Taylor & Francis introduces first plain language summary in veterinary research to enhance accessibility for clinicians and pet owners
Taylor & Francis has launched the first peer-reviewed plain language summary in veterinary research, aiming to make complex animal health science more understandable for non-specialists and improve clinical application.
Taylor & Francis has published what it says is the first Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary research, in a move aimed at making animal health science easier for clinicians and other non-specialists to use. The summary appears in Veterinary Quarterly and covers research linking a change in the SLAMF1 gene with a higher risk of canine atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin disorder seen in many dogs.
The publisher says the format is open access, peer reviewed and written in clear language, with graphics to help readers quickly grasp the main findings. According to Taylor & Francis, the approach is designed to help veterinary professionals, breeders and pet owners understand research that may affect diagnosis, breeding decisions and future treatment development. The company introduced the same format to its medical journals in 2023.
PubMed lists the paper as a 2026 Veterinary Quarterly publication authored by Oliver P. Forman, Jamie Freyer, Abigail Kerr, Julia D. Labadie, Debbie J. Gow and Janet Alexander. Katherine Bowen of Mars Petcare called the launch a “cultural shift” towards better science communication, while Taylor & Francis’ Rachel Jenkins said the aim is to make research more accessible across health and science. For busy US veterinarians, the practical appeal is simple: less time spent decoding jargon, more time applying evidence in practice.
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