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Top Journals in Food Animals

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Food Animals, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Food Animals falls under area Veterinary.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Animal Nutrition


Animal Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Animal Nutrition is 1928. ISSN of this journal is/are 24056383, 24056545.

Impact Score: 7.88 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.691 Overall Ranking: 1928



2. Journal of Integrative Agriculture


Journal of Integrative Agriculture is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by KeAi Publishing Communications Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Integrative Agriculture is 4049. ISSN of this journal is/are 20953119.

Impact Score: 4.74 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.113 Overall Ranking: 4049


3. Animal Frontiers


Animal Frontiers is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Animal Frontiers is 6779. ISSN of this journal is/are 21606064, 21606056.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.799 Overall Ranking: 6779


4. Porcine Health Management


Porcine Health Management is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Small Animals (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Porcine Health Management is 7070. ISSN of this journal is/are 20555660.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.776 Overall Ranking: 7070


5. Preventive Veterinary Medicine


Preventive Veterinary Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Preventive Veterinary Medicine is 7992. ISSN of this journal is/are 01675877, 18731716.

Impact Score: 2.46 h-Index: 115 SJR: 0.708 Overall Ranking: 7992



6. Theriogenology


Theriogenology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Equine (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Small Animals (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Theriogenology is 8040. ISSN of this journal is/are 0093691X, 18793231.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 153 SJR: 0.705 Overall Ranking: 8040


7. Avian Pathology


Avian Pathology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Avian Pathology is 8713. ISSN of this journal is/are 03079457, 14653338.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 100 SJR: 0.658 Overall Ranking: 8713


8. Animal Reproduction Science


Animal Reproduction Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Endocrinology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Animal Reproduction Science is 9052. ISSN of this journal is/are 03784320, 18732232.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 124 SJR: 0.637 Overall Ranking: 9052


9. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition


Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition is 9163. ISSN of this journal is/are 14390396, 09312439.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.631 Overall Ranking: 9163



10. Applied Animal Behaviour Science


Applied Animal Behaviour Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Applied Animal Behaviour Science is 9245. ISSN of this journal is/are 1681591.

Impact Score: 2.15 h-Index: 139 SJR: 0.625 Overall Ranking: 9245


11. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics


Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics is 9256. ISSN of this journal is/are 09312668, 14390388.

Impact Score: 2.04 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.625 Overall Ranking: 9256


12. Domestic Animal Endocrinology


Domestic Animal Endocrinology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Animals (Q2); Endocrinology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Domestic Animal Endocrinology is 9345. ISSN of this journal is/are 18790054, 07397240.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.62 Overall Ranking: 9345


13. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences


Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Horticulture (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Food Science (Q2). It is published by University of Baghdad, College of Agriculture. The overall rank of Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences is 10677. ISSN of this journal is/are 00750530, 24100862.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.545 Overall Ranking: 10677



14. Tropical Animal Health and Production


Tropical Animal Health and Production is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Tropical Animal Health and Production is 11392. ISSN of this journal is/are 15737438, 00494747.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 67 SJR: 0.511 Overall Ranking: 11392


15. Poultry


Poultry is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Poultry is 11576. ISSN of this journal is/are 26741164.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.501 Overall Ranking: 11576


16. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice


Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice is 11889. ISSN of this journal is/are 07490720, 15584240.

Impact Score: 1.73 h-Index: 92 SJR: 0.485 Overall Ranking: 11889


17. Archiv fur Tierzucht


Archiv fur Tierzucht is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Genetics (Q3). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of Archiv fur Tierzucht is 12530. ISSN of this journal is/are 00039438, 23639822.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.454 Overall Ranking: 12530


18. Avian Diseases


Avian Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by American Association of Avian Pathologists. The overall rank of Avian Diseases is 12706. ISSN of this journal is/are 52086.

Impact Score: 1.38 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.447 Overall Ranking: 12706


19. Small Ruminant Research


Small Ruminant Research is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Small Ruminant Research is 12887. ISSN of this journal is/are 9214488.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.439 Overall Ranking: 12887


20. Annals of Animal Science


Annals of Animal Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Small Animals (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Annals of Animal Science is 12911. ISSN of this journal is/are 23008733, 16423402.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.437 Overall Ranking: 12911


21. Canadian Journal of Animal Science


Canadian Journal of Animal Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Animals (Q2). It is published by Agricultural Institute of Canada. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Animal Science is 13332. ISSN of this journal is/are 83984.

Impact Score: 1.05 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.42 Overall Ranking: 13332


22. Journal fur Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit


Journal fur Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Food Animals (Q2); Biotechnology (Q3); Food Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal fur Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit is 14671. ISSN of this journal is/are 16615751.

Impact Score: 1.64 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.367 Overall Ranking: 14671


23. Scienze Regionali


Scienze Regionali is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q3); Food Animals (Q3); Public Administration (Q3). It is published by Societa Editrice Il Mulino. The overall rank of Scienze Regionali is 15548. ISSN of this journal is/are 17203929, 2035603X.

Impact Score: 0.88 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.336 Overall Ranking: 15548


24. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section A: Animal Science


Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section A: Animal Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Food Animals (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section A: Animal Science is 16174. ISSN of this journal is/are 09064702, 16511972.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.314 Overall Ranking: 16174


25. Tropical Animal Science Journal


Tropical Animal Science Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q2); Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Food Animals (Q3). It is published by Bogor Agricultural University. The overall rank of Tropical Animal Science Journal is 16205. ISSN of this journal is/are 2615790X, 2615787X.

Impact Score: 1.30 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.314 Overall Ranking: 16205


26. Journal of Swine Health and Production


Journal of Swine Health and Production is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Food Animals (Q3). It is published by American Association of Swine Veterinarians. The overall rank of Journal of Swine Health and Production is 18310. ISSN of this journal is/are 1537209X.

Impact Score: 0.34 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.257 Overall Ranking: 18310


27. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology


Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q3). It is published by Indian journals. The overall rank of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology is 20206. ISSN of this journal is/are 0974181X, 09722963.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.217 Overall Ranking: 20206


28. Economia Agro-Alimentare


Economia Agro-Alimentare is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q2); Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Food Animals (Q3); Food Science (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q4); Economics and Econometrics (Q4); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q4). It is published by FrancoAngeli. The overall rank of Economia Agro-Alimentare is 20214. ISSN of this journal is/are 19724802, 11261668.

Impact Score: 0.73 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.217 Overall Ranking: 20214


29. Journal of World's Poultry Research


Journal of World's Poultry Research is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Food Animals (Q3). It is published by Scienceline Publication. The overall rank of Journal of World's Poultry Research is 20238. ISSN of this journal is/are 2322455X.

Impact Score: 0.64 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.217 Overall Ranking: 20238


30. International Journal of Dairy Science


International Journal of Dairy Science is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q4). It is published by Asian Network for Scientific Information. The overall rank of International Journal of Dairy Science is 20650. ISSN of this journal is/are 18119743, 18119751.

Impact Score: 0.78 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.209 Overall Ranking: 20650


31. Tierarztliche Praxis Ausgabe G: Grosstiere - Nutztiere


Tierarztliche Praxis Ausgabe G: Grosstiere - Nutztiere is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q3); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Georg Thieme Verlag. The overall rank of Tierarztliche Praxis Ausgabe G: Grosstiere - Nutztiere is 21255. ISSN of this journal is/are 14341220, 25675834.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.199 Overall Ranking: 21255


32. European Poultry Science


European Poultry Science is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q4). It is published by Verlag Eugen Ulmer. The overall rank of European Poultry Science is 21791. ISSN of this journal is/are 16129199.

Impact Score: 0.47 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.19 Overall Ranking: 21791


33. Poultry Science Journal


Poultry Science Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Food Animals (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q4). It is published by Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The overall rank of Poultry Science Journal is 22108. ISSN of this journal is/are 23456604, 23456566.

Impact Score: 0.81 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.186 Overall Ranking: 22108


34. Letters in Animal Biology


Letters in Animal Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q2); Small Animals (Q3); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q3); Food Animals (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Letters in Animal Biology is 22628. ISSN of this journal is/are 25840479.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.178 Overall Ranking: 22628


35. Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition


Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q4); Food Animals (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition is 22717. ISSN of this journal is/are 1006267X.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.176 Overall Ranking: 22717


36. Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science(Egypt)


Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science(Egypt) is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q3); Small Animals (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by National Information and Documentation Centre. The overall rank of Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science(Egypt) is 22972. ISSN of this journal is/are 11100222, 2357089X.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.172 Overall Ranking: 22972


37. Archives of Veterinary Medicine


Archives of Veterinary Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q3); Small Animals (Q3); Food Animals (Q4); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by Scientific Veterinary Institute Novi Sad. The overall rank of Archives of Veterinary Medicine is 23084. ISSN of this journal is/are 18209955, 26834138.

Impact Score: 0.56 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.17 Overall Ranking: 23084


38. Meat Technology


Meat Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Food Science (Q4). It is published by Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology. The overall rank of Meat Technology is 24094. ISSN of this journal is/are 24664812, 25604295.

Impact Score: 0.44 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.156 Overall Ranking: 24094


39. International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics


International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q4); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q4). It is published by New Century Health Publishers. The overall rank of International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics is 24313. ISSN of this journal is/are 15551431.

Impact Score: 0.25 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.153 Overall Ranking: 24313


40. Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal (Egypt)


Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal (Egypt) is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Small Animals (Q4); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by Assiut University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The overall rank of Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal (Egypt) is 24820. ISSN of this journal is/are 23145226, 10125973.

Impact Score: 0.53 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.146 Overall Ranking: 24820


41. Indonesian Journal of Halal Research


Indonesian Journal of Halal Research is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q2); Food Animals (Q4); Food Science (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Indonesian Journal of Halal Research is 25631. ISSN of this journal is/are 26570165, 26563754.

Impact Score: 0.90 h-Index: 1 SJR: 0.136 Overall Ranking: 25631


42. Zuchtungskunde


Zuchtungskunde is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q4); Food Animals (Q4). It is published by Verlag Eugen Ulmer. The overall rank of Zuchtungskunde is 25776. ISSN of this journal is/are 445401.

Impact Score: 0.18 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.135 Overall Ranking: 25776


43. Analecta Veterinaria


Analecta Veterinaria is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Small Animals (Q4); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by National University of la Plata Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. The overall rank of Analecta Veterinaria is 25778. ISSN of this journal is/are 15142590, 03655148.

Impact Score: 0.24 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.134 Overall Ranking: 25778


44. Journal of Economic Animal


Journal of Economic Animal is a journal covering the categories related to Equine (Q4); Food Animals (Q4); Small Animals (Q4); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Journal of Economic Animal is 27599. ISSN of this journal is/are 10077448.

Impact Score: 0.13 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.117 Overall Ranking: 27599








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Food Animals or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Food Animals


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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