Research Output of Veterinary and Animal Sciences as Seen from the Indian Veterinary Journal

Abstract

A sample study was undertaken to assess the research output of Indian veterinary and animal sciences institutes through the publications appeared in the Indian Veterinary Journal (IVJ) during the year 2006 (Volume 83). Out of the 476 articles in the 12 issues of the volume 50, 13 and 38 percent were of main articles, clinical articles and short communications respectively, where in all 84 per cent were of animal health discipline and the rest 16 per cent of animal production discipline. The contributions of Indian and foreign institutes were 72 and 28 per cent respectively. Most of the articles (93%) were contributed by the academic institutes (Universities/Colleges and Research organizations). The institutes located in the southern India ranked first in contributing articles to the journal as compared to other three regions. The Madras Veterinary College, Chennai was identified as the most prolific institute in publishing articles to the journal.