Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Animal Science

Animal science is the scientific study of animals, particularly those kept by humans, encompassing their biology, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, health, and welfare. It integrates disciplines such as physiology, breeding and genetics, feed and nutrition science, and management to improve the care, prod…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Animal science is the scientific study of animals, particularly those kept by humans, encompassing their biology, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, health, and welfare. It integrates disciplines such as physiology, breeding and genetics, feed and nutrition science, and management to improve the care, productivity, and well-being of animals in agriculture, companion-animal settings, and research. In the context of veterinary healthcare, animal science provides the foundational knowledge that supports the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, informing decisions about feeding, husbandry, breeding programs, and the conditions that keep animals healthy. Topics within the field range from the nutritional requirements of different species and life stages, to the genetic basis of desirable and disease-related traits, to the design of housing and handling practices that safeguard welfare. Advances in animal science contribute both to animal health and to broader goals such as food safety, sustainable production, and the human-animal bond. By linking biological understanding with practical management, the field underpins effective veterinary practice and responsible stewardship of animals. This page provides an encyclopedic overview of animal science and gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to animal health, nutrition, and welfare within veterinary healthcare.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Animal Science, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

Journal editorial board
Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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