Elsevier
Livestock Science Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Livestock Science in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Livestock Science format
Livestock Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Livestock Science, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Animal Nutrition and Physiology Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Reproductive Physiology in Livestock |
| ISSN | 1871-1413 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.83 |
| h-index | 121 |
| i10-index | 3,414 |
| Total citations | 137,857 |
| Article processing charge | $2,520 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Livestock Science template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Livestock Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Livestock Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Livestock Science use?
Livestock Science uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Livestock Science, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Livestock Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Livestock Science 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 Livestock Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Livestock Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Livestock Science?
Livestock Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Livestock Science template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Livestock Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Livestock Science template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Livestock Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Livestock Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Livestock Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.