The animal Management Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Isabelle Louveau as the new Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of animal, the esteemed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the fields of animal science and management. Dr. Louveau's extensive experience in scientific publishing make her an invaluable addition to the leadership team at animal.

Joining in January 2024, Isabelle Louveau will work alongside the current Editor-in-Chief, Isabelle Ortigues, and other team members to create a seamless transition, ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities and maintaining the journal's commitment to delivering high-quality and impactful research to its readership.

Theanimal Management Board is confident that Isabelle Louveau's proven expertise and dedication to scientific publishing will further enhance animal's reputation as a leading platform for cutting-edge research in animal science. Her vision for the journal aligns perfectly with its mission of fostering knowledge dissemination and supporting innovative research within the field.

"We are excited to welcome Isabelle Louveau to our team as the new Editor-in-Chief," said Jaap van Milgen, INRAE and Independent Chair of the animal Management Board. "Her unique background and remarkable accomplishments in scientific publishing make her the ideal candidate to lead animal to new heights. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Isabelle Ortigues-Marty for her invaluable contributions and her commitment to supporting a seamless transition process."

Ms. Louveau expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, stating, "I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead animal as its Editor-in-Chief. I look forward to working closely with the talented team at the journal and contributing to the advancement of animal science through impactful research publication. Together, we will maintain animal's position as a beacon of excellence in the field."

During the transition period, Isabelle Louveau and Isabelle Ortigues-Marty will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless editorial process. This transition strategy highlights animal's commitment to maintaining its high standards and continuing to serve as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the animal management field.

The entire animal team and the animal Management Board extend their sincere appreciation to Isabelle Louveau for accepting this prestigious role. Her leadership is poised to usher in a new era of growth and innovation for animal and build on the stellar work delivered by Isabelle Ortigues-Marty who leaves the journal with an all time high impact factor of 3.6.

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