Journal of Animal Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Animal Science (JAS) is the premier journal for animal science and serves as the leading source of new knowledge and perspective in this area.

JAS publishes more than 500 fully reviewed research articles, invited reviews, technical notes, and letters to the editor each year.

Articles published in JAS encompass a broad range of research topics in animal production and fundamental aspects of genetics, nutrition, physiology, and preparation and utilization of animal products.

Articles typically report research with beef cattle, companion animals, goats, horses, pigs, and sheep; however, studies involving other farm animals, aquatic and wildlife species, and laboratory animal species that address fundamental questions related to livestock and companion animal biology will be considered for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.755

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	191

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7324

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3247

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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, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, 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.

• Statistical analysis of repeated measures data using SAS procedures.

  Citation: 2160

  Authors: R C, P R, C B

• A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: II. Carbohydrate and protein availability

  Citation: 2036

  Authors: C. J., J. D., P. J., D. G., J. B.

• Methane emissions from cattle

  Citation: 1860

  Authors: K. A., D. E.

• Evaluation of Acid-Insoluble Ash as a Natural Marker in Ruminant Digestibility Studies

  Citation: 1153

  Authors: J., B. A.

• Regulation of organic nutrient metabolism during transition from late pregnancy to early lactation.

  Citation: 928

  Authors: A W

• Use of phytogenic products as feed additives for swine and poultry1

  Citation: 914

  Authors: W., K., C., A.

• BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: Intrauterine growth retardation: Implications for the animal sciences1

  Citation: 904

  Authors: G., F. W., J. M., T. E.

• Efficiency of Feed Use in Beef Cattle

  Citation: 880

  Authors: Robert M., L. A., Doyle, K. E.

• Acidosis in cattle: a review.

  Citation: 873

  Authors: F N, D S, W J, D R

• A direct method for fatty acid methyl ester synthesis: Application to wet meat tissues, oils, and feedstuffs

  Citation: 813

  Authors: J. V., J. R., M. L., C. T.

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