This journal focuses on the health, welfare, and production of pigs. It covers topics such as disease prevention and control, including viral and bacterial infections, and the impact of management practices on animal well-being. The journal also addresses economic aspects of pig production, including feed efficiency and cost analysis, and explores the use of technology for monitoring and improving animal health and welfare.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Animal Science and ZoologyQ1
Food AnimalsQ1
Small AnimalsQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Veterinary Sciences
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and ZoologySmall AnimalsFood Animals
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Animal Behavior and Welfare StudiesAnimal Virus Infections StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyMicrobial infections and disease researchAnimal health and immunologyViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologySARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchVeterinary medicine and infectious diseasesSalmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology