Livestock Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
1871-1413
eISSN 1878-0490
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Livestock Science
Livestock Science (LS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies and Animal Nutrition and Physiology, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1871-1413 (e-ISSN 1878-0490). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2520 USD). OpenAlex records 5,720 works and 138,197 citations, with an h-index of 121.
Livestock Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Livestock Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies research area. 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Livestock Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Livestock Science 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 Livestock Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Livestock Science
- Budget $2520 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Livestock Science Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1871-1413 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-0490 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2520 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Livestock Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2520.
In our subject taxonomy, Livestock Science is classified under Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock and Reproductive Physiology in Livestock.
Livestock Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.610.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.610 | 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.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S14620535
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