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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Livestock Reproduction: Reproductive Technologies in Animal Science
edited by
submission deadline 17 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5673 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive technologies; in vitro fertilization; genomic selection; oocytes; MOET; ovum-pick-up; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Infrared Thermography as a Tool for Assessing Animal Welfare and Its Usefulness in Veterinary Research
edited by
submission deadline 18 Mar 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14805 | Submission Open
Keywords: IRT imaging technology; infrared imaging; thermal imaging; pain assessment; climate change; zoo animals; inflammatory processes; heat stress and thermoregulation; surgery; anesthesiology; emotional responses; behavioral thermoregulation; immunosuppression; neoplasia; neuropathies; infectious neonatal diseases; thermoregulatory capacity; behavioral and physiological responses; reproductive disorders; diagnosing disease; burn patients; estrus identification; diagnosing pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
New Advances in Canine and Feline Diagnostics—2nd Edition
edited by , , and Claudia Rifici
submission deadline 20 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3890 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical chemistry; endocrinology; hematology; immunology; diagnosis and staging neoplastic; histopathology; immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence; diagnostic imaging; dog; cat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
The Mediterranean Monk Seal and Other Endangered Marine Mammals. From Past to Future: Perspectives on Ecology, Biology, Monitoring, and Conservation
edited by , and Mercedes Muñoz-Cañas
submission deadline 20 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open
Keywords: endangered species; marine ecosystems; marine mammals; monk seal; monitoring; conservation; biology; ecology; population dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Using Byproducts from Processing Biological Materials in the Feeding of Ruminants
edited by Lester O. Pordesimo and Steven J. Bartle
submission deadline 20 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminants; feedstuffs; byproducts from the processing of biological materials; environmental consciousness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Infectious Diseases and Surveillance of Farm and Wild Animals submission deadline 24 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8454 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; wildlife; surveillance; animal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Featured Papers in the 'Animal Genetics and Genomics' Section
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9290 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; genetics; genomics; production; product quality; reproduction; fertility; health; welfare; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Animal Health and Welfare in Aquaculture
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; aquaculture; health management; welfare; hygiene management; genetic improvement; water quality; nutrition; monitoring technologies; sustainable aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Exploring the Intersections between Humans and Animals through Zooarchaeology
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: zooarchaeology/archaeozoology; human– animal interaction; osteoarchaeology; archaeology; palaeo-pathology; zoonosis; bone and dental remains; taphonomy; subsistence; palaeoenvironment; cultural and biological aspects; past populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Wildlife Movement Ecology
edited by Rasmus Worsøe Havmöller
submission deadline 29 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: dispersal; juvenile dispersal; explorative excursions; survival rates; dispersal phases; activity patterns; energy use
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Novel Technology in Poultry Production and Nutrition: Role in Disease Prevention, Performance and Welfare Improvement and Sustainability
edited by , Georgios C. Papadopoulos, and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3700 | Submission Open
Keywords: broiler; layer; breeder; health; welfare; feed technology; management technology; poultry pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Second Edition of Dairy Cattle Health Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21355 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy cattle; health; management; measure; manage; monitor; practical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Protecting Endangered Species
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 16143 | Submission Open
Keywords: endangered animals; threatened animals; recovered species; animal conservation; in situ conservation; ex situ conservation; habitat conservation; human disturbance; wildlife management; conservation policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13642 | 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)
In Vitro Growth of Mammalian Follicles and Oocytes submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9837 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro growth (IVG); pre-in vitro maturation (Pre-IVM); in vitro differentiation (IVDi); oocyte; follicle; ovary
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Bee Biology, Pathology and Management submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9231 | Submission Open
Keywords: Apis mellifera biology; ecology; vulnerability; conservation; health; diseases; pathogens and pests; sustainable management; pollination; apiculture
Improving Livestock Productivity and Sustainability: Use of Sensor Data and Livestock Behavior submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9127 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Application and Development of New Technologies in Breeding Healthy and Animals Resilience: Precision Livestock Farming, Genomics and Their Interaction Can Contribute to Sustainable Management of the Livestock Sector submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8667 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision livestock farming; precision feeding; genomics; genetics; large ruminants; small ruminants; poultry; rabbits; welfare; safety; security; resilience; quality products; Aquaculture and Aquaponics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Application of Innovative Approaches for the Management of Farm Animals submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7846 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural technology; animal behaviour; animal management; animal welfare; digital systems; extensive production systems; intensive production systems; livestock; precision livestock management; sustainability; technological innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Intelligent Animal Husbandry submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6748 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic progress in animals (semen and embryo sexing; embryo transfer); epigenetics; bioinformatics in animal breeding; IT in management of animal husbandry; automation and robotization of breeding; feeding; milking; and cleaning in farms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Neoplasia and Cancer in Animals: Early Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6409 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; diagnosis; therapeutic; precision medicine; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Metabolic Adaptation and Regulation in Aquatic Animals
edited by , Jonathan Mark Wilson and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5391 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; metabolic response; endocrine regulation; energy budget; metabolomics; environmental change; temperature; hypoxia; osmoregulation; conservation; aquaculture; genetic background; methodological approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Rethinking Animal Production through Precision Livestock Farming
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5384 | Submission Open
Keywords: PLF; animal welfare; sustainability; consumer acceptance; biosensors; ecological transition; carbon footprint; food safety; food quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Physiological Indices and Behavioural Indicators for the Evaluation of Animal Health and Welfare under the Changing Climate Scenarios submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5276 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat stress; climate change; health; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Evolution, Ecology and Management of Wild Boar and Deer submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5234 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolution; ecology; game management; wild boar; deer; forest; infectious disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Behavior, Applied Ethology and Welfare of Farmed Animals submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4600 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; applied ethology; behavior; health; farmed animals; farmers and public perceptions; livestock; sustainable livestock production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Effects of Genotype × Environment Interaction on Welfare, Sustainability, and Quality of Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4215 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry biodiversity; alternative housing systems; welfare; sustainability; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Small Ruminants and Lentivirus Research: Future Directions
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3529 | Submission Open
Keywords: small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV); Maedi-visna (MVV); caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV); sheep; goat; wild ruminants; diagnosis; management strategies; welfare; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Animal–Computer Interaction: Advances and Opportunities submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3465 | 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)
Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
edited by Antonio Ortega-Pacheco and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3037 | Submission Open
Keywords: vector-borne diseases; climate change; epidemiology; transmission; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Alien and Pest Molluscs: Invasion Dynamics, Impacts, Control Methods and Ecosystem Services in a Changing World
edited by and Esteban M. Paolucci
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2897 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive molluscs; invasive species; pest species; pest control; pest management; biological control; molluscicide; ecological impacts; socio-economic impacts; ecosystem services; biodiversity loss; invasion vectors; invasion pathways; genetic variability; morphological variability; phenotypic plasticity; population modelling; risk assessment; invasion dynamics; drivers of biodiversity loss; ecosystem integrity; policy and legislation; anthropocene; global change; changing world
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Crustaceans Biology, Physiology, Reproduction and Development
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2878 | Submission Open
Keywords: crustacean biology; crustacean physiology; crustacean reproduction; molting; climate change; culture optimization; sex determination and differentiation; sexual maturation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Livestock Intensification: Focusing on Animal Welfare Improvements submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2744 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock intensification; animal welfare; stress; pain; livestock farm design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Improvements of Performance Traits Using Genetics and Genomics in Poultry
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2526 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Disease Epidemiology in Farm Animal Production submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2252 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary epidemiology; infectious disease surveillance; prevention and control of pathogens of veterinary interest; emerging infectious diseases in livestock; re-emerging infectious diseases in livestock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Small Animal Cardiology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2086 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases  ; congenital heart diseases  ; chronic heart failure  ; circulatory dynamics  ; echocardiography  ; image technique for cardiology  ; diagnostic tools in cardiovascular diseases  ; treatments for cardiovascular diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Effect of Farming Systems on Growth Performances and Meat Traits of Farm Animals
edited by Mariane Beline, Daniel Silva Antonelo and Juan Fernando Morales Gómez
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2084 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal growth; animal production; growth performance; management practices; meat quality; production systems; rearing systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Marbling Fat in Livestock submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open
Keywords: fat deposition; intramuscular fat; lipid metabolism; meat quality; nutrition; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Zoonotic Infections in Pigs
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1908 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogenesis; diagnosis; host immune responses; molecular epidemiology; zoonotic infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Application of Geometric Morphometrics to Understand Vertebrate and Invertebrate Morphological Diversity
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open
Keywords: morphological variation; geometric morphometrics; morphometrics; disparity; allometry
Chlamydial Diseases in Animals
edited by and Holly Hill
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open
Keywords: chlamydiosis; zoonosis; ovine enzootic abortion; psittacosis; Chlamydiaceae
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
New Insights into the Poultry Musculoskeletal Development and Locomotion
edited by Edgar Oviedo and Allison Pullin
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone; muscle; tendon; locomotion; health; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Using Agricultural By-Products in Aquafeeds submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquafeeds; fish nutrition; aquaculture sustainability; agricultural by-products; alternative feedstuffs; fish health; ingredient processing; circular aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats—Causes, Diagnostic Tools and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open
Keywords: bronchopneumonia; lower airways; canine; feline; antibiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Current Research on Brucella Infection in Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock brucellosis caused by B. abortus; B. melitensis and B. suis; canine brucellosis caused by B. canis; caprine brucellosis caused by B. ovis; pathobiology of Brucella infections; diagnosis and prevention of brucellosis in animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
New Insights in Veterinary Endoscopy: From Diagnosis to Therapy
edited by Maria Chiara Marchesi and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: endoscopic imaging; endoscopic therapy; gastroenterology; respiratory diseases; urogenital disorders; biomarkers; domestic animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Bats and Viruses: Importance of Understanding Virus Origin and Host Connection
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: bats; viruses; bat viral pathogens; virus– host interaction; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Current Challenges and Targets for the Reproductive Management of Farm Animals: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: induction and synchronization of estrus and ovulation; seasonality of reproduction; assisted reproduction; OMICs; management of pregnancy and newborns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Current Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Colic
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: horse; colic; surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Welfare-Enhanced Meat Production
edited by , and Óscar López Campos
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat; animal welfare; sustainability; consumers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
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