September 10, 2025Veterinary RecordOpen Access

Crossing the line? Reflecting on interdisciplinary boundaries in veterinary science

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Interdisciplinarity is necessary for advancing veterinary science, yet it raises questions about authority and collaboration.
The phenomenon of epistemic trespassing can undermine the legitimacy of research by ignoring disciplinary foundations and expertise.
Research should encourage transparency regarding disciplinary backgrounds to foster ethical knowledge production and accountability.
A proposed framework could help discern genuine collaboration from superficial interdisciplinary claims to promote responsible engagement.

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This reflection examines interdisciplinarity in veterinary science, highlighting ethical implications and the need for transparency in collaboration.

Durán et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This reflection examines interdisciplinarity in veterinary science, highlighting ethical implications and the need for transparency in collaboration.