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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Application of Data Science in Reproduction of Domestic Animals submission deadline 4 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2307 | 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 207 | 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 119 | 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 2844 | 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 1629 | 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 801 | 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 280 | 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)
Best Management Practices for Breeding Sows and Boars submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: theriogenology; pig reproduction; breeding sows; boars; endocrinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Advances in Small Animal Ophthalmic Surgery (Volume II) submission deadline 18 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5246 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animals' ocular surgery; small animals' ocular imaging; ocular diagnostic tools; anterior segment surgery; eyelids; third eyelid; cornea; cataract; glaucoma; ocular trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Surveillance of Microbial and Parasitic Agents in Wildlife
edited by Matheus Nunes Weber and Mariana Soares Da Silva
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8942 | Submission Open
Keywords: anthropogenic disturbances; wild animals; spillover; virus; bacteria; fungus; parasites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Pigs' Health Driven by Welfare and Behaviour
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8651 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; welfare; holistic approach; infectious diseases; emotional state
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Vulture Ecology and Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 23 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10079 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecology; conservation; human– wildlife conflicts; ecosystem services; ecological modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Chemical Senses in Vertebrates submission deadline 24 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4749 | Submission Open
Infectious Diseases in Fish: Immune, Microbiome and Endocrine Perspectives
edited by Álvaro Fernández-Montero and Yang Ding
submission deadline 24 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2326 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; aquaculture; infectious diseases; immune response; immunology; microbiota regulation; microbiome; stress; endocrinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
New Insights into the Theriogenology of Domestic and Wild Carnivores
edited by Cristina Gobello
submission deadline 24 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine; feline; reproduction; physiology; endocrinology; andrology; therapeutics; contraception; biotechnology; genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Livestock and Food Animals
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7257 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; resistance trends; antibiotic-resistant bacteria; resistance genes; plasmids; horizontal transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Working Animals: Welfare, Ethics, and Human-Animals Relationship—2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3743 | Submission Open
Keywords: search and rescue dogs; detection dogs; herding and hunting dogs; animals involved in assistance/service to humans; human-working animal relationship; transport animals; ethical issues related to working animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Pathogenesis, Immunology and Epidemiology of Veterinary Viruses
edited by Huisheng Liu and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3890 | Submission Open
Keywords: animals; veterinary viruses; pathogenesis; epidemiology; innate immune response; adaptive immune response; cross-species infection; interaction
Animal Health: Potential Benefits of Edible Insects submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1210 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible insects; domestic animals; animal nutrition; animal health; bioactive compounds; clinical evaluation; in vitro studies; animal gut health; functional ingredients; insect-delivered compounds; ethnopharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Better Fattening Performance, Better Pig Meat Quality
edited by
submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; fattening; meat quality; pork; growth performance; genetics; nutrients; feed
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Mycobacterium avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis Infection in Ruminants—Agent, Disease, Diagnosis, and Control submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 20926 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis; pathogenesis; mycobacterial cultivation; real-time PCR; ELISA; cattle; sheep; goat; red deer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Nutrition, Physiology, Feeding Management and Welfare of Ruminants in the Sustainability Era submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18348 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant production systems; functional feed additives; feeding strategies; immune responses; physiological responses; ruminant products; sustainable intensification; precision livestock farming; productive performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Advances in Companion Animal Clinical Pathology submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17786 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; diagnostics; biomarkers; pathogenesis; veterinary oncology; One Health; translational medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
The Influence of Human Behaviour and Cognition on Sustainable Equine Welfare and Horse–Human Interaction submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17175 | Submission Open
Keywords: human behaviour change; equestrianism; equestrian psychology; sustainable equine welfare; horse– human interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
General Epidemiology of Animal Viruses submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10618 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; viruses; prevention; control; One Health; zoonoses; wildlife; reservoir; public health; vector; pets; aquatic animals; virus evolution; virus-host interactions; molecular epidemiology; natural selection; virus ecology; pandemic potential; cross-species transmission
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Recent Advances in Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia
edited by María Mar Granados, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo and Juán Morgaz Rodríguez
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6865 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; anesthesia; analgesia; sedation; loco-regional block; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Animal–Computer Interaction: Advances and Opportunities submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5080 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal computer interaction; animal; enrichment; interaction design; perception and cognition; behaviour analysis; technology for animals; automated methods; conservation; emotional health and wellbeing; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Ruminal Microbiota, Fermentation Process, Enteric Methane Emissions, and Animal Performance submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4901 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant nutrition; feed additives; plant secondary metabolites; ruminal microbiota; enteric methane emissions; rumen fermentation; nutrient digestibility; volatile fatty acids production; microbial protein synthesis; animal performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
The Influence of Environment and Management on the Animal-Origin Products submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4632 | Submission Open
Keywords: environment; animal-origin food; livestock management; cooking methods; making processes; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Pastoralism and Animal Management within Agroecosystems and Society submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3888 | Submission Open
Keywords: pastoralism; pastoral systems; transdisciplinary research; animal management; agroecosystems; socio-economic environment; society; pastures and society; pastures in the landscape
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Biosecurity in Aquaculture: Balancing Sustainability and Disease Control submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2759 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; biosecurity; disease control; health status; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Production, Breeding and Disease Management of Plateau Animals
edited by , and Quan Mo
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2304 | Submission Open
Keywords: Plateau animals; production; breeding; disease management; Qinghai– Tibet Plateau
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
People and Pets: Factors Affecting the Acquisition, Characteristics and Relinquishment of Companion Animal Relationships
edited by Lindsay Murray and Janine Carroll
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2242 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– animal interactions; companion animals; pets; dogs; cats; characteristics; health; COVID-19 pandemic; cost of living; adoption; relinquishment; relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Second Edition of Behavior and Physical Health Integration in Companion Animals submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2232 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavior; physical health; dog; cats; comorbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Latest Research Progress in Animal Feed In-Vitro Digestibility and Nutritional Evaluation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2221 | Submission Open
Keywords: rumen degradability; gastro-enteric digestibility; carbohydrate fractions; protein fractions; fibrous fractions; methanogenesis; associative/dissociative effects; alternative protein sources; biomolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Genomics of Animal Domestication and Trait Evolution
edited by Takeshi Kawakami
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2132 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal domestication; convergent evolution; selection; genome evolution; domestication history; population genetics; adaptation; genetic disorder; livestock animals; companion animals; dog; cat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Recent Progress in Complex Congenital Defects in Animals submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1690 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex congenital defects; multiple congenital anomalies; malformative syndrome; malformative spectrum; malformative disruptive association
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Pig Reproductive Endocrinology
edited by , Katarzyna Kisielewska, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; reproduction; endocrinology; hormones; artificial insemination; estrus cycle synchronization; embryo transfer; genomic selection; pregnancy; litter; implantation; weaning; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Natural and Anthropogenic Factors That Affect Marine Fisheries Resources
edited by Paola Rinelli, Adriana Profeta, Anna Perdichizzi and Daniela Giordano
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Animal Fertility Preservation—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal genetic resources conservation; assisted reproductive technologies; germplasm; cryopreservation; development; pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Nutritional Quality Assessment in Milk and Dairy Products: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1262 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk; various species of animals; local breeds; animal welfare; production system; dairy products; regional products; quality; nutritional value; technological suitability; bioactive compounds; methods of analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Chlamydial Diseases in Animals
edited by and Holly Hill
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1245 | Submission Open
Keywords: chlamydiosis; zoonosis; ovine enzootic abortion; psittacosis; Chlamydiaceae
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Genetics and Genomics of Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
edited by Leonardo Caserta
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 865 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging and re-emerging diseases; zoonoses; viruses; bacteria; fungi; parasites; prevention; diagnostics; genetics of microorganisms; genomic surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Biomarkers for Assessing Animal Semen Quality
edited by , Rodrigo Muiño Otero and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open
Keywords: sperm; fertility; sub-fertile male; molecular biomarkers; seminal plasma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Canine and Feline Obesity submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animals& rsquo; obesity; obesity management; weight management; obesity-related diseases; preventive veterinary care; companion animals& rsquo; nutrition; pet-owner relationship; canine and feline health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
A Nonspeciesist Approach to Animal Abuse
edited by Rochelle Stevenson and Roxanne D. Hawkins
submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal abuse or cruelty; animal maltreatment; cruelty prevention/intervention; morality; One Welfare; violence link; companion animals; farm animals; wild animals; witnessing animal abuse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Policy, Politics and Law)
Coping, Stress and Crisis Response within the Field of Human Animal Interactions, Volume II submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: coping; stress management; stress; crisis response; (vulnerable) populations; human– animal interactions; human– animal bond; animal-assisted interventions; COVID-19 pandemic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Genetic Basis of Thermoregulation in Animal Agriculture submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat stress; production animals; SNPs; GWAS; transcriptomics; genomics; functional studies; gene editing; genomic selection; G × E  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Modalities, Biomechanical Markers and Multimodal Therapeutic Strategies of Equine Orthopedic Diseases submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: lameness; gait analysis; orthopedic disease; equine rehabilitation; posture and function; equine therapy; multimodal approach; diagnostic imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Aquatic Animal Pathogens Favoured by Climate Change and Other Abiotic Factors submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: microorganisms; epidemiology; marine and freshwater ecosystems; conservation; viruses; bacteria; fungal diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
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