About the Journal
About the Journal
Animal & AgriFood Research (AAFR) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge across Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Science and Food Technology. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academicians, professionals and industry experts to communicate original research and emerging developments related to animal health and production, agriculture, aquatic resources, food systems and associated technologies.
AAFR encourages high-quality research addressing contemporary challenges in animal health and welfare, livestock production, aquaculture and fisheries, sustainable agriculture, food production, food safety, food quality, processing technologies and value addition. Particular emphasis is placed on innovative and multidisciplinary approaches that contribute to sustainable production systems, efficient utilisation of biological resources, food and nutritional security, environmental sustainability and improved human and animal well-being.
The journal aims to connect research across the animal, agricultural, fisheries and food sectors by promoting scientific exchange between traditionally separate disciplines. AAFR welcomes fundamental, applied and translational research with regional or international relevance and encourages studies capable of generating practical solutions for sustainable livestock, agricultural, aquatic and food systems.
Through the dissemination of scientifically sound and impactful research, Animal & AgriFood Research seeks to contribute to the advancement of sustainable agriculture and food systems in alignment with global priorities including One Health, food security, climate resilience, circular bioeconomy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Our Aim
The aim of Animal & AgriFood Research (AAFR) is to advance and disseminate reliable, innovative and impactful research across Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Science and Food Technology.
The journal seeks to promote scientific discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and the practical application of research to improve animal health and production, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, food systems and associated industries. AAFR welcomes fundamental, applied, clinical, field-based, survey-based and socio-economic research that contributes to sustainable development, food and nutritional security and resilient animal and agri-food systems.
AAFR especially welcomes research that:
- Advances knowledge across veterinary, animal, fisheries, agricultural and food sciences.
- Addresses emerging challenges in animal health, production, agriculture, aquaculture and food systems.
- Translates scientific findings into practical applications, technologies and field-level solutions.
- Encourages interdisciplinary, collaborative and innovative research.
- Supports animal health and welfare, sustainable production, food safety and nutritional security.
- Contributes to One Health, climate resilience, resource efficiency and sustainable development.
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Our Scope
Animal & AgriFood Research (AAFR) provides a multidisciplinary platform for research across Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Science and Food Technology.
The journal covers a broad range of subjects including animal health and welfare, veterinary clinical sciences, livestock and poultry production, animal nutrition, breeding and genetics, reproduction, fisheries and aquaculture, aquatic animal health, crop production, horticulture, agronomy, soil science, food science and technology, food processing, food safety and quality, biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.
AAFR also welcomes research in veterinary public health, epidemiology, One Health, livestock and agricultural economics, marketing, agribusiness, value chains, entrepreneurship, consumer studies, extension education, rural development, survey-based research and technology adoption.
Interdisciplinary research linking animals, agriculture, fisheries and food systems with sustainability, climate resilience, resource efficiency, innovation, emerging technologies and global food and nutritional security is particularly encouraged.
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Our Commitment
AAFR is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific quality, research integrity, transparency and publication ethics. Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo editorial assessment and appropriate peer review to ensure scientific relevance, methodological soundness and scholarly quality before acceptance for publication.
The journal is committed to responsible and ethical scholarly publishing, editorial independence, transparency, fair peer review and open access to scientific knowledge. AAFR seeks to provide authors, reviewers and readers with a professional and inclusive platform for the responsible communication of research.
By facilitating the dissemination and exchange of reliable scientific knowledge, AAFR aims to support research, innovation and evidence-based practices that advance animal health, agriculture, fisheries, food systems and sustainable development worldwide.
