Cattle
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Cattle section is dedicated to fostering advancements in science focused on cattle. The section covers a broad spectrum of topics, including management, nutrition and feeding strategies, breeding and genetic improvements, health and welfare, product quality enhancement, and the environmental impact of cattle. The section aims to improve all aspects of the sustainability of cattle production by disseminating cutting-edge research and innovative practices. It welcomes contributions in the form of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that can help shape the future of cattle production and contribute to improving cattle welfare.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advanced Research in Bovine Endometritis (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Nutrition and Metabolism of Cows and Stress Responses (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Diarrhea in Neonatal Ruminant Calves: Diagnosis and Treatment (Deadline: 6 November 2026)
- Sustainable Breeding in Dairy Production: Balancing Welfare, Productivity and Profitability (Deadline: 29 December 2026)
- Novel Techniques for Efficient and Sustainable Cattle Production: Precision Farming, Feed Ingredients and Efficiency and Rumen Health (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Evidence-Based Approaches to Addressing the Welfare Implications of Lameness in Dairy Cattle (Deadline: 15 February 2027)
- Parasites, Parasitic Diseases, and Control Measures in Bovidae Animals (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Emerging and Re-Emerging Zoonotic Threats in Dairy Livestock (Deadline: 10 April 2027)
- The Effect of Mastitis on Dairy Cattle Reproductive Performance (Deadline: 15 April 2027)
- Impact of Nutrition on Milk Production and Quality in Small Dairy Production Systems (Deadline: 30 May 2027)
- Advances in Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Cattle (Deadline: 30 June 2027)
- Nutritional and Management Approaches to Enhance Growth, Health, and Immunity in Beef Calves (Deadline: 20 July 2027)
- Heifer Nutrition and Management (Deadline: 30 July 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
