Dear Members

As you will be aware, at the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) we are incredibly proud to have the esteemed animal as our society's journal. Standing the test of time, animal publishes robust, scientific and ethically led articles for researchers, industry, stakeholders and policy makers across the globe.

It offers our members unparalleled benefits and sets itself apart as the premier platform for disseminating robust cutting-edge research and advancements in the field.

As a leading peer-reviewed publication, it offers an exceptional platform for researchers to showcase their work and contribute to the ongoing expansion of knowledge in the field of animal sciences. Here are the key reasons why submitting your article to animal is a choice that will greatly benefit you:

Supporting your Society: animal is a journal for scientists by scientists, and is managed by a consortium composed of members from BSAS, EAAP and INRAe. By choosing to have your article published in this prestigious journal, you support the core activities of BSAS which receives a contribution from every paper published, allowing us to reinvest in animal science.

Exceptional Reputation: animal boasts an impeccable reputation in the scientific community, and has recently moved up to 7th out of 62 journals in Agriculture, Dairy and Animal Science, with an impact factor of 3.6. With its stringent peer-review process and meticulous editorial standards, the journal ensures that only high-quality research is published. By having your article accepted and published in animal, you align yourself with excellence and gain recognition among your peers.

Wide Readership: animal enjoys a vast readership that spans across academia, research institutions, conservation organisations, and industry professionals. By choosing animal as your publication platform, you maximise the visibility and impact of your research, reaching a global audience interested in animal sciences and related fields.

Rapid Publication: animal understands the importance of timely dissemination of research findings. With its new publication processes, the journal aims to minimise the time to first review and provide swift access to groundbreaking research. By choosing animal, you ensure that your work receives the attention it deserves without compromising on quality or accuracy.

Interdisciplinary Approach: animal welcomes articles from various sub-disciplines within animal sciences, including Animal Performance and Productivity, Animal Welfare, Animal Health, Food Security, Environment, Climate Change, Product Quality, Human Health and Nutrition, and Sustainability of Animal Agriculture and Livestock Systems. The journal embraces an interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas among researchers from different domains. Publishing with animal provides an opportunity to engage with a diverse community of experts and explore new perspectives.

Open Access: In recognition of the importance of open access to scientific research, animal publishes all its papers as Open Access which will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, copy and distribute.

BSAS Member Discount: All registered BSAS members may take advantage of a 15% discount on the article procoessing charge (APC).

To learn more about animal and the submission process, please visit https://bsas.org.uk/publicatio... or contact bsas@bsas.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your research and collaborating with you in advancing animal science.