Meet the animal team

Animal Management Board

Management Board Chair

  • Jaap van Milgen, PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro, 16, Le Clos, 35590, Saint Gilles, France. ORCID: 0000-0002-6131-5255

 

British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) is a charity that works to improve the understanding of all aspects of animal science and to ensure research and knowledge transfer have a practical and beneficial application.

Management Board Members

  • David Kenny, Teagasc, Ireland. ORCID: 0000-0001-9204-098X
  • Liam Sinclair, Harper Adams University. ORCID: 0000-0002-8543-0063
  • Maggie Mitchell, BSAS, UK. https://bsas.org.uk/

 

European Federation for Animal Science (EAAP) is an international scientific organisation promoting research, discussion, debate and dissemination of high quality and relevant animal science findings amongst the scientific communities, the livestock industry, civil society and groups with interests in livestock production.

Management Board Members

  • Andrea Rosati, EAAP, Italy. https://www.eaap.org/
  • Joel Berard, EAAP President, Agroscope Head of Research Division: Animal Production and Animal Health Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Tioleyre 4, CH-1725 Posieux Switzerland, Orcid number: ORCID: 0000-0002-7222-632X
  • Teun Veldkamp, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen Livestock Research, De Elst 1, 6708 WD Wageningen, The Netherlands, Orcid number: ORCID: 0000-0001-6880-9680

 

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) is committed to exploring the frontiers of science and performing high-calibre research that is globally relevant. The institute makes major contributions to European research and participates in European research programmes.

Management Board Members

  • Marjolaine Hamelin, INRAE, Direction pour la Science Ouverte, Laboratoire de Biotechnologie de l’Environnement, 102 Avenue des étangs, 11200 Narbonne, ORCID: 0000-0003-4546-8670
  • Xavier Fernandez, INRAE, Département Phase, Chemin de Borde-Rouge 31326 Castanet Tolosan Cedex, ORCID: 0000-0002-1841-1647
  • Jonathan Levin, INRAE

 

Associated Parties

  • Agroscope, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Tioleyre 4, CH-1725 Posieux Switzerland
  • IRTA, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, Torre Marimon, 08140 Caldes de Montbui, Catalonia, Spain 
  • WUR, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, 6708 PB Wageningen, Netherlands

 

Editors

To find out more information about our editors please click here.

 

Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee Members

  • Isabelle Louveau
  • Giuseppe Bee
  • Sue Hatcher
  • Garreth Arnott
  • Bruno Ronchi
  • Jonathan Levin

 

Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

Role and Mission
The SAB serves as an advisory body supporting the strategic development of the animal family of journals. Its purpose is to provide expert advice and guidance to help ensure the journal remains a leading and attractive platform for publishing high-quality research in animal science. SAB includes representatives from the journal’s ownership group and one member from each of the Associated Parties, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered in strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities
SAB advises the Animal Management Board:

– Enhancing the overall author experience and engagement.
– Identifying areas for improving editorial workflows, policies, and ethics.
– Attracting and promoting high-quality, citable scientific content.
– Supporting initiatives that strengthen the journal’s visibility, reputation, and scientific impact.

Members:

Marcin Pszczola, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland (Chair)

Nick wheelhouse, British Society of Animal Science

Joel Berard, European Federation for Animal Science (EAAP) and Agroscope, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research

Jonathan Levin, National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)

Maria Devant, IRTA, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology representative

Gert van Duinkerken, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, 6708 PB Wageningen, Netherlands