Abstract:

Maximizing value and minimizing waste in swine research: Availability and accessibility of research reports

Jan M. Sargeant, DVM, PhD, FCAHS; Annette M. O’Connor, BVSc, DVSc, FANZCVS; Terri L. O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD; Alejandro Ramirez, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM; Ali M. Versluis, MLIS

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To be useful for decision-making, research results need to be available. This means that full reports (methods and results) for trials need to be published, preferably in a journal. However, there is evidence that only a small proportion of swine trials presented at conferences are subsequently published in journals. This is problematic, as results may differ between a conference presentation and journal publication. Published results also need to be accessible, either through open-access or traditional journals or through other sources that do not violate copyright agreements. Researchers should strive to make full research reports widely available.

Keywords: clinical trials, availability, accessibility, publication bias

Cite as: Sargeant JM, O’Connor AM, O’Sullivan TL, Ramirez A, Versluis AM. Maximizing value and minimizing waste in swine research: Availability and accessibility of research reports. J Swine Health Prod 2022;30(5):313-318.

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