Best Animal Science and Veterinary Universities in Thailand 2026

Institutional ranking positions are determined by the aggregate D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all ranking scholars officially affiliated with a given university whose principal publication domain is Animal Science and Veterinary. The D-index is discipline-specific, capturing exclusively the publications and citation data within the analyzed field.

Scope of Research Considered

To ensure comprehensive coverage of the discipline, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of trusted bibliometric data sources were systematically examined. Out of these, 43,427 researchers specializing in Animal Science and Veterinary were specifically analyzed for this ranking.

Eligibility criteria for individual scholars included a minimum D-index threshold of 20, with the preponderance of their publications centered in Animal Science and Veterinary. The assessment also incorporated consideration of scientists’ recognitions and achievements within the field. Recognizing the size and diversity of each discipline, the threshold for top researchers is set as increments of 10, ensuring that at least the top 1% of leading scholars for each domain are included. Furthermore, to maintain discipline relevance, the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index is capped at 30%. Notably, scientists’ awards and notable career accomplishments further contributed to their evaluation.

Verification Practices

Understanding that quantitative metrics alone can't capture the full scope of scholarly impact, all scientist profiles that contributed to the ranking underwent manual verification and were cross-checked against publications in a broad array of reputable sources. While the number of publications in prominent journals and leading conference proceedings is not a criterion for the ranking itself, it is acknowledged as an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s research impact.

Ranking positions are established using each researcher’s H-index derived from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the two most prominent and widely recognized bibliometric sources available to the global academic community. We encourage all interested parties to delve into further methodological detail by visiting our methodology page.

Research.com Agenda

The Research.com ranking initiative is driven by our mission to motivate scientists, business leaders, and policymakers globally to track emerging trends and expertise in their respective disciplines. Our overarching goal is to equip the research community with actionable, accurate information on who the leading experts are—across disciplines, nations, and within individual institutions—enabling more informed decisions and fostering deeper collaboration.

Key Results of the Ranking

• Top 3 institutions with the highest number of leading scientists in Thailand:
  • Khon Kaen University (4 scientists)
  • Chiang Mai University (3 scientists)
  • Kasetsart University (2 scientists)
• Most prominent Animal Science and Veterinary scholars globally are affiliated with: Texas A&M University, University of Florida, Cornell University, University of British Columbia, Wageningen University & Research, University of Castilla-La Mancha, University College Dublin, Pennsylvania State University, University of Calgary, and University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
• Top 3 global scientists:
  • Professor Guoyao Wu (Texas A&M University): D-index 151
  • Fuller W. Bazer (Texas A&M University): D-index 137
  • William W. Thatcher (University of Florida): D-index 124
• Quantitative indicators:
  • Average total D-index for the top 5% universities: 1,099 (compared to an average of 167 across all 460 institutions ranked)
  • Average number of published articles in the discipline by scientists from the top 5% of scholars: 5,119 (average for all universities: 750)
  • Average number of citations for researchers from the top 1% universities: 279,971 (average for all universities: 28,618)

Through meticulous data collection and a comprehensive, discipline-centric evaluation process, the Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary Universities ranking offers a robust and authoritative benchmark for scientists, institutions, and policymakers. We invite you to explore our results and methodology in detail to better understand the current landscape of academic excellence in this vital area of research.