Animal Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0268-9146 eISSN 1365-2052 Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Animal Genetics

Animal Genetics (AG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wiley in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 0268-9146 (electronic ISSN 1365-2052).

Animal Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Animal Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.

Animal Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Animal Genetics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Animal Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Animal Genetics
  • Budget $3400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0268-9146
ISSN (Online) 1365-2052
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3400 USD
h-index 118
Total Works 5,361
Total Citations 113,399
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.47 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Animal Genetics is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3400.

Editorially, Animal Genetics concentrates on Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals and Animal Genetics and Reproduction, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Animal Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 5,361 works that have together drawn 113,399 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 118; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.534; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.47.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Genetics

The current impact factor of Animal Genetics is 1.534.

No, Animal Genetics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Animal Genetics is $3400 USD.

Animal Genetics is published by Wiley.

Animal Genetics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Animal Genetics is 0268-9146. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1365-2052.

Animal Genetics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.53, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.534
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.534 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 84 91
2024 111 343
2023 116 741
2022 125 912
2021 140 1,724
2020 146 2,609
2019 146 3,382
2018 134 2,982
2017 105 1,859
2016 134 3,542
2015 144 2,783
2014 145 3,554
Journal at a Glance
5,361
Total Works
113,399
Total Citations
118
h-index
1.47
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Animal Genetics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
2,182 works
Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
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Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
674 works
Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
555 works
Genetic diversity and population structure
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
554 works
Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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melanin and skin pigmentation
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S12146737

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