Animal Production Science

Aims & Scope

Research papers in Animal Production Science focus on improving livestock and food production, and on the social and economic issues that influence primary producers.

The journal (formerly known as Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture) is predominantly concerned with domesticated animals (beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry); however, contributions on horses and wild animals may be published where relevant.

Animal Production Science publishes the highest quality original contributions dealing with: animal breeding and genetics animal nutrition and reproduction livestock farming systems, sustainability and natural resource management meat science and consumer acceptability behaviour, health and welfare feed quality and nutritional value bio-pharmaceuticals derived from animals.

Critical Reviews, Interdisciplinary Views and Comments With the scope of Animal Production Science you´ll benefit from exposure to debate from subject specialists from a variety of disciplines, including: genetic and reproductive biotechnologies for livestock improvement animal behaviour, health and welfare dairy science and technology sustainable production systems meat science and quality.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.397

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13856

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	783

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Resilience in farm animals: biology, management, breeding and implications for animal welfare

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Ian G., Brad C.

• Ruminant enteric methane mitigation: a review

  Citation: 228

  Authors: D. J., J. V., S. G.

• Influence of high pre-rigor temperature and fast pH fall on muscle proteins and meat quality: a review

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Yuan H. Brad, Robyn D., Katja

• A universal equation to predict methane production of forage-fed cattle in Australia

  Citation: 184

  Authors: E., S. R. O., P. J., R. S., R. M., V. H., P., K. M., A., M. C.

• Asparagopsis taxiformis decreases enteric methane production from sheep

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Xixi, Hayley C., Robert D., Michael, Matt, Hannah, Rocky, Nigel

• Getting value from artificial intelligence in agriculture

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Matthew J.

• The red macroalgae Asparagopsis taxiformis is a potent natural antimethanogenic that reduces methane production during in vitro fermentation with rumen fluid

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Robert D., Rocky, Matthew J., Lorenna, Nigel W.

• Feed additives as a strategic approach to reduce enteric methane production in cattle: modes of action, effectiveness and safety

  Citation: 163

  Authors: M., X., J.M., E.

• Animal welfare and efficient farming: is conflict inevitable?

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Marian Stamp

• The nexus between nutrient metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammation in transition cows

  Citation: 155

  Authors: L. M., V.

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