Animal
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering discoveries that shape the world of animals.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Animal Health and Welfare:
Research on factors influencing animal health and welfare, including stress responses, disease management, and the impact of husbandry practices. - Nutritional Sciences:
Investigations into animal nutrition, including dietary formulations, nutrient digestibility, and the effects of feed components on growth and production traits. - Genetics and Breeding:
Studies focusing on genetic variations, breeding strategies, and genomic analyses aimed at improving productivity, disease resistance, and sustainability in animal populations. - Environmental Impact and Sustainability:
Research assessing the environmental impacts of livestock production, including greenhouse gas emissions, resource utilization, and sustainable farming practices. - Behavioral Sciences:
Exploration of animal behavior in response to various management practices, environmental conditions, and social interactions. - Reproductive Biology:
Studies on reproductive physiology, management practices, and technologies to enhance fertility and reproductive success in livestock. - Production Systems:
Research on different animal production systems (e.g., organic, conventional) and their impacts on productivity, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable Livestock Production:
There is an increasing focus on sustainability in livestock production, including studies on reducing the carbon footprint, improving resource efficiency, and enhancing animal welfare. - Precision Livestock Farming Technologies:
Emerging technologies for monitoring and managing livestock, such as automated feeding systems and sensor-based health monitoring, are gaining prominence in recent publications. - Nutritional Interventions for Health Optimization:
Research into nutritional strategies aimed at enhancing animal health, resilience, and performance through functional feeds, probiotics, and dietary supplements is trending. - Animal Welfare and Ethics:
There is a growing body of work focused on the ethical aspects of animal husbandry, including welfare assessments, social implications of farming practices, and consumer perceptions. - Genomic and Molecular Approaches:
The use of genomic and molecular tools to enhance breeding programs and understand the genetic basis of traits related to health, productivity, and environmental adaptability is on the rise. - Microbiome Research:
An increasing number of studies are investigating the role of the microbiome in animal health, nutrition, and production efficiency, highlighting its importance in livestock management.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Breeding Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in publications focused solely on traditional breeding practices, as the field increasingly shifts towards genomic selection and precision breeding techniques. - Single-species Management Studies:
Research centered on single species management is becoming less prominent; the journal is moving towards more integrative studies that address multi-species interactions and ecosystem management. - Basic Animal Physiology:
Basic physiological studies, while still important, are being overshadowed by applied research focusing on practical outcomes related to animal welfare, production efficiency, and environmental sustainability. - Conventional Feed Formulations:
Research on conventional feed formulations is waning as there is a growing emphasis on alternative feeds, such as insect-based and plant-derived supplements that promote sustainability. - Veterinary Pharmacology:
The focus on traditional veterinary pharmacology topics is decreasing, likely due to the rise of alternative health management strategies and the emphasis on reducing antibiotic use in livestock.
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