Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST) a Multidisciplinary Library and Information Science Journal is a refereed International Journal and publish from India. This Journal encompasses all branches of Library and Information Sciences and its sub – disciplines like Library Management; Information Systems & Services, Information Processing & Retrieval; Information Sources & Services; Community Information System, Scientometrics & Informetrics, IR Theory, Knowledge Organization; Information processing & retrieval, Classification, Preservation & Conservation, Information Management, Library classification, Information sources, Systems and Services, Computer Application in Library; Digital Library; Information Systems; Bibliographic Control, etc.

All papers are peer-reviewed and newly selected panels of international referees have been appointed to ensure that review is done rapidly and to the highest standards. Special topics will provide accounts of research, written periodically at the invitation of the Editorial Board by Library Professionals under the direction of Editor-in-Chief.

This study describes the growth, contribution and impact of research carried out by the scientists in the field of Livestock during the period 1999-2010. The study indicates the growth of literature, pattern of authorship, Indian collaboration with other countries, share of major collaborative partner countries and contribution of various subject fields, etc. It studies the extent of concentration and scattering of their research output in different journals and describes the share and characteristics of select highly cited papers and the top productive authors. Web of Science database has been used to retrieve the data on publication output in Livestock for the study period.