Animal Genetics and Genomics
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
Animals (ISSN 2076-2615) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal devoted entirely to animals, including zoology and veterinary sciences, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The subsection of Animal Genetics and Genomics focuses on the genetic improvement of economically important domesticated animals and the conservation of genetic resources in domesticated and wild animal populations.
In-depth, original articles and systematic reviews concerning a wide range of animal genetics topics, including those focusing on population genetics, quantitative genetics, conservation genetics, immunogenetics, genomics, epigenomics, and microbial genetics are welcome. Potential topics also include bioinformatics, functional genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics. Modern genetics encompasses both population and molecular genetics, as well as metagenomics. Holistically understanding the contributions of all these aspects of genetics is crucial as we strive to efficiently produce animal protein to feed an ever-increasing world population in an environmentally sustainable and humane manner.
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Omics to Enhance Livestock Production (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Behavioral and Cognitive Genomics in Animals (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Technological and Statistical Advances in Breeding and Genetics of Sheep and Goat (Deadline: 1 June 2025)
- Genetics and Genomics of Livestock Health, Fertility and Product Quality: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Genetic Improvement in Pigs (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Genetic Research for Improving Livestock Heat Stress Resistance (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Advances in Animal Chromosomal and Genomic Instability (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- The Role of Genetics and Breeding in Livestock Management (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Genomic Prediction in Livestock (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Genomics, Microbiomics and Stable Isotope Ecology of Modern and Extinct Ungulates (Deadline: 1 July 2025)
- Molecular Markers and Genomic Selection in Farm Animal Improvement (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Livestock Genetic Evaluation and Selection (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in the Cytogenetics of Livestock (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Genetic Analysis of Important Traits in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Special Issue Conference on the 25th International Colloquium on Animal Cytogenetics and Genomics, Naples June 26–29, 2024 (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Local Poultry Breeds (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Livestock Omics (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Conservation of Native Animal Breeds: From Genetic Resources to Good Governance (Deadline: 17 November 2025)
- Genetics and Genomics of Small Ruminants Prolificacy (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Genetic Selection and Breeding for Improved Traits in Aquaculture Animals (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Livestock and Poultry Genetics and Breeding Management (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Transcriptomics in Livestock: Unveiling Genetic Insights for Enhanced Productivity and Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Livestock Breeding: From DNA Sequencing to Selection Techniques (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Genetics, Breeding, and Farming of Aquatic Animals (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Animal Transgene and Gene Editing Technologies: Applications and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Polygene and Polyprotein Research on Reproductive Traits of Livestock (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Genetic Evaluation for Economically Relevant Traits in Small Ruminants (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques for Genome-to-Phenome Applications in Livestock Species (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Exploring Equine Genetics: Quantitative, Molecular, and Genomic Insights (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Research on Functional Genes and Economic Traits in Fish (Deadline: 8 May 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Cattle Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
- Applications of Quantitative Genetics in Livestock Production
- Genetic Diversity in Livestock and Companion Animals
- Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Computational Biology for Biodiversity Studies and Quality-Related Traits Selection in Livestock (Closed)
