Journal profile · Reproductive Biology
Theriogenology
ISSN 0093-691X · eISSN 1879-3231 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Semimonthly · Founded 1974
Theriogenology: CAS Zone 2 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.86; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,360; median 87 days to acceptance (100 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy (Elsevier website: 52%); 411 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Theriogenology is published by Elsevier Inc. 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 Reproductive Biology and Fertility, Reproductive Physiology in Livestock and Sperm and Testicular Function, together about 53.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Theriogenology is a journal for researchers, practitioners, clinicians, and industry professionals.Theriogenology aims to cover animal reproductive physiology, management and biotechnologies. It mainly publishes research articles and may only accept unsolicited reviews if they are on cutting edge fields and are prepared by teams with outstanding expertise on the relevant subjects.Species of interest for the journal include:• Farm animals (cattle, swine, small ruminants) • Companion animals (horses, dogs, cats) • Farmed poultry and farmed fish. Please note that papers dealing with wildlife are not eligible for submission to “Theriogenology” and should rather be directed towards “Theriogenology Wild”.Theriogenology does not accept submissions reporting studies conducted in invertebrates or humans. Furthermore, toxicological studies run in animals to document risks/effects in humans of drugs, plant extracts and environmental pollutants are also outside the scope of Theriogenology.For all studies on sperm quality, please refer to the journal-specific Instructions to Authors.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Reproductive Biology
Editor-in-chief Christopher PricePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 13, Italy 5, Brazil 4, Japan 2, France 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Reproductive Biology and FertilityMedicine20.8%
- Reproductive Physiology in LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences19.1%
- Sperm and Testicular FunctionMedicine13.3%
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestockBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.3%
- Animal Genetics and ReproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4%
- Ovarian function and disordersMedicine3.9%
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences2.6%
- Veterinary Equine Medical ResearchVeterinary2.5%
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 | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Reproductive Biology | Zone 3 |
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 | Reproductive Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | 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 | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Reproductive Biology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 2.86LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.78LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.01LetPub ·
- h-index
- 118LetPub ·
- h-index
- 199OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11,109OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 379LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 19,104 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 313 | 90 | 60 |
| 2025 | 411 | 144 | 857 |
| 2024 | 390 | 152 | 2,023 |
| 2023 | 393 | 126 | 3,265 |
| 2022 | 430 | 134 | 4,681 |
| 2021 | 359 | 99 | 5,166 |
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
87 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 64 days – 139 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 92 days
- Sample
- 100 articles with submission and acceptance dates (853 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)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 52%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 77 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 4,360 / EUR 4,080 / GBP 3,490 / JPY 540,770 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,140 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted6
- original researchOriginal 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
- original research articleOriginal 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
- original research paperOriginal 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
- 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
- review articleOriginal 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
- review articlesReview Articles should cover subjects within the scope of the journal that are of active current interest. They are usually invited, but prospective Authors may…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
Authors must follow Elsevier's 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
Open access options available; journal supports open access. Model summary
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; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; decision made by editors. 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 per Elsevier's article sharing policy; free preprint posting service on SSRN offered. 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 Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1974
- ISSN
- 0093-691X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-3231
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Theriogenology
What CAS zone is Theriogenology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Theriogenology is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Veterinary Sciences / Reproductive Biology. 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 Theriogenology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.86; CiteScore 5.3, h-index 199.
How long does peer review take at Theriogenology?
Based on the dates recorded on 100 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 87 days (interquartile range 64–139 days); authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy (Elsevier website: 52%)”. 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 Theriogenology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Theriogenology based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), Italy (5) and Brazil (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Theriogenology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Theriogenology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Theriogenology open access, and what is the APC?
Theriogenology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,360.
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 2026-08-28). Last updated: .