An official journal of the Poultry Science Association.


The Journal of Applied Poultry Research (JAPR) has moved to Gold Open Access (OA) from January 1st, 2020. The article processing charge (APC) for the Journal of Applied Poultry Research is $1500 for Poultry Science Association members (where the corresponding author is a member), and $2300 for non-members per article. It will be requested after peer review and acceptance. For more information please also view the PSA press announcement here and answers to frequently asked questions here.



JAPR publishes original research reports, field reports, and reviews on breeding, hatching, health and disease, layer management, meat bird processing and products, meat bird management, microbiology, food safety, nutrition, environment, sanitation, welfare, and economics. JAPR is an Open Access journal with no subscription charges, meaning authors who publish here can make their research immediately, permanently, and freely accessible worldwide while retaining copyright to their work.