Journal profile · Veterinary Sciences
Research in Veterinary Science
ISSN 0034-5288 · eISSN 1532-2661 · Elsevier · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1960
Research in Veterinary Science: CAS Zone 3 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.01; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,290; median 109 days to acceptance (115 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 50%; 405 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Research in Veterinary Science is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microbial infections and disease research, Animal Virus Infections Studies and Animal Nutrition and Physiology, together about 20.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official Journal of the Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work.Research in Veterinary Science is an international, multidisciplinary journal publishing novel original research and high-impact reviews of the highest scientific and ethical standards across all aspects of veterinary and comparative biomedical research. The journal aims to advance veterinary science by disseminating significant scientific discoveries that improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of animal diseases, while promoting veterinary education and the One Health concept. The journal welcomes high-quality research spanning basic, translational and clinical veterinary sciences, including comparative medicine, infectious and zoonotic diseases, epidemiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, animal welfare, nutrition, diagnostic sciences, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, veterinary education and professional practice. Submissions should address important scientific questions, demonstrate methodological rigor, and provide findings that are broadly relevant to veterinary medicine and comparative biomedical research.Studies lacking novelty, scientific rigor or broad relevance are not appropriate for the journal. This includes preliminary or descriptive studies, poorly designed or inadequately controlled investigations, research with limited generalisability beyond a local setting, routine case reports that do not substantially advance scientific knowledge, and production-focused nutrition or zootechnical studies aimed solely at improving commercial performance. While systematic reviews and meta-analyses are encouraged, the journal publishes only a limited number of high-impact narrative reviews.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Veterinary Sciences
Editor-in-chief G. GabaiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 6, United Kingdom 4, Italy 4, Spain 2, France 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microbial infections and disease researchImmunology and Microbiology7.5%
- Animal Virus Infections StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary6.4%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.9%
- Reproductive Physiology in LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.3%
- Vector-Borne Animal DiseasesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyMedicine5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
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
- 2.01LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 129OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,399OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.89OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 30.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 374LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,353 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 289 | 117 | 56 |
| 2025 | 405 | 169 | 662 |
| 2024 | 283 | 129 | 1,129 |
| 2023 | 281 | 118 | 1,853 |
| 2022 | 304 | 111 | 2,543 |
| 2021 | 290 | 86 | 4,299 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
109 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 80 days – 171 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (115 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 112 days
- Sample
- 115 articles with submission and acceptance dates (762 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 9 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 50 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 102 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 3,290 / EUR 3,080 / GBP 2,630 / JPY 408,060 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,260 | — | — |
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
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Not considered
- preliminary or descriptive studies; poorly designed or inadequately controlled investigations
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- case reporteferences. An abstract is not required. Case Reports Case reports should be up to 2500 words excluding references, 25 references, 4 tables and/or figuremain text ≤ 2,500 words · references ≤ 25
- case reportsCase reports should be up to 2500 words excluding references, 25 references, 4 tables and/or figures.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor offering comment or useful critique on material published in the journal are welcomed.Length not stated
- original research papersOriginal research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously published elsewhere, except in a prelimina…Length not stated
- perspectivePerspectives should highlight topics focusing on recent developments in an area, with particular emphasis on those aspects that are of greatest interest and/or …main text ≤ 1,200 words
- perspectivesPerspectives should highlight topics focusing on recent developments in an area, with particular emphasis on those aspects that are of greatest interest and/or …Length not stated
- review articleReview articles on veterinary topics are invited for publication. They should give an update on recent advances in a particular field and be targeted at researc…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articlesReview articles on veterinary topics are invited for publication. They should give an update on recent advances in a particular field and be targeted at researc…Length not stated
- short communicationlsewhere, except in a preliminary form. Short Communications Short Communications should not exceed 1600 words and include no more than two tables or figures. T…main text ≤ 1,600 words
- short communicationsShort Communications should not exceed 1600 words and include no more than two tables or figures.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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 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
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1960
- ISSN
- 0034-5288
- Electronic ISSN
- 1532-2661
- Society / sponsor
- Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Research in Veterinary Science
What CAS zone is Research in Veterinary Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Research in Veterinary Science is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Veterinary Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Research in Veterinary Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.01; CiteScore 3.5, h-index 129.
How long does peer review take at Research in Veterinary Science?
Based on the dates recorded on 115 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 109 days (interquartile range 80–171 days); authors report an average review time of about 9 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 50%”. 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 Research in Veterinary Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Author–date. 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 Research in Veterinary Science based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), United Kingdom (4) and Italy (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Research in Veterinary Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Research in Veterinary Science is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Research in Veterinary Science open access, and what is the APC?
Research in Veterinary Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,290.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .