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Write in a clean editor, then format for Dairy in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Dairy format

Dairy is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows, Probiotics and Fermented Foods. Over its lifetime it has published 375 papers, which have received 3,709 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Dairy 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inRuminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows Probiotics and Fermented Foods Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
ISSN2624-862X
Citation impact (2-yr)2.71
h-index27
i10-index104
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Alberta
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Dairy per year

1
2018
21
2020
56
2021
61
2022
50
2023
59
2024
77
2025

Citation impact of Dairy by publication year

12
2018
909
2020
826
2021
891
2022
516
2023
291
2024
171
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Dairy

Lactic Acid Bacteria: Food Safety and Human Health Applications

Raphael D. Ayivi, Rabin Gyawali, Albert Krastanov et al. · 29 Oct 2020

Research on lactic acid bacteria has confirmed how specific strains possess probiotic properties and impart unique sensory characteristics to food products. The use of probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in many food products, thus confers various health benefits to humans when they are frequently consumed in adequate amounts. The advent of functional food or the…

Whey Proteins and Its Derivatives: Bioactivity, Functionality, and Current Applications

Shayanti Minj, Sanjeev Anand · 5 Nov 2020

With the increased consumer demand for nutritional foods, it is important to develop value-added products, which will not only catch the attention of a wider consumer group but also provide greater benefits in terms of enhanced nutrition and functionality. Milk whey proteins are one of the most valued constituents due to their nutritional and techno-functional…

Nutritional Profile, Processing and Potential Products: A Comparative Review of Goat Milk

Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Yash D. Jagdale, Sailee A. Gaikwad et al. · 5 Sep 2022

Goat milk contains an abundance of different macro and micro-nutrients. Compared with other milk, goat milk is a viable option due to its low allergy levels and is preferred for infants with cow milk allergies. A wide variety of goat milk-based products, including yoghurt, ice cream, fermented milk, and cheese, are available on the market.…

Antibiotics in Dairy Production: Where Is the Problem?

Mailo Virto, Gorka Santamarina-García, Gustavo Amores et al. · 31 Jul 2022

Antibiotics have long been used for the prevention and treatment of common diseases and for prophylactic purposes in dairy animals. However, in recent decades it has become a matter of concern due to the widespread belief that there has been an abuse or misuse of these drugs in animals and that this misuse has led…

Lameness in Dairy Cow Herds: Disease Aetiology, Prevention and Management

Mary Garvey · 18 Mar 2022

As livestock production systems have changed to intensive commercial structures to meet the increasing demand for animal-based products, there has been an increase in food production diseases, subsequently resulting in animal welfare issues. After mastitis and infertility, lameness is one of the three major issues affecting dairy cattle globally, resulting in reduced productivity, economic losses,…

Dairy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Dairy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Dairy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Dairy use?
Dairy uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Dairy 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Dairy?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Dairy 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 Dairy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Dairy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Dairy?
Dairy - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Dairy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Dairy template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Dairy template cost?
You can start writing in the Dairy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Dairy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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