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.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Genetic Selection and Breeding for Improved Traits in Aquaculture Animals (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advances in Canine Disease Genetics (Deadline: 26 October 2026)
- Genetic Basis of Complex Traits and Breeding Innovation in Pigs (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Polygene and Polyprotein Research on Reproductive Traits of Livestock (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Research on Functional Genes and Economic Traits in Fish (Deadline: 13 November 2026)
- Genome Sequencing Technologies Applied in Animal Virology (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Epigenetic Signatures in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Genetics and Breeding for Enhancing Production Traits in Ruminants (Deadline: 15 December 2026)
- Mitochondrial Markers in Aquatic Animals: Evolution, Adaptation, and Conservation (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- New Technology Applications and Developments for Breeding Healthy and Resilient Animals: Precision Livestock Farming, Genomics and Their Interaction—Contributions to the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Sector: Second Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Genetic Improvement of Aquacultural Species (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Genetics and Genomics of Livestock Health, Fertility and Product Quality: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Animal Disease Control: Genetics and Nutrigenomic Approach and Perspective (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Functional Genomics and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Livestock Economic Traits (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Advances in Genetic and Genomic Technologies for Cattle Breeding (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Genomic Conservation of Local Ruminant Breeds (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Livestock Breeding and Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Advances in Livestock Breeding: From DNA Sequencing to Selection Techniques (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Multi-Omics Integration for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Ruminant Production (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Influences of the Miocene, Pliocene and Pleistocene on the Genetic and Paleontological Diversification of Fauna in the World (Deadline: 1 April 2027)
- Sustainable Management of Animal Genetic Resources for Improving Livestock Production (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- From Heritage to Resilience: Genomic and Multi-Omics Insights into Indigenous Livestock Breeds (Deadline: 15 May 2027)
- Deciphering the Molecular Architecture of Complex Traits in Livestock and Poultry via Integrative Multi-Omics (Deadline: 30 May 2027)
- Evolutionary Development and Molecular Phylogeny of Gastropod Molluscs (Deadline: 15 June 2027)
- Modern Genomic and Breeding Technologies for Sustainable Livestock Improvement (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Applying Functional Genomics to Address Challenges in Livestock Health and Production (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Livestock Omics: Second Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Insect Evolutionary and Functional Genomics: Toward a Genomic Understanding of the Most Diverse Animal Group (Deadline: 15 July 2027)
- Advances in Cattle Genetics and Breeding—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
- Livestock and Poultry Genetics and Breeding Management—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
