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Frontiers in Animal Science is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in animal biology, breeding, genetics, nutrition, physiology, production, welfare, and management.

The objectives of Frontiers in Animal Science are to advance scientific knowledge of animals and animal production systems, promote research on animal health and welfare, improve breeding and genetic selection, suppor...

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Christine Janet Nicol

Royal Veterinary College (RVC)

United Kingdom

Field Chief Editor

Frontiers in Animal Science

David L Harmon

University of Kentucky

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Animal Nutrition

Geoffrey E. Dahl

University of Florida

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Animal Physiology and Management

Linda Jane Keeling

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Sweden

Specialty Chief Editor

Animal Welfare and Policy

Tomas Norton

KU Leuven

Belgium

Specialty Chief Editor

Precision Livestock Farming

Yuliaxis Ramayo Caldas

Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)

Spain

Specialty Chief Editor

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Adem KARA

Erzurum Technical University

Türkiye

Associate Editor

Animal Physiology and Management

Adugna Tolera

Hawassa University

Ethiopia

Associate Editor

Animal Nutrition

157 editors · 0 reviewers

Articles

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About the journal

Scope

The journal covers research on animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition, animal physiology and management, animal welfare and policy, and precision livestock farming. Topics include genetic improvement, feed utilization, animal growth and reproduction, livestock health and performance, behavior and welfare, sustainable production systems, and the use of digital technologies and data-driven tools in animal agriculture.

Aims

The objectives of Frontiers in Animal Science are to advance scientific knowledge of animals and animal production systems, promote research on animal health and welfare, improve breeding and genetic selection, support sustainable nutrition and livestock management, encourage the adoption of precision livestock technologies, and contribute to evidence-based policies for animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and responsible animal use.

ISSN
2673-6225
Editor-in-Chief
Christine Janet Nicol
Established
2026
Subject area
Animal Science

Sections

  • Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/sections/animal-breeding-and-genetics

  • Animal Nutrition

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/sections/animal-nutrition

  • Animal Physiology and Management

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/sections/animal-physiology-and-management

  • Animal Welfare and Policy

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/sections/animal-welfare-and-policy

  • Precision Livestock Farming

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/sections/precision-livestock-farming

Article types accepted

  • Brief Research Report
  • Community Case Study
  • Conceptual Analysis
  • Correction
  • Data Report
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • General Commentary
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Methods
  • Mini Review
  • Opinion
  • Original Research
  • Perspective
  • Policy Brief
  • Policy and Practice Reviews
  • Review
  • Study Protocol
  • Systematic Review
  • Technology and Code

Fees and currencies

  • A-Type Articles: CHF 2,195
  • B-Type Articles: CHF 1,750
  • C-Type Articles: CHF 0
  • A: Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Policy and Practice Reviews, Hypothesis and Theory, Technology and Code, Study Protocol
  • B: Mini Review, Perspective, Community Case Study, Conceptual Analysis, Data Report, Policy Brief, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • C: Correction, Editorial

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

Editorial policies

Open Access Policy: The journal publishes research under an open-access model, allowing readers to access published articles without subscription barriers.

Peer Review Policy: Manuscripts are assessed by editors and reviewers with relevant subject expertise. The journal uses editorial review procedures designed to evaluate scientific rigor, relevance, and research quality.

Publication Ethics: Authors must comply with applicable research ethics standards, accurately report their findings, disclose funding and conflicts of interest, and provide correct authorship information.

Originality Policy: Submitted manuscripts must comply with the publisher's policies on plagiarism, duplicate publication, and research integrity. Manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software.

Data Availability Policy: Authors should follow the journal's data availability and research transparency requirements and provide supporting datasets or repository links where applicable.

Corrections and Retractions: Published articles may be corrected or retracted when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Instructions for authors

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal's official online submission system and select the specialty section that best matches their research. Manuscripts must present original, scientifically rigorous work and comply with the journal's requirements for article structure, references, figures, tables, research ethics, data availability, and declarations. All submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review by the Associate Editors and Community Reviewers of the relevant specialty section. Authors should consult the official requirements for their selected article type before submission.

Journal metrics

Articles
50
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Citations
5,437

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Impact factor
2.8
CiteScore
4.2
Citations
5437

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-17.