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About the Ruminants format

Ruminants is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock. Over its lifetime it has published 240 papers, which have received 912 citations.

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

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Publishes research inRuminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
ISSN2673-933X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.9
h-index14
i10-index25
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereMassey University
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Papers published in Ruminants per year

16
2021
32
2022
39
2023
42
2024
66
2025

Citation impact of Ruminants by publication year

142
2021
265
2022
215
2023
189
2024
96
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Ruminants

Enhancing Animal Production through Smart Agriculture: Possibilities, Hurdles, Resolutions, and Advantages

Moammar Dayoub, Saida Shnaigat, Radi A. Tarawneh et al. · 26 Jan 2024

Smart livestock farming utilizes technology to enhance production and meet food demand sustainably. This study employs surveys and case studies to gather data and information, subsequently analyzing it to identify opportunities and challenges. The proposed solutions encompass remote sensing, technology integration, farmer education, and stakeholder engagement. The research delves into smart technologies in animal production,…

Healthy Cattle Microbiome and Dysbiosis in Diseased Phenotypes

Alaa Khalil, Aamina Batool, Sania Arif · 23 Feb 2022

Cattle farming is an ancient practice, with roots in the early Neolithic era that has retained a major status in the food industry, with global beef market revenue amounting to $385.7B (as of 2018). Hence, cattle maintenance is essential for catering to the nutritional requirements of modern civilization. This extensive review aims to provide a…

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Moroccan Beni Ahsen: Is This Endangered Ovine Breed One of the Ancestors of Merino?

Asmae Kandoussi, I. Boujenane, Mohammed Piro et al. · 7 Apr 2022

(1) Background. Merino is a worldwide sheep breed well known for the quality and quantity of its wool. If there is no doubt that it originates from the Mediterranean Basin and that human selection took place in southern Spain, the populations that potentially contributed to the building of this breed are a matter of debate.…

Conservation and Selection of Genes Related to Environmental Adaptation in Native Small Ruminant Breeds: A Review

Eymen Demir, Simone Ceccobelli, Ümit Bilginer et al. · 8 Jun 2022

Environmental stressors have, over generations, influenced the morphology, anatomy, behaviour, physiology, and genetic structure of small ruminants. The widespread dispersal of small ruminants over vast geographical areas occurred along with human migration, thereby promoting the adaptative process to different environmental conditions mainly through natural selection. Ongoing global warming prompted scientific efforts to deepen the knowledge…

Sustainable Sheep and Goat Farming in Arid Regions of Jordan

Faisal Al-Barakeh, Ashraf Omar Khashroum, Radi A. Tarawneh et al. · 9 May 2024

This study examines the sustainability of livestock farming in Jordan’s arid regions, focusing on smallholder Awassi sheep and Baladi goat farming. It assesses breeders, economic factors, herd productivity, and sustainability, evaluating the vitality of these breeds by examining reproductive success through birth and survival rates. In 2021–2022, a total of 53 traditional Awassi sheep and…

Ruminants template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Ruminants format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Ruminants 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 Ruminants use?
Ruminants 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. Ruminants 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Ruminants?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Ruminants 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 Ruminants template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Ruminants format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Ruminants?
Ruminants - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
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