to the public preferably in English as distinct to Dutch. The findings in one animal are justified (ie "case report") due to the implications for human health. The introduction is throughout and well referenced, reporting most of the relevant facts plus the previous work. the clinical, anatomical and biochemistry findings support the conclusions. A reference or justification for the "Chemical analysis" could have been reported here. The images are of a high quality and the presentation of results are acceptable. In conclusion the findings support the conclusions in the Discussion.  This paper should be published as is. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to review this work PM
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REFEREE FORM

Please return to: Dr V. H Guerrini. Editor-in-Chief, Online Journal of Veterinary Research, onlinejournals@gmail.com

Title: Intersexuality in pigs:Impact on veterinary Public health and food safety
Author: Liandris et al.  ID: Q2H011209

The Editor must ensure that the OJVR publishes only papers which are scientifically sound. To achieve this objective, the referees are requested to assist the Editor by making an assessment of a paper submitted for publication by:

(a)  Writing a report on the reverse side of this form,
(b} Check the boxes shown below under 1. and  2. ( YES or NO) [N.B.A "NO" assessment must be
       supported by specific comment in the report.
(c)  Make a recommendation under 3.

The Editor-in-Chief would appreciate hearing from any referee who feels that he/she will be unable to review a manuscript within two weeks.

1. CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT (Mark "Yes" or "No").
 

Is the work scientifically sound? Y
Is the work an original contribution? Y
Are the conclusions justified on the evidence presented? Y
Is the work free of major errors in fact, logic or technique? Y
Is the paper clearly and concisely written?Y
Do you consider that the data provided on the care and use of animals (See Instructions to Contributors) is sufficient to establish that the animals used in the experiments were well looked after, that care was taken to avoid distress, and that there was no unethical use of animals? Y


2  PRESENTATION (Mark "Yes" or "No").
 

Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? Y
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article? Y
Are all the tables essential? Y
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? Y
Are the illustrations necessary for an understanding of the text? Y
Is the labelling adequate? Y


3. RECOMMENDATIONS(Mark one with an X)
 

Not suitable for publication in the OJVR
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes Accept for publication without changesX


4. REPORT: This paper addresses a real public health problem that was not obvious until the authors reported part of this work in 2002. This additional data reinforces these findings and should be made available to the public preferably in english. The findings in one animal are justified (ie "case report") due to the implications for human health. The introduction is throughout and well referenced, reporting most of the relevant facts plus the previous work. the clinical, anatomical and biochemistry findings support the conclusions. A reference or justification for the "Chemical analysis" could have been reported here. The images are of a high quality and the presentation of results are acceptable. In conclusion the findings support the conclusions in the Discussion.  This paper should be published as is. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to review this work PM


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