Lab Animal

Aims & Scope

LabAnimal is a Nature Research journal dedicated to in vivo science and technology that improves our basic understanding and use of model organisms of human health and disease.

In addition to basic research, methods and technologies, LabAnimal also covers important news, business and regulatory matters that impact the development and application of model organisms for preclinical research.

LabAnimal's focus is on innovative in vivo methods, research and technology covering a wide range of model organisms.

Our broad scope ensures that the work we publish reaches the widest possible audience.

LabAnimal provides a rigorous and fair peer review of manuscripts, high standards for copyediting and production, and efficient publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	5.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.237

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19200

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	239

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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 and Veterinary, 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.

• Retro-orbital injections in mice

  Citation: 434

  Authors: Tal, Michael, H. Douglas, Marjan, Shelley

• Estimation of rat mammary tumor volume using caliper and ultrasonography measurements

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Ana, Paula A., Jacinta, Catarina, Ruben, Rui Gil, Bruno, Maria João, Jorge, Rita, Mário

• A rapid, simple, and humane method for submandibular bleeding of mice using a lancet

  Citation: 342

  Authors: William T., Peter, Luis L.

• Honey bees as models for gut microbiota research

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Hao, Margaret I., Sean P., Erick V. S., Nancy A.

• Improving quality of science through better animal welfare: the NC3Rs strategy

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Mark J, Katie

• The Ferret: An Animal Model to Study Influenza Virus

  Citation: 207

  Authors: John A., Joanne

• Microbiota and reproducibility of rodent models

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Craig L, Aaron C

• The Drosophila model for microbiome research

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Angela E.

• Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) as a laboratory animal model

  Citation: 132

  Authors: David, Greg, Rusty

• Fishing for genes influencing vertebrate behavior: zebrafish making headway

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Margarette, Jacob, Christine, Robert

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