Animals : an Open Access Journal from Mdpi
Overview
'Animals: an open access journal from MDPI' is a reputable scientific publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of animals. It covers a wide range of topics, including animal behavior, physiology, genetics, conservation, and welfare. With its rigorous peer-review process and open access policy, the journal provides a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the field of animal science.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Animals (Basel)
Start
2010
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
e-ISSN
2076-2615
Country
Switzerland
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4734
75
SJR / Ranks: 6343
698
CiteScore / Ranks: 6351
4.20
JIF / Ranks: 3481
3.0
Recent Articles
1.
Sikora B, Unsoeld M, Melzer R, Friedrich S, Hromada M, Skoracki M
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076047
Quill mites of the family Syringophilidae (Acariformes: Prostigmata) are highly specialised avian ectoparasites that inhabit feather quills. Despite their widespread occurrence, their diversity, distribution, and host associations remain poorly understood....
2.
Aparicio-Arnay M, Yeste-Vizcaino N, Soria N, Cambra J, Isabel B, Pineiro C, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076046
The results obtained using precision feeding in maternities (electronic sow feeders, ESFs) may be affected by the type of farrowing pen, as the design of the pen may modify the...
3.
Carbajal A, Lobato I, Agusti C, Munoz-Baquero M, Serres-Corral P, Lopez-Bejar M
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076045
The present study marks a significant step forward in validating the use of skin biopsies for measuring reproductive steroid hormones in sharks. Given the conservation concerns surrounding many chondrichthyan species...
4.
Medina-Serra R, Lopez-Abradelo P, Belda E, Riding-Medina H, Laredo F, Marwood R, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076044
Lumbar and lumbosacral pain in dogs often involves multiple concurrent spinal pathologies, complicating the identification of primary pain generators. This study assessed the associations between MRI-diagnosed spinal pathologies and pain...
5.
Tardiolo G, La Fauci D, Riggio V, Daghio M, Di Salvo E, Zumbo A, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076043
The diversity and composition of the gut microbiota are widely recognized as fundamental factors influencing the well-being and productivity of domestic animals. Advancements in sequencing technologies have revolutionized studies in...
6.
Gaal D, Heltai M, Sandor G, Schally G, Csanyi E
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076042
The large-scale expansion of the golden jackal () across Europe in recent decades has been strongly influenced by its successful space and habitat use. In this study, we analyzed the...
7.
Sopian Y, Sahatsanon K, Satsook A, Arjin C, Sringarm K, Lumsangkul C, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076041
This study investigated the effects of dietary residues (CR) on broiler growth and meat characteristics. A total of 256 one-day-old male Ross-308 broilers were randomly assigned to four treatments: a...
8.
Li D, Zhang K, Xue X, Bai Z, Yang L, Qi J, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076040
This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of (TC) on Tibetan yak-origin -induced diarrhea and dysentery in mice. The levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α), anti-inflammatory...
9.
Fang P, Sheng S, Li Y, Li Y, Mo R, Mei H, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076039
Territorial crustaceans exhibit a complex set of personality traits and behavioral characteristics that are critical for their survival, growth, and overall welfare. This study aimed to systematically investigate the interplay...
10.
Ashraf S, Yasein G, Ali Q, Afshan K, Betson M, Sargison N, et al.
Animals (Basel)
. 2025 Mar;
15(5).
PMID: 40076038
Trypanosomes are parasitic protozoa that cause severe diseases in humans and animals. The most important species of Trypanosmes include and . The most well-known human diseases are sleeping sickness in...