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Key journals and platforms for staying current with animal breeding and quantitative genetics research
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Key Journals in Animal Breeding & Genetics
Genetics Selection Evolution
BMC. Leading open-access journal in quantitative genetics and animal breeding.
Journal of Animal Science
Premier journal for animal science research and genetics.
Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Specialized in breeding methodologies and genetic improvement.
Genes, Genomes, Genetics
GSA. Broad coverage of genetics including quantitative genetics.
Genetics
Flagship journal of the Genetics Society of America.
Journal of Dairy Science
Leading journal for dairy cattle genetics and breeding.
Animal
Premier journal for animal science with strong genetics and breeding sections.
Livestock Science
Covers livestock genetics, breeding, and production systems.
Animal Genetics
Specifically focused on animal genetics and molecular genetics.
Frontiers in Genetics
Has a dedicated Livestock Genomics section, growing in popularity.
BMC Genomics
Publishes significant animal genomics and breeding research.
Heredity
Covers quantitative genetics, evolution, and breeding applications.
PLoS Genetics
General genetics journal that includes animal genetics work.
Journal of Heredity
Covers genetics including animal breeding applications.
Animal Biotechnology
Focuses on genetics and breeding technology applications.
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