About the Journal
Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology publishes articles in all areas of animal nutrition and feed technology i.e., biochemical and physiological basis of protein, energy, fat, mineral and vitamin metabolism, nutritional effects on animal performance, clinical nutrition, gut health, nutritional quality, safety and toxicity of feedstuff, practical animal feeding, production, processing and preservation of feedstuff for farm, pet, wild and aquatic animals. In addition, the journal publishes review articles on topics of current interest. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology also accepts submissions such as criticism, opinion, historical articles and book reviews.
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Aims and Scope
Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology journal is aimed at giving wide publicity to the advanced research in the diverse field of animal nutrition and feed technology globally, covering aspects related to nutrition and animal production, welfare and health, climate resilience, sustainable development, pet and wildlife nutrition, feed resource management etc. The journal also publishes review articles on topics of current interest. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology also accepts submissions such as criticism, opinion, historical articles and book reviews.
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sunil E. Jadhav
Principal Scientist,
Division of Animal Nutrition,
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar - 243122, India
Editors
Dr. Neeta Agrawal
Ex-Chief Technical Officer,
Division of Animal Nutrition,
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar - 243122, India
Dr. P. Vasan
Scientist,
Division of Avian Physiology and Reproduction,
ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute,
Izatnagar - 243122, India
Dr. Gopi M.
Scientist,
Division of Avian Physiology and Reproduction,
ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute,
Izatnagar - 243122, India
Editorial Advisory Board
Chief Editorial Advisor
Dr. Kusumakar Sharma
Ex-Assistant Director General (HRD),
Indian Council of Agriculture Research,
Greater Noida-201308, India
Editorial Advisors
Dr. Narayan Dutta
Principal Scientist,
Division of Animal Nutrition,
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar - 243122, India
Dr. Ashok K. Pattanaik
R&D Head,
Godrej Agrovet,
Nashik-422011, India
Dr C.S. Prasad
Former Director,
NIANP,
Bengaluru - 560003, India
Dr. D.V.R. Prakash Rao
Chairman,
Prakash Food and Feed Mills Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai - 600029, India
Dr. G.S. Howarth
Professor & Associate Head (Research),
School of Animal and Veterinary Science,
The University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus,
Adelaide - SA 5006, Australia
Dr. M. Wanapat
Professor,
Department of Animal Science,
KhonKaen University,
KhonKaen - 40002, Thailand
Dr. T.G. Nagaraja
University Distinguished Professor,
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology,
Kansas State University,
Manhattan - 66506-5606, USA
Dr. U. Krishnamoorthy
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Food Production,
The University of the West Indies,
Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Dr. V. Ravindran
Professor,
Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences,
Massey University,
Palmerston North - 4442, New Zealand
Editorial Board Members
Dr. A. Kannan
Senior Scientist (Animal Nutrition),
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Palampur - 176061, India
Dr. A. Sahoo
Principal Scientist & Head,
Animal Nutrition Division,
Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute,
Avikanagar - 304501, India
Dr. M.P.S. Bakshi
Former Head,
Department of Animal Nutrition,
GADVASU,
792, Street # 9, Punjab Mata Nagar,
Ludhiana-13, India
Dr. A.Z.M. Salem
Professor,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of the State of Mexico,
Toluca, Mexico
Dr. B.N. Saikia
Dean,
College of Veterinary Science,
Assam Agricultural University,
Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022, India
Dr. H.A.M. Ali
Associate Professor & Head,
College of Animal Production,
University of Bahri,
Khartoum, Sudan
Dr. J. Lohakare
Visiting Faculty,
Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences,
Oregon State University,
Corvallis, USA
Dr. J. Syama Dayal
Principal Scientist,
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture,
Chennai - 600028, India
Dr. K.G. Umesh
Waltham Scientific Communications Manager,
Mars International India,
Hyderabad - 500033, India
Dr. L.M. Musalia
Professor,
Department of Animal Science,
Egerton University,
Kenya
Dr. M.K. Tripathi
Principal Scientist,
ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats,
Makhdoom - 281122, India
Dr. O.A. Olafadehan
Senior Lecturer,
University of Abuja,
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. P.A. Iji
Professor of Animal Science,
University of New England,
Armidale - NSW 2351, Australia
Dr. Pietro Celi
Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Production and Health,
Faculty of Veterinary Science,
Sydney, NSW 2567, Australia
Dr. R. Bhatta
Director,
ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology,
Bengaluru - 560030, India
Dr. S. Anandan
Livestock Nutritionist,
International Livestock Research Institute,
Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr. S.K. Gowda
Principal Scientist,
ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology,
Bengaluru - 560030, India
Dr. S.K. Mahanta
Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition),
ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute,
Jhansi - 284003, India
Dr. S.S. Giri
Head, Fish Nutrition and Physiology Division,
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture,
Bhubaneswar - 751002, India
Dr. Vishnu Sharma
Former Vice Chancellor,
Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research,
Jaipur-302031, India
Dr. S.T. Beyene
Associate Professor,
Rangeland Ecology & Management,
University of Fort Hare,
Alice 5700, South Africa
Dr. S.V. Rama Rao
Principal Scientist,
ICAR-Project Directorate on Poultry,
Hyderabad - 500030, India
Dr. T.C. Loh
Professor,
Department of Animal Science,
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang,
Selangor - 43400, Malaysia
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Manuscripts submitted to Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology journals are evaluated entirely on the basis of their scientific merit. The journal is not a paid publication; however, nominal article processing charges are applied for every accepted manuscript. All possible actions are taken to maintain the highest standards of publication ethics and to prevent malpractices. Authors who submit papers to our journal indicate that their work is original and unpublished and is not under consideration for publication anywhere. In addition, authors confirm that their paper is their own original work that has not been copied or plagiarized, in whole or in part, from other works and if the authors have used the works of others the same has been appropriately cited or quoted. Moreover, the service provider (Indianjournals.com) for this journal performs plagiarism check of every submitted manuscript.
Responsibilities of Editors
The Editorial Board of the Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology is responsible for taking a decision regarding publishing the articles and have complete freedom and power to reject/accept an article. The evaluation of articles is made on the basis of their scholarly and intellectual content without having regard to the nature of the authors or the institution including gender, race, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship of the authors. The journal follows a policy of fair play in its editorial evaluation. The editors are expected to exercise caution and ensure that they have no conflict of interest with respect to the articles they accept/reject. The editors and the editorial staff follow strict privacy and are required not to reveal any information about a submitted article to anyone other than the corresponding author. Authors are encouraged to correct the errors which are found during the process of review while keeping the secrecy of the reviewers.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Editorial decisions are based on peer review. The reviewers are expected to maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the contents of manuscripts. The reviews are to be conducted objectively and the referees are expected to express their views clearly with supporting reasons. The reviewers should have no conflict of interest with the authors and the subject matter of the research. Similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and any other published paper of which the reviewer may have personal knowledge, may also be brought to the knowledge of the editors. The information or ideas obtained through peer review are of intellectual nature and must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not agree to review the manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative or other relationships with any of the authors or institutions connected to the papers.
Responsibilities of the Authors
Authors are required to present an accurate account of the original research work and also an objective discussion of its significance. The paper should contain sufficient details of the updated literature and references. It is expected that all the authors have significantly contributed to the research. Authors are required to certify that the submitted work is original and has not been published anywhere, and if the authors have used the work of others the same has been properly cited or quoted. Applicable copyright laws and conventions are required to be followed. Copyright materials should be reproduced only with permission and due acknowledgement. Authors are not expected to submit articles describing essentially the same research in more than one journal. Submitting the same article to more than one journal simultaneously is an unethical practice and unacceptable. The corresponding author is required to ensure that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication. All sources of financial support should also be disclosed.
Peer Review Statement
All published articles in Animal Feed Technology Journal undergo strict peer review processes based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by two referees. The ultimate purpose of peer review is to sustain the originality and quality of research work and separation of poor quality and plagiarized manuscripts. Peer review promises research excellence.
Paper Publication Process
Peer Review Policy
The exercise of peer review is to ensure that only good research paper is published. It is an objective process at the heart of good scholarly publishing and is carried out by all reputable scientific journals. Our reviewers therefore play a vigorous role in keeping the high standards of the Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Journal and all manuscripts are peer reviewed following the procedure outlined below.
Initial Manuscript Evaluation
The Editors first evaluate all manuscripts. In some circumstances it is completely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Those rejected at this stage are inadequately original, have serious scientific flaws, have poor grammar or English language, or are outside the aims and scope of the journal. Those that meet the minimum criteria are passed on to experts for review.
Authors of manuscripts rejected at this stage will be informed within 2 weeks of receipt.
Type of Peer Review
The Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology employs single blind review, where the reviewer remains anonymous to the authors during the process.
How the reviewer is selected?
Reviewers are matched to the paper according to their expertise. Our reviewer database contains reviewer contact details together with their subject areas of interest, and this is regularly being updated.
Reviewer Reports
Reviewers are asked to evaluate whether the manuscript:
Reviewers are not expected to correct or copy or edit manuscripts. Language correction is not part of the peer review process. Personal opinions can be expressed in the reviewer confidential comments to Editor section.
How Long Does the Peer Review Process Take?
Generally, the manuscript will be reviewed within 4-8 weeks. Should the reviewers’ reports contradict one another or a report is unnecessarily delayed another expert opinion is sought. Revised manuscripts are usually returned to the editor within 3-4 weeks. The Editor may request more than one revision of article.
Final Report
A final decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be sent to the author along with any recommendations made by the reviewers, and may include precise comments by the reviewers. Editor's Decision is final.
Special Issues / Conference Proceedings
Special issues and/or conference proceedings may have different peer review procedures involving, for example, Guest Editors, conference organisers or scientific committees. Authors contributing to these projects may receive full details of the peer review process on request from the editorial office.
Becoming a Reviewer For The Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Journal
Potential experts in the field, likely to be considered as a reviewer for this Journal, may contact the editorial office by e-mail at anft.journal@gmail.com, and provide their contact details and profile. Reviewers are finalized based on their profile and communicated for review process accordingly.
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Guide to Authors
Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (ANFT) is published tri-annually (January, May and September) in English by the Animal Nutrition Association, India. The suitability of papers for publication in the journal is judged by the peer review. The Editor-in-Chief has full responsibility for papers which are edited in the order received.
Submission of Papers
1. Manuscript of original full-length papers (limited to about 6000 words), review articles (up to 8000 words) and short communications (up to 2500 words) must be typed using Times New Roman (font size 11) on A-4 paper, 1.5- spaced. The main document, complete with the tables and figures, should be submitted as a single file using the journal's online platform (). The entire manuscript must be page-numbered and line-numbered continuously. The manuscript, in general, should be organized in the order:
2. Tables should be 1.5-spaced and as few as possible. Weights and measures must be expressed in the metric system and temperature in the Celsius scale. Data on diet composition and digestibility, etc. must be in percentages preferably. Energy values must be expressed in kcal/g or Mcal/kg units.
3. The legends for figures should be typed on a separate sheet. Clear photographs of standard pixel prepared carefully only will be accepted. While submitting graphs/figures the related data in the excel file shall be submitted preferably.
Structure of Manuscript
Title Page
The first page of the manuscript should start with a title page containing in order a short title, main title, author(s) name(s), institution with address (including city, postal code and country), corresponding author email, present address of authors (if applicable). The short title at the top is to be followed by the main title typed in bold style in sentence case format and set in the center of the page. Title will be followed by the names of authors with initials of first and middle name followed by the last name (surname). Authors listed for the manuscript implies that they are aware of the research reported and accept the responsibility for the content of the manuscript.
The name of the corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk, and identified with email address at the bottom. When a paper has several authors from different institutions, place the numerical superscript to the names of the authors with the respective address as the footnotes at the bottom of the page, after the corresponding author's email. A model title page can be found online. [
Abstract
The abstract (not more than 300 words) should appear on a separate page following the title page. The word ABSTRACT is centred, printed in bold style in capital letters. The text of the abstract should start on the next line. It should start with a statement defining the objectives, followed by a brief description of the experimental design (no. of animals with mean age, sex and body weight, and study duration), important findings (based the statistical analysis) and conclusions of the experiment. Abbreviations that appear in the abstract must be defined before they are first used.
Keywords
List up to five keywords, arranged alphabetically, at the end of the abstract that best describes the nature of the research. The term ‘Keywords’ is to be typed in bold style followed by a colon. The first letter of each keyword should be in upper case separated by commas.
Headings
Major headings [INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION CONCLUSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (if any) and REFERENCES] are aligned with the left margin, with the entire heading capitalized using bold letters. Major headings of review papers may deviate from this standard format.
Sub-Headings (if required): First sub-heading should appear at the left margin on a separate line in italics with only the first letter capitalized and followed by no punctuation. Second sub-heading should appear at the beginning of the first line of a paragraph in italics followed by a colon and with only the first letter capitalized.
Introduction
The introduction should start on a new page. It should justify the research problem based on a brief review of the latest background literature, leading to identification of gap in knowledge, and specify the hypothesis to be tested. The introduction should invariably end with the objective(s) of the study.
Materials and Methods
A clear description or specific original reference is required for all biological, analytical and statistical procedures used in the experiment. Routine and widely used protocols must not be presented in detail; a simple mention of the concerned reference should serve the purpose. However, modification(s) of the procedures, if any, must be briefly explained. Diets, animals (breed, sex, age, body weight and weighing condition), analytical techniques, measurements and statistical models should be described. The group names/ abbreviations should be well defined in the abstract as well as in the Materials & Methods sections. While mentioning time, the 12-hour clock system should be used (e.g., 5.00 am, 6.45 pm).
Results and Discussion
The results should elaborate or explain the data presented in tables or figures. Authors are advised to avoid repetition of data in the text. The discussion should interpret the results clearly and concisely supported by previous literature published in peer reviewed journals so as to provide the reader a broad base to accept or reject the hypothesis proposed. The discussion shall include explanation and implications of the findings of the research work carried out.
Conclusion
The conclusion should be brief (limited to two/three sentences at best) and based strictly on the logical outcome of the study. The conclusion should match the proposed objectives. Additionally, a sentence proposing future research may also be included at the end, if the authors feel so.
References
Only the references published in peer reviewed journals, or proceedings of conferences/reports/other important scientific events that are available on the internet are acceptable. References in the text should be cited either as Sharma (1998) or (Sharma, 1998; Hasan et al., 1978) or Hasan et al. (1978); Sharma and Ogra (1990) or (Sharma and Ogra, 1990). Multiple references, when quoted for a single statement, must be arranged chronologically in ascending order. The references in the bibliography should be listed alphabetically adopting the following style:
Book:
AOAC. 1980. Official Methods of Analysis, 13th ed. Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington, DC.
FAO. 2004. Assessing Quality and Safety of Animal Feeds. FAO Animal Production and Health Paper 160.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy.
NRC. 2001. Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 7th rev. ed. National Research Council. National Academies Press, Washington, DC.
Suttle, N.F. 2010. Mineral Nutrition of Livestock, 4th ed. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
Edited Book/Book Chapter:
Weichbrod, R.H., Thompson, G.A.H. and Norton, J.N. (Eds.). 2018. Management of Animal Care and Use Programs in Research, Education, and Testing, 2nd ed. CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Merril, L.B. and Taylor, C.A. 1981. Diet selection, grazing habits and place of goats in range management. In: Goat Production (Ed. C. Gall). Academic Press, NY, USA, pp. 233-252.
Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Prospect and potential for global production. In: Tilapia Biology, Culture and Nutrition (Eds. C. Lim and C.D. Webster). The Haworth Press, Binghamton, NY, USA, pp. 51-72.
Conference Paper:
Pattanaik, A.K., Sastry, V.R.B., Katiyar, R.C. and Lal, M. 1998. Energy kinetics in crossbred calves on synchronized rumen degradable protein and starch-based diets. In: Proceedings of VIII World Animal Production Conference, July 3-8, 1998, Seoul, Korea, pp. 58-59 (Abstr.).
Promkot, C. and Wanapat, M. 2007. Effect of sulfur on rumen ecology, blood metabolites, hormones and production in lactating dairy cows supplemented with fresh cassava foliage or cassava hay. In: Proceedings MEKARN Regional Conference 2007: Matching Livestock Systems with Available Resources (Eds. R. Preston and B. Ogle), November 25-28, 2007, Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Thesis:
Pedrock, H.B. 1987. Ammoniated Rice Straw as a Feed for Growing Cattle. PhD Thesis, University of New England, Armidale, Australia.
Journal Article By Page Numbers:
Ricardi, C. and Shimada, A. 1992.A note on diet selection by goats on a semi-arid temperate rangeland throughout the year. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 33: 239-247.
Journal Article By DOI (With No Page Numbers):
Kala, A., Kamra, D.N., Kumar, A., Agarwal, N., Chaudhary, L.C. and Joshi, C.G. 2017. Impact of levels of total digestible nutrients on microbiome, enzyme profile and degradation of feeds in buffalo rumen. PLoS One, 12(2): e0172051. DOI:
Pawar, M.M., Pattanaik, A.K., Sinha, D.K., Goswami, T.K. and Sharma, K. 2017. Effect of dietary mannanoligosaccharide supplementation on nutrient digestibility, hindgut fermentation, immune response and antioxidant indices in dogs. Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 59, 11. DOI:
Journal Article With An Article Number (With No DOI):
Dutta, N., Dubey, M., Banerjee, P.S., Pattanaik, A.K., Sharma, K., Kumar, P. and Narang, A. 2012. Effect of supplementing tanniferous tree leaves mixture on immune response and GI nematodes in kids. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 24, 35.
Electronic Material/Reference to a Website:
Luckstadt, C., Kuhlmann, K.J. and Tho, V. 2012. Effect of dietary sodium diformate on performance and litter quality in broiler till 42 days post-hatch.
Haffaf, S., Chachoua, I, Djaalab, I, Allaoui, A, Mamache, B. 2013.Interest of peripartum mineral profile in the management of breeding reproductive ewes. In: Proceedings of the Conference of Meeting on Ruminant Research, Paris, France, p. 375.
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Access to Pdf Version of Accepted Manuscripts
The corresponding author will be provided with a soft copy (pdf version) of the published article. However, the authors of the accepted manuscripts are required to pay article processing charges. The exact amount to be paid by the authors would be communicated at the time of conveying the final acceptance.
Common Abbreviations
All abbreviations should be defined in parentheses the first time they appear in the main text. However, the followings are considered as standard abbreviations for the journal and can be used directly without the need for defining.
| AA (amino acids) | ADF (acid detergent fibre) |
| ADG (average daily gain) | AIA (acid insoluble ash) |
| ANOVA (analysis of variance Chemists) | AOAC (Association of Official Analytical |
| BW (body weight) | cDNA (complementary deoxyribonucleic acid) |
| CF (crude fibre) | CFU (colony-forming units) |
| CP (crude protein) | d (day/s) |
| DCP (digestible crude protein) | DDM/I (digestible dry matter/intake) |
| DE (digestible energy) | DM (dry matter) |
| DMI (dry matter intake) | DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) |
| DOM/I (digestible organic matter/intake) | EE (ether extract) |
| ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) | FCR (feed conversion ratio) |
| g (gram/s) | g (relative centrifugal force/G-force) |
| GE (gross energy) | h (hour/hours) |
| Hb (haemoglobin) | HDL (high density lipoprotein) |
| kcal (kilocalorie) | kg (kilogram/s) |
| L (litre) | LDL (low-density lipoprotein) |
| LW (live weight) | Mcal (megacalorie) |
| ME (metabolizable energy) | min (minute/s) |
| mL (millilitre/s) | N (nitrogen) |
| NDF (neutral detergent fibre) | NFE (nitrogen-free extract) |
| NIRS (near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy) | NPN (non-protein nitrogen) |
| NRC (National Research Council) | NSS (normal saline solution) |
| OD (optical density) | PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cell) |
| PBS (phosphate buffered saline) | PCR (polymerized chain reaction) |
| PCV (packed cell volume) | RDP (rumen degradable protein) |
| RNA (ribonucleic acid) | rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| RUP (rumen undegradable protein) | SCFA (short-chain fatty acids) |
| sec (second/s) | SE (standard error) |
| SD (standard deviation) | SEM (standard error of means) |
| TCHO (total carbohydrates) | TDN (total digestible nutrients) |
| TMR (total mixed ration) | UDP (undegradable dietary protein) |
| VFA (volatile fatty acids) | VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) |
| wk (week/s) | yr (year/s) |
