CATTLE PRACTICE

Scope & Guideline

Advancing cattle health through innovative veterinary research.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of CATTLE PRACTICE with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0969-1251
PublisherBRITISH CATTLE VETERINARY ASSOC
Support Open AccessNo
Country-
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2005 to 2017, 2023 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationCATTLE PRACT / Cattle Pract.
Frequency3 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressTHE GREEN, FRAMPTON-ON-SEVERN GL2 7EP, GLOS, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

Cattle Practice primarily serves the veterinary community focused on cattle health and management. The journal emphasizes practical and applied research, offering insights and methodologies that enhance the welfare, productivity, and sustainability of cattle farming. Below are the core areas of focus:
  1. Veterinary Health and Disease Management:
    The journal addresses various health issues affecting cattle, including respiratory diseases, lameness, and gastrointestinal disorders, through clinical audits and research studies.
  2. Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
    Research on sustainability practices in cattle farming, including the reduction of carbon footprints and antimicrobial use, is a significant focus, reflecting the industry's shift towards environmentally friendly practices.
  3. Production Efficiency and Best Practices:
    The journal publishes studies aimed at maximizing milk production and overall herd efficiency, including innovative practices and technologies in dairy farming.
  4. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance:
    A critical area of focus is the responsible use of antimicrobials in cattle farming, including monitoring resistance patterns and promoting best practices for antibiotic use.
  5. Innovative Technologies and Tools:
    Cattle Practice explores advancements in technology, such as automated disease detection systems and novel monitoring techniques, to improve cattle health and management.
  6. Education and Training for Veterinary Practitioners:
    The journal emphasizes the importance of veterinary education and the practical application of research findings, aiming to enhance the skills and knowledge of practitioners in the field.
The journal has seen a significant evolution in its thematic focus, with certain areas gaining traction in recent publications. These emerging themes reflect current challenges and innovations within the cattle industry.
  1. Integrated Health Management Systems:
    There is an increasing emphasis on holistic health management approaches that consider the interplay between various health factors, production efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
  2. Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
    Research on strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of cattle farming, including dietary adjustments and methane emission reductions, is becoming more prominent as the industry responds to climate challenges.
  3. Technological Innovations in Cattle Health Monitoring:
    The integration of technology, such as automated systems for disease detection and data analytics, is trending as practitioners seek more efficient ways to monitor and manage cattle health.
  4. Collaborative Approaches to Veterinary Practice:
    There is a growing trend towards collaborative frameworks involving veterinarians, farmers, and researchers to enhance disease management and promote best practices in cattle health.
  5. Focus on Welfare and Ethical Considerations:
    Emerging themes include a stronger focus on animal welfare and ethical considerations in cattle management, reflecting societal demands for higher welfare standards.

Declining or Waning

While Cattle Practice continues to publish a wide range of relevant topics, certain areas appear to be diminishing in focus over the recent years. These waning themes may reflect shifts in the industry or changing priorities among researchers and practitioners.
  1. Traditional Breeding Techniques:
    Research focusing on conventional breeding methods has decreased as newer reproductive technologies and genetic advancements gain prominence in cattle management.
  2. Basic Animal Husbandry Practices:
    There is a noticeable decline in studies solely dedicated to basic husbandry practices, as the focus shifts towards more complex and integrated health and production systems.
  3. In-depth Pharmacology Studies:
    Papers dedicated to the detailed pharmacological aspects of treatments have become less frequent, possibly overshadowed by broader discussions on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
  4. Single-Factor Disease Studies:
    Research addressing diseases in isolation without consideration of multifactorial influences is less common, as the emphasis has shifted to holistic approaches that consider environmental and management factors.

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