Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias

Aims & Scope

The editors of Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias (RCCP) welcome the submission of original manuscripts on experimental and clinical studies associated with the broad areas of animal sciences and veterinary medicine as they interface with biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, pathology, microbiology, parasitology, immunology and epidemiology.

The scope of the journal includes studies of basic and applied research in animal management and production, feeding and nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, animal welfare and behavior; as well as animal production focussed from biotechnology, soil science, agrostology, silvopastoral systems, livestock economics and the environment.

The criteria for acceptance of papers submitted for publication are originality, quality and clarity of the content.

Each contribution must be based on original, unpublished research that has not been simultaneously submitted to other journals.

All papers will be peer reviewed.

All authors bear responsibility for ensuring the integrity and quality of their reported research.

It is the author's responsibility to secure permission to use figures or tables that have been published elsewhere.

Contributions may be classified as original research, review, rapid communication, clinical case studies or methodological articles, as well as news/commentaries or letters to the editor.

Most review articles are invited by the editor.

Authors interested in submitting a review article should contact the corresponding editor.

Rapid publication of original manuscripts is a goal of the journal.

Manuscripts must be written in English.

Each manuscript is considered for publication with the understanding that it has not been simultaneously submitted to any other journal.

Upon acceptance for publication, papers are subject to editorial review and revision.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Veterinary, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 200.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Starch in ruminant diets: a review

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Luis, Sandra, Martha

• Prebiotics, probiotics and thyme (Thymus vulgaris) for broilers: performance, carcass traits and blood variables

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Maryam, Ali AA, Alireza, Mirco

• Dietary organic acids for broiler chickens: a review

  Citation: 22

  Authors: JW, JH, DY

• Rumen fermentation and digestibility of spent mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) substrate inoculated with Lactobacillus brevis for Hanwoo steers

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Youl, Min, Kondreddy E, Young, Young, Joon, Hyuck

• Nitrate detoxification using antioxidants and probiotics in the water for rabbits

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Youssef A, Abd El, Ahmad M, Maria C, Mohammed A, Asmaa S, Gustavo A

• Intrinsic factors affecting sheep meat quality: a review

  Citation: 19

  Authors: DM, FF, FJ, AH, LP, G

• Ticks and tick-associated spotted fever group Rickettsia from birds in the southwestern Brazilian Amazon

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Mirna, Thiago, Sebastián, Edson, Maria, Marcelo

• Dietary addition of curcumin favors weight gain and has antioxidant, antiinflammatory and anticoccidial action in dairy calves

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Patrícia, Andreia, Gabriela, Natan M, Daiane Da S, Nathieli B, Maria Rosa C, Vera M, Fernanda, Ana Luiza B, Aleksandro S

• Genetic characterization of Colombian indigenous sheep

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Ricardo J, Rodrigo, Juan J, Henry

• Physiology, cell dynamics of small intestinal mucosa, and performance of broiler chickens under heat stress: a review

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Cristiane FP, Marcos B, Eugênio G, Mara RBM