Livestock Science

Aims & Scope

Livestock Science promotes the sound development of the livestock sector by publishing original, peer-reviewed research and review articles covering all aspects of this broad field.

The journal welcomes submissions on the avant-garde areas of animal genetics, breeding, growth, reproduction, nutrition, physiology, and behaviour in addition to genetic resources, welfare, ethics, health, management and production systems.

The high-quality content of this journal reflects the truly international nature of this broad area of research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9906

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1805

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.586

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	133

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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.

• Comparing environmental impacts for livestock products: A review of life cycle assessments

  Citation: 917

  Authors: M., I.J.M.

• Effects of climate changes on animal production and sustainability of livestock systems

  Citation: 868

  Authors: A., B., N., M.S., U.

• Options for the abatement of methane and nitrous oxide from ruminant production: A review

  Citation: 405

  Authors: R.J., C., C.A.M.

• Microalgae as feed ingredients for livestock production and meat quality: A review

  Citation: 389

  Authors: Marta S., Carlos, Paula A., Diogo, Cláudia, Narcisa M., José A.M.

• Consequences of calcium interactions with phytate and phytase for poultry and pigs

  Citation: 357

  Authors: Peter H., Aaron J., V.

• Inbreeding and runs of homozygosity: A possible solution to an old problem

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Ino, Maja, Johann

• Sustainability of pasture-based livestock farming systems in the European Mediterranean context: Synergies and trade-offs

  Citation: 292

  Authors: A., R., A., D., I.

• Strategic use of feed ingredients and feed additives to stimulate gut health and development in young pigs

  Citation: 288

  Authors: C.F.M., J., J., C.M.

• Single Step, a general approach for genomic selection

  Citation: 282

  Authors: Andres, Ole F., Ignacio, Ignacy

• Do citizens and farmers interpret the concept of farm animal welfare differently?

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Filiep, Wim, Els, Frank A.M.

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