Journal profile · Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Animal Feed Science and Technology
ISSN 0377-8401 · eISSN 1873-2216 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Biweekly · Founded 1976
Animal Feed Science and Technology: CAS Zone 2 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.17; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,250; review about 151 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 20%; 334 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Animal Feed Science and Technology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Animal Nutrition and Physiology and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, together about 46.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Animal Science and Zoology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International Scientific Journal Covering Research on Animal Nutrition, Feeding and TechnologyAnimal Feed Science and Technology is a unique journal publishing scientific papers of international interest focusing on animal feeds and their feeding.Papers describing research on feed for ruminants and non-ruminants, including poultry, horses, companion animals and aquatic animals, are welcome.The journal covers the following areas:Nutritive value of feeds (e.g., assessment, improvement)Methods of conserving and processing feeds that affect their nutritional valueAgronomic and climatic factors influencing the nutritive value of feedsUtilization of feeds and the improvement of suchMetabolic, production, reproduction and health responses, as well as potential environmental impacts, of diet inputs and feed technologies (e.g., feeds, feed additives, feed components, mycotoxins)Mathematical models relating directly to animal-feed interactionsAnalytical and experimental methods for feed evaluationEnvironmental impacts of feed technologies in animal productionThe journal does not encourage papers with emphasis on animal products, molecular biology, genetics or management, or the regulatory or legal aspects of feeds as well as animal production studies with a focus on animal nutrition that do not have a direct link to a feed or feed technology.Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal's Guide for Authors. Before preparing their manuscript, it is suggested that authors examine the following editorials by the Editors-in-Chief:Editorial on terminology and analytical methods (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 118 (2005) 181-186) Editorial on experimental design and statistical criteria (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 129 (2006) 1-11) Editorial on general suggestions and guidelines (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 134 (2007) 181-188) Editors comments on plagiarism (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 154 (2009) 292-293) Editorial on review techniques and responding on editorial comments (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 155 (2010) 81-85) Editorial on use of replicates in statistical analyses in papers submitted for publication in Animal Feed Science and Technology (Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 171 (2012) 1-5)For an example of a sample manuscript click here.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 9%); most named United States 11, Brazil 9, Spain 8, Mainland China 6, Poland 3 (66 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences24.3%
- Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences16%
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestockBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.9%
- Reproductive Physiology in LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.7%
- Meat and Animal Product QualityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, HealthAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.5%
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Science3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.17LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.09LetPub ·
- h-index
- 102LetPub ·
- h-index
- 191OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,596OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.56OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 26.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 311LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 9,023 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 353 | 113 | 109 |
| 2025 | 334 | 113 | 795 |
| 2024 | 254 | 100 | 1,503 |
| 2023 | 213 | 77 | 2,047 |
| 2022 | 274 | 85 | 3,203 |
| 2021 | 317 | 94 | 5,084 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
151 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 20%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 80 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 151 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,250 / EUR 3,040 / GBP 2,600 / JPY 403,100 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,010 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- book reviewOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
- original research paperOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
- original research papers (regular papers)Original Research Papers (Regular Papers) Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously …Length not stated
- regular paperOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles Review Articles should cover subjects falling within the scope of the journal which are of active current interest.Length not stated
- short communicationOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Original Research Papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Biweekly
- Founded
- 1976
- ISSN
- 0377-8401
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-2216
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Animal Feed Science and Technology
What CAS zone is Animal Feed Science and Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Animal Feed Science and Technology is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Animal Feed Science and Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.17; CiteScore 5.4, h-index 191.
How long does peer review take at Animal Feed Science and Technology?
The publisher reports about 151 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 20%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Animal Feed Science and Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Animal Feed Science and Technology based?
Of the 66 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Brazil (9) and Spain (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Animal Feed Science and Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Animal Feed Science and Technology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Animal Feed Science and Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Animal Feed Science and Technology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,250.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .