Journal of Animal Science
Overview
The Journal of Animal Science is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and notes on various aspects of animal science. It covers topics such as animal genetics, nutrition, physiology, behavior, welfare, and production systems. The journal aims to advance knowledge and understanding of animal science, promoting sustainable practices and improving animal health and productivity.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Anim Sci
Start
1942
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly, <Dec. 1975- >
p-ISSN
0021-8812
e-ISSN
1525-3163
Country
United States
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 904
182
SJR / Ranks: 5630
764
CiteScore / Ranks: 4778
5.20
JIF / Ranks: 3040
3.3
Recent Articles
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Sun M, Xing Y, Yang J, Lin S, Luo Y, Mu X, et al.
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084647
Under current dairy cow feeding conditions, the conversion efficiency of dietary nitrogen into milk protein is less than 30%. A thorough understanding of amino acid (AA) uptake and utilization in...
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Godfrey H, Shoveller A, Kelly J, Kostiuk D, Saunders Blades J, Verbrugghe A
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079272
Indirect calorimetry can provide insights into the metabolic processes occurring in cats through substrate utilization and energy expenditure (EE). Additionally, the influence of dietary macronutrients on the heat increment of...
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Mioto J, Utterback P, Parsons C, Madison S, Adolphe J, de Godoy M
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079135
The use of insects, such as black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal (BSFLM), as an alternative protein source for pet food has gained attention due to their high nutritional...
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Smola M, Utterback P, Sanchez-Sanchez L, Parsons C, Swanson K
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079130
Yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) serve as an alternative protein source. Because the amino acid (AA) concentrations, AA digestibility, and protein quality of ingredients may vary depending on their husbandry, harvest...
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Singh P, Swanson K, Saunders-Blades J, Oba P, Squires E, Shoveller A
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40065638
This study investigated the effects of up to 45% inclusion of whole pulse ingredients in grain-free (GF) diets on the excretion of bile acids (BA) and other fecal metabolites in...
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Maggitt S, Cox J, Dobson K, McCann J, Wickersham T, Drewery M
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40065635
Insects reared in large-scale, commercial settings may be a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock feeds. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) has been researched as a potential protein supplement for cattle,...
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Horton L, Schroeder T, Streeter M, Hutcheson J, Renter D
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40062418
Feedlot cattle in the U.S. have been progressively fed to heavier, more extreme endpoints (EPs) in recent decades. The primary objective was to evaluate economic risk associated with extending days-on-feed...
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Herrick A, Kiser J, Neibergs H
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40057819
Wagyu cattle have seen an upsurge in popularity within the United States in recent years, as consumers seek improved meat quality and intramuscular fat, also known as marbling. The small...
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Nyamiel A, Hazard D, Marcon D, Durand C, Douls S, Bonnafe G, et al.
J Anim Sci
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40056425
Body reserves (BR) mobilization (BRM) and accretion (BRA) are crucial biological processes in ruminants that help them manage negative energy balance and adapt to changing environments. The BR dynamics (BRD)...