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Animal Welfare Template

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About the Animal Welfare format

Animal Welfare is a peer-reviewed journal published by Cambridge University Press, covering Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Human-Animal Interaction Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology.

PublisherCambridge University Press
Reference styleNumbered
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Animal Welfare 12 (2023) 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — Animal Welfare has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inAnimal Behavior and Welfare Studies Human-Animal Interaction Studies Animal Nutrition and Physiology Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Animal testing and alternatives
ISSN0962-7286
Citation impact (2-yr)2.38
h-index102
i10-index1,152
Total citations58,391
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversities Federation for Animal Welfare
Journal websitewww.cambridge.org
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Papers published in Animal Welfare per year

91
2014
79
2015
76
2016
72
2017
69
2018
80
2019
67
2020
67
2021
84
2022
79
2023
65
2024
81
2025

Citation impact of Animal Welfare by publication year

1.1K
2014
2K
2015
1.1K
2016
1.1K
2017
628
2018
1.2K
2019
491
2020
381
2021
639
2022
535
2023
284
2024
136
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Animal Welfare

A Scientific Conception of Animal Welfare that Reflects Ethical Concerns

David Fraser, Daniel M. Weary, Edmond A. Pajor et al. · 1 Aug 1997

Abstract Scientific research on ‘animal welfare’ began because of ethical concerns over the quality of life of animals, and the public looks to animal welfare research for guidance regarding these concerns. The conception of animal welfare used by scientists must relate closely to these ethical concerns if the orientation of the research and the interpretation…

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Can't stop, won't stop: is stereotypy a reliable animal welfare indicator?

Georgia Mason, Naomi Latham · 1 Feb 2004

Abstract We estimate that stereotypies are currently displayed by over 85 million farm, laboratory and zoo animals worldwide. This paper investigates their reliability as welfare indicators, by surveying studies relating stereotypy to other welfare measures and by analysing the mechanisms underlying this behaviour. Where data exist, most (approximately 68%) situations that cause/increase stereotypies also decrease…

Extending the ‘Five Domains’ model for animal welfare assessment to incorporate positive welfare states

DJ Mellor, Ngaio J. Beausoleil · 30 Jul 2015

Abstract Contemporary animal welfare thinking is increasingly emphasising the promotion of positive states. There is a need for existing assessment frameworks to accommodate this shift in emphasis. This paper describes extensions to the Five Domains model, originally devised to assess welfare compromise, that facilitate consideration of positive experiences that may enhance welfare. As originally configured,…

Animal Welfare template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Animal Welfare format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Animal Welfare template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Cambridge University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Animal Welfare use?
Animal Welfare uses Numbered references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Animal Welfare 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Animal Welfare?
No. DocuGuru generates the null LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Cambridge University Press-ready Animal Welfare document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Animal Welfare template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Animal Welfare format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Animal Welfare?
Animal Welfare is a multidisciplinary journal published by Cambridge University Press. DocuGuru's Animal Welfare template matches Cambridge University Press's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Animal Welfare PDF?
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