Special Issues

Animals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Care and Well-Being of Laboratory Animals
edited by Stephanie Krämer
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8333 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal husbandry; animal welfare; refinement; enrichment; animal ethics; concept of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Advances in Equine Ophthalmology
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye diseases; orbital fractures; retrobulbar tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Recent Progress in Animal Tumor Viruses Research submission deadline 26 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; FeLV; FIV; gammaherpesvirus; hepadnavirus; MMTV; oncogenic viruses; oncogenic mechanisms; papillomavirus; veterinary oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Fishes and Crustaceans: Biology and Ecology in a Changing Marine Environment submission deadline 28 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3276 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine fishes and crustaceans; reproduction; growth; feeding; ecology; native species; alien species; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5513 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic rehabilitation physical therapy; orthopedic surgery; osteoarthritis; musculoskeletal system; surgical sports medicine; balance and stability; orthopedic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Environmental Pollutant Effects on the Physiological and Immune Functions of Aquatic Animals
edited by Hui Guo and Liqiang Zhao
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3958 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; environmental pollutants; stress response; physiological functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Dirofilariosis and Angiostrongylosis in Animals and Humans: A Global Challenge submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open
Keywords: dirofilaria; angiostrongylus; zoonosis; one health
Water Buffalo Welfare, Strategies to Improve Health, Behavior, Productivity, and Food Quality and Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 19917 | Submission Open
Keywords: water buffalo; Bubalus bubalis; meat quality; welfare; behavior; health; food quality; food safety; productivity  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Parasite Epidemiology and Molecules Identification in Wild and Domestic Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16660 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; molecule identification; nematode; cestode; trematode; arthropod; wild animals; domestic animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Innovations in Aquaculture Sustainability and Endangered Aquatic Species Conservation: Advances in Reproduction, New Aquafeed Formulations, Sustainable Farming Systems, Emerging Contaminants, and Waste Treatment and Revalorization submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12152 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; aquafeeds; contaminants; farming systems; wastes treatment; microplastics; sustainability; wild aquatic species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Assessing the Environmental Adaptation of Wildlife and Production Animals: Applications of Physiological Indices and Welfare Assessment Tools (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10887 | Submission Open
Keywords: welfare; physiology; immune function; metabolism; behavior; fitness; body condition; reproduction; health; survival; zoos; farms; rescue and rehabilitation; veterinary assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Reproduction and Development in Fish: Solving Bottlenecks in Modern Aquaculture submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8208 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproduction; aquaculture; gametes quality; physiology applied to aquaculture; broodstock nutrition; embryogenesis; larviculture; eggs and larvae; morphophysiological; breeding programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Cattle
edited by and Ferenc Szabó
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7411 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle genetics; carcass cutability; carcass quality traits; accurate grading technology; finishing diet; alternative production system; tenderness; marbling; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Pasture-Associated Poisoning in Grazing Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7328 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; horses; ruminants; plants; poisoning; toxic/toxicity; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Feed Additives and Micronutrients on Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Immunity, Oxidative Stress, and Gut Health of Pigs and Sows — 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5248 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; sows; feed additives; minerals; vitamins; immunity; oxidative stress; gut health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Leishmania Infection in Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4095 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; cat; diagnostic techniques; dog; epidemiology; exotic pet; Leishmania; preventive measures; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Stomatology of Companion Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3794 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; surgery; oral cavity tumours; prevention; periodontal diseases; gingivitis; stomatitis; hyperplastic lesions; dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Recent Progress in Large Animal Cardiology and Electrocardiography submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3392 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiology; heart; arrhythmia; atrial fibrillation; electrocardiography; echocardiography; exercise; disease; athlete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Recent Advances in Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine
edited by and Lynn M. Pezzanite
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3343 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Bats of Europe: Current Research on Diversity, Ecology and Conservation Needs
edited by Péter Estók
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3216 | Submission Open
Keywords: bats; biodiversity; ecology; conservation; bioacoustics; parasites; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Enhancing Production Methods, Innovating Feeds, Promoting Animal Welfare and Minimizing Environmental Impact submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3001 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional feed additives; fish feed innovation; aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Machine Learning and Statistics Applied to Livestock—Omics Data submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data; genomic; transcriptomic; whole genome sequencing; SNP data; modelling; prediction
Novel Insights into Lipid Metabolism in Aquatic Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2335 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid homeostasis; fatty acid sensing; lipid metabolism disorder; organelle dysfunction; intestinal microbiota; fish welfare; flesh quality; precise nutrition; nutritional intervention; omics technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Management of Wild Boar Populations—Achievements and Problems submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1983 | Submission Open
Keywords: population dynamics; spatial behavior; habitat use; management; epidemiology; hunting regulations; human– wildlife interactions; human– wildlife conflicts; wild pig; genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Understanding the "Human Dimension" of Animal Health and Welfare
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1703 | Submission Open
Keywords: social science; decision making; behaviour change; knowledge mobilization; social license to operate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Fat Deposition in Ruminants: Efforts of Genetic, Management, and Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1577 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminants; fatty acids; adipogenesis; lipogenesis; adipose; adipocytes; preadipocytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Biodiversity of the Chondrichthyan Populations, Their Biological, Taxonomic and Biogeographical Features submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; marine biogeography; taxonomic checklists; evaluation of wild resources; ecological role
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Animal Neuroscience
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1242 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain aging; neuronal cells; glial cells; oxidative stress; animal anatomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Advances in Equine Oncology: Causes, Molecular Changes, Clinicopathologic and Treatment submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; tumor; veterinary oncology; next generation sequencing; genomics; transcriptomics; epigenomics; gene expression; methylation; miRNA; biomarkers; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Slaughterhouses as Sources of Data for Animal Epidemiology
edited by Carla Correia-Gomes and Natascha V. Meunier
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 950 | Submission Open
Keywords: slaughterhouses; data; surveillance; animal health; epidemiology; decision making; food chain; food safety; meat inspection; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Novel Feed Additives and Feeding Systems in Pig Production
edited by Yan Lin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig/sow; feed additive; feeding system; growth; reproduction; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Reducing Antibiotics in Pig Farming – Multilevel Approach submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; antibiotics; prophylactic ban; antibiotic alternatives; health protection; production efficiency; management; maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Ancient and Modern DNA for Diversity and Domestication of Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal domestication; ancient DNA; livestock; genetic diversity; feral populations; selection; adaptation
Pet Behavioral Medicine, Volume II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine behavior; feline behavior; anxiety; aggression; house soiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Ecology of Cave Ecosystems: Investigating Patterns and Processes submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: subterranean habitats; ecology; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Anatomy of Equids: Morphological and Anatomical Aspects of Clinical Studies submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary medicine; horse; clinical sciences; morphology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Molecular Mechanism and Nutritional Regulation in Porcine Diarrhea
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; nutritional regulation; microbiome; diarrhea; gut health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Effect of Feed Additives/Supplements on the Quality of Animal Products
edited by Iolanda Altomonte
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk; meat; nutrients; nutraceuticals; ruminants; equids; feed; environmental impact; byproducts; circular economy; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16441 | Submission Open
Keywords: amino acid metabolism; amino acid requirements; amino acid nutrition; amino acid supplements; non-proteinogenic amino acids; taurine; amino acids and immunological status; amino acids and antioxidant status; amino acids and stress response; amino acids and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Biosecuring Animal Populations
edited by Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11124 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosecurity; transmission; prevention; PRRSV; ASFV; porcine; avian; herds; flocks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
The Animal Microbiome in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10327 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; mycobiome; gut– brain axis; gut health; metagenomics; metabolomics; transcriptomics; host– pathogen interaction; livestock; poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Nutritional Impact of Mycotoxins in Livestock and Poultry and Prevention Strategies submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3897 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; poultry; feed; fungus; mycotoxin; nutritional impact; gut health; mitigation strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Ectoparasites of Livestock and Poultry
edited by Dinesh Erram
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: arthropods; ectoparasites; livestock; poultry; companion animals; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Application of Data Science in Reproduction of Domestic Animals submission deadline 4 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2472 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; big data; machine learning; sperm; oocyte; embryo; reproductive phenomenon; reproductive behavior  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Conservation Ecology, Management and Health Protection of European and American Bison
edited by , and Blanka Orłowska
submission deadline 4 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: wisent; infectious diseases; bison health protection; human– bison relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Advances in the Pathology and Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammals submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine mammals; cetacean; pinnipeds; dolphin; pathology; neuropathology; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Automated Monitoring of Livestock and Poultry with Machine Learning Technology, Volume II
edited by , Ahmad Banakar, Hamed Ahmadi and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3739 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; modelling; precision livestock farming; machine learning; deep learning; metaheuristic optimization; IoT; sensor; computer vision; big data; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Recent Advances in Nutrition, Management and Health of Feedlot Cattle and Lambs
edited by Alejandro Plascencia and Richard Avery Zinn
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1969 | Submission Open
Keywords: feedlot cattle; feedlot lambs; ruminants; diet formulation; feeding management; feedlot management systems; alternative feeds; feed additives; environmental stressors; health management; ruminal methane generation mitigation; growth; dietary energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Environmental DNA as a Tool for the Management and Conservation of Natural Resources
edited by Trinidad Pérez, and Sara Fernández
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 962 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; surveillance; monitoring; bioassessment; metabarcoding; macroorganisms; invasive species; endangered species; commercial interest species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Livestock Housing in Warm Climatic Conditions: Monitoring Impacts and Defining Mitigations Strategies submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: ammonia; greenhouse gases; emissions factor; livestock production; measurement techniques; animal welfare and behaviour; housing management; heat stress; mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
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