INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing animal science through innovative research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Animal Health and Disease Management:
The journal publishes research focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in various livestock species, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and poultry. This includes studies on infectious diseases, parasitology, and veterinary pharmacology. - Animal Nutrition and Feed Science:
Research articles address the nutritional requirements of different animal species, exploring the effects of various feed components, supplements, and dietary strategies on growth performance, reproduction, and overall health. - Genetics and Breeding:
The journal features studies on genetic diversity, breeding strategies, and the genetic basis of traits in livestock. This includes molecular genetics, marker-assisted selection, and the impact of genetic factors on productivity and resilience. - Animal Welfare and Behavior:
Research in this area examines the welfare implications of different husbandry practices, behavioral studies, and the effects of environmental factors on animal health and productivity. - Sustainable Livestock Production Systems:
The journal encourages research on sustainable practices in livestock production, including agroecological approaches, resource management, and the economic viability of various systems. - Emerging Technologies in Animal Sciences:
The journal is open to studies that incorporate modern technologies such as genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics to advance understanding in animal sciences.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Its Impact on Livestock:
There is a growing focus on understanding how climate change affects animal health, productivity, and management strategies. Studies exploring adaptation mechanisms and mitigation strategies are becoming more common. - Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock:
Research addressing antimicrobial resistance in animal husbandry practices is trending, reflecting global concerns about public health and the sustainability of animal production. - Precision Livestock Farming:
The integration of technology in monitoring and managing livestock health and productivity is an emerging theme, with studies focusing on data analytics, sensors, and automation in farming. - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Animal Diets:
Research on the use of functional foods and nutraceuticals to enhance animal health and productivity is gaining traction, highlighting the importance of diet in livestock management. - Ethno-Veterinary Practices:
There is an increasing interest in exploring traditional and local veterinary practices, particularly in the context of sustainable animal health management and community-based approaches.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Breeding Practices:
There has been a noticeable decline in research focused on conventional breeding practices, as the field has shifted more towards genetic innovations and molecular breeding techniques. - Non-Scientific Approaches to Animal Management:
Papers that rely on anecdotal evidence or non-empirical methods in animal management have decreased, as the journal increasingly favors data-driven and scientifically rigorous studies. - Animal Products Processing and Marketing:
Research related to the processing and marketing of animal products has become less prevalent, possibly overshadowed by more pressing concerns regarding animal health, genetics, and welfare.
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