Scope
Aims and Scope:
Livestock Research Today is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing comprehensive research in the field of livestock and poultry. The journal serves as a platform for high-quality, multidisciplinary studies encompassing the entire journey of livestock and poultry from farm to fork. By addressing the challenges and innovations in the livestock sector, Livestock Research Today aims to contribute to sustainable farming practices, improved animal health and welfare, and safe, high-quality food production.
The journal invites research across a wide range of specialized topics, including but not limited to:
- Livestock and Poultry Production: Exploring efficient production methods to enhance productivity and sustainability.
- Livestock Breeding and Genetics: Investigating genetic advancements and selective breeding techniques for optimized livestock quality.
- Livestock Health: Focused studies on improving animal health to enhance productivity and quality.
- Livestock Management: Approaches to managing livestock for optimal welfare and productivity.
- Sustainable Livestock Farming: Addressing environmental challenges and developing eco-friendly practices.
- Animal Disease Control: Innovative research on preventing and controlling diseases within livestock populations.
- Feed Formulation and Feed Optimization: Techniques for creating balanced and sustainable feed solutions.
- Environmental Impact of Livestock & Poultry Production: Evaluating and mitigating environmental footprints of livestock farming.
- Livestock Immunology: Studies aimed at understanding and improving immune responses in livestock.
- Welfare and Behavior: Research on promoting positive animal welfare and understanding behavioral patterns.
- Antibiotic Alternatives and Resistance in Poultry: Identifying alternatives to antibiotics to combat resistance issues.
- Product Quality and Safe Food Production: Ensuring high-quality, safe food from animal products.
Peer-Review Process:
The journal upholds a rigorous single-blind peer-review process that emphasizes rapid, unbiased, and comprehensive review. Each submission undergoes a thorough evaluation by distinguished international and national reviewers, including members of the Advisory Board. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and adhere to high scientific and ethical standards. The criteria for acceptance are based on:
- Contribution to scientific knowledge and translational research
- Comprehensive and relevant literature review
- Methodological reliability and reproducibility
- Sound, data-backed conclusions
- Clear, high-quality English writing
Livestock Research Today facilitates compliance with public access policies such as the NIH Public Access Policy, supporting researchers in disseminating their work to a broader audience.