Frontiers in Animal Science
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the future of animal research, one study at a time.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Animal Health and Disease Management:
Research related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in livestock and companion animals, including studies on immunology, stress responses, and veterinary practices. - Animal Welfare and Ethical Considerations:
Exploration of animal welfare standards, ethical treatment, and humane practices in farming and animal husbandry, as well as consumer perceptions and societal implications. - Nutrition and Feed Efficiency:
Investigations into animal nutrition, dietary formulations, feed additives, and their impacts on growth performance, health, and product quality. - Sustainable Agricultural Practices:
Studies focusing on sustainable practices in animal husbandry, including environmental impacts, resource management, and the integration of technology in farming systems. - Behavioral and Physiological Responses:
Research examining animal behavior, stress responses, and physiological adaptations to environmental changes, management practices, and breeding. - Technological Innovations in Animal Science:
The application of advanced technologies such as machine learning, precision farming, and sensor technologies in monitoring and improving animal production and welfare.
Trending and Emerging
- Precision Livestock Farming (PLF):
The rise of PLF technologies, which utilize data analytics, sensors, and machine learning to monitor animal health and welfare, has gained significant attention, indicating a trend towards more individualized animal management. - One Health Approach:
An interdisciplinary focus on the connections between animal health, human health, and environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader understanding of health as a holistic concept. - Sustainable Feeding Practices:
Research into alternative feed sources, including the use of by-products and novel ingredients, is trending, driven by the need for sustainable animal nutrition in response to environmental concerns. - Animal Welfare Innovations:
Studies exploring innovative welfare practices, including environmental enrichment and humane handling, are becoming more prevalent as consumer demand for ethically produced animal products increases. - Climate Change Impacts on Animal Production:
The effects of climate change on livestock health, productivity, and management strategies are receiving growing attention, reflecting an urgent need to address environmental challenges in the agricultural sector.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Breeding Techniques:
Research focused on conventional breeding methods has become less prominent as genetic engineering and genomic selection gain traction, leading to a decline in studies emphasizing traditional approaches. - Generalized Animal Production Models:
There has been a noticeable reduction in generic studies on animal production systems without specific focus on innovations or sustainability, as more targeted research emerges. - Static Welfare Assessments:
Static assessments of animal welfare that do not incorporate dynamic environmental or behavioral factors are receiving less attention, as the field moves towards more holistic and integrative welfare evaluations.
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