Journal of Dairy Science

Journal of Dairy Science. It is a premier monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). The publication serves as a foundational resource for research in dairy cattle production, milk chemistry, dairy product processing, and related food safety and human nutrition studies. Since its inception, it has been instrumental in disseminating critical findings that shape modern agribusiness and public health policies globally.

History and scope

The journal was established in 1917, emerging alongside the growing professionalization of agricultural research in the United States. Its founding was closely tied to the work of early pioneers like G. Malcolm Trout and institutions such as the University of Illinois. The scope encompasses original research on bovine physiology, lactation biology, genetics of dairy breeds, ruminant nutrition, and the microbiology of fermented milk products. It also covers advancements in sustainable agriculture, greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, and biotechnology applications like genomic selection developed at places like Cornell University and Wageningen University & Research.

Abstracting and indexing

The publication is abstracted and indexed in numerous major databases, ensuring global reach for its scientific content. Key services include the Science Citation Index Expanded, part of the Web of Science platform operated by Clarivate, and the Scopus database from Elsevier. It is also included in PubMed Central and the AGRICOLA database maintained by the National Agricultural Library. Coverage in the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) and CAB Abstracts further solidifies its importance for researchers in food chemistry and international development agencies like the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Editorial policies and impact

The journal operates under rigorous peer-review managed by an international editorial board led by the editor-in-chief. It employs a hybrid open access model, allowing authors from institutions like Texas A&M University or University of California, Davis to choose publication routes. Its impact factor, as reported by the Journal Citation Reports, consistently ranks it among top publications in the Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science category. The editorial policies emphasize ethical standards aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and often feature special issues on topics like mastitis control or the Paris Agreement's implications for dairy.

Notable articles and research

Landmark studies published have profoundly influenced industry practices and scientific understanding. Seminal work on bovine somatotropin (BST) by researchers like Dale E. Bauman of Cornell University was extensively debated. Pioneering research on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and its health effects originated from teams at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The journal has also featured breakthrough papers on methane mitigation from University of Reading scientists, probiotic cultures from Chr. Hansen, and genome-wide association studies for traits like milk protein yield conducted by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.

Related publications

The American Dairy Science Association also publishes the Journal of Animal Science, which focuses more broadly on livestock and poultry science. Other closely related journals in the field include the International Dairy Journal, published by Elsevier, and the Dairy Science & Technology journal from Springer. Societies like the American Society of Animal Science and the European Federation of Animal Science often feature complementary research presented at events like the ADSA Annual Meeting or the World Dairy Expo.

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