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Poultry Science Template

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About the Poultry Science format

Poultry Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Livestock and Poultry Management, Meat and Animal Product Quality.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Poultry Science 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAnimal Nutrition and Physiology Livestock and Poultry Management Meat and Animal Product Quality Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
ISSN0032-5791
Citation impact (2-yr)3.73
h-index229
i10-index18,778
Total citations834,889
Article processing charge$2,000
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Georgia
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Poultry Science per year

406
2014
426
2015
506
2016
477
2017
635
2018
694
2019
893
2020
707
2021
743
2022
941
2023
1.3K
2024
1.6K
2025

Citation impact of Poultry Science by publication year

18.3K
2014
17.9K
2015
18.6K
2016
16.2K
2017
22.2K
2018
22.9K
2019
26.2K
2020
17.6K
2021
12.4K
2022
11.5K
2023
10.2K
2024
3.9K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Poultry Science

Antibiotic growth promoters in agriculture: history and mode of action

J.J. Dibner, J.D. Richards · 1 Apr 2005

This report will review the history of antibiotic growth promoter (AGP) use in the animal industry, concerns about development of antimicrobial resistance, and response in the European Union and United States to these concerns. A brief description of the history of legislation regarding feed use of antimicrobials in Denmark and the experience of animal producers…

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Application of prebiotics and probiotics in poultry production

JA Patterson, KM Burkholder · 1 Apr 2003

The intestinal microbiota, epithelium, and immune system provide resistance to enteric pathogens. Recent data suggest that resistance is not solely due to the sum of the components, but that cross-talk between these components is also involved in modulating this resistance. Inhibition of pathogens by the intestinal microbiota has been called bacterial antagonism, bacterial interference, barrier…

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History of the Use of Antibiotic as Growth Promoters in European Poultry Feeds

J. I. R. Castañón · 1 Nov 2007

Use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feeds has been permitted in the member states of the European Union during the last 50 yr. However, concerns about development of antimicrobial resistance and about transference of antibiotic resistance genes from animal to human microbiota, led to withdraw approval for antibiotics as growth promoters in the…

1,250 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
A New Blood Diluent for Counting the Erythrocytes and Leucocytes of the Chicken

Michael P. Natt, C. A. Herrick · 1 Jul 1952

INTRODUCTION HEMATOLOGICAL studies on chickens have long been hampered by the lack of a quick, readily applicable, and quantitative method for the enumeration of the leucocytes. This problem stems from the fact that the nuclei of bird erythrocytes are not destroyed in the usual procedure for mammalian blood cell enumeration and therefore cannot be distinguished…

1,051 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Perspectives on the use of organic acids and short chain fatty acids as antimicrobials

S. C. Ricke · 1 Apr 2003

Organic acids have a long history of being utilized as food additives and preservatives for preventing food deterioration and extending the shelf life of perishable food ingredients. Specific organic acids have also been used to control microbial contamination and dissemination of foodborne pathogens in preharvest and postharvest food production and processing. The antibacterial mechanism(s) for…

1,024 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Poultry Science template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Poultry Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Poultry 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 Poultry Science use?
Poultry Science uses Numbered (Elsevier) 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, C. Lee, A representative article title, Poultry Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Poultry Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Poultry 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 Poultry Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Poultry Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Poultry Science?
Poultry Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Poultry Science template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Poultry Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Poultry Science template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Poultry Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Poultry Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Poultry Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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