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Infection Immunity, Diagnosis and Prevention of Avian Influenza
edited by Manman Dai and Jiayun Yang
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11506
Keywords: avian influenza; immune response; virus– host interactions; diagnostic methods; vaccine development; zoonotic transmission; epidemiology; surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Gamete and Stem Cell Vitrification in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4575
Keywords: vitrification; sperm; oocyte; embryo; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Innate Host Defence Mechanisms of Aquatic Animals
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2262
Keywords: immunology; virus; bacteria; fungus; fungus-like
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Exploring Wildlife Parasitology: Impacts on Health, Biodiversity, and Ecosystems
edited by Eligia Rodríguez-Ponce and Kevin M. Santana Hernández
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18827 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; parasites; ecosystem health; zoonotic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Impact of Nutrition on Reproduction and Fetal Programming of Beef Cattle
edited by Marcelo Vedovatto and Matheus Fellipe de Lana Ferreira
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16391 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; pregnancy rate; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Animal Health and Welfare Assessment of Pigs
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11335 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; welfare; health; assessment; biomarkers; monitoring; modern farming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Use of Regenerative Therapies in Canine Osteoarthritis: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3337 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone; joint; osteosynthesis; osteoarthritis; adipose micrograft; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Sustainable Management of Animal Environments
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable livestock; animal welfare; environmental impact; waste management; antibiotic resistance; zoonotic microorganisms; environmental pollution; emission control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Equine Viral Diseases and Their Preventive Management Strategies
edited by and Anna Karolina Matczuk
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1788 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine viral diseases; preventive management; molecular virology; diagnostic methods; zoonotic potential; climate change impact; phylogenetic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Genetics and Genomics of Livestock Health, Fertility and Product Quality: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1774 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; genetics; genomics; production; product quality; reproduction; fertility; health; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
New Insights into Poultry Breeding: Advancements in Hatchability, Semen Collection and Fertility Enhancement submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry breeding; semen preservation; artificial insemination; fertility and hatchability; sperm cryopres-ervation; genetic selection; reproductive biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Ecology and Biogeography of Aquatic Alien Invasive Species
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive alien species; ecology; biogeography; feeding habits; behavior; life cycle; distribution; detection; hydroacoustic; eDNA; management; plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Advances in Image-Guided Veterinary Surgery: Second Edition submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical imaging; surgery; interventional procedure; intraoperative imaging; virtual reality; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Conservation of Native Animal Breeds: From Genetic Resources to Good Governance
edited by
submission deadline 17 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7848 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; conservation; utilization; livestock genetic resources; sustainable livestock industry development; innovative breeding program
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Reproductive Physiology and Genetics in Aquatic Animals
edited by Rafæl Campos-Ramos
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 920 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; reproduction; endocrinology; physiology; genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Methodological Advancements in Predicting Gas Emissions of Livestock submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse emissions; low carbon; livestock production; climate change; prediction model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Care and Well-Being of Laboratory Animals: Second Edition
edited by Stephanie Krämer
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2805 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3Rs; refinement; animal well-being; animal welfare; laboratory animal science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Application of Nutriomics for Pig and Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrigenomics; metabolomics; proteomics; transcriptomics; omics integration; microbiome modulation; animal performance; precision nutrition; feed efficiency; nutrient– gene interaction; metabolic pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Equine Musculoskeletal System: Advances and Clinical Applications of Diagnostic Imaging and Functional Research
edited by , Bernard Turek and Tomasz Jasiński
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21329 | Submission Open
Keywords: muscle diseases; bone and joint diseases; tendon and fascia diseases; diagnostic imaging; CT; dual-energy CT; MRI; sEMG; FES; image and signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Best Practices for Zoo Animal Welfare Management
edited by Oriol Talló-Parra and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18195 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare assessment; environmental enrichment; euthanasia; geriatric animals; feeding practices; facility design; human– animal interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)
Wearable Technologies for Enhancing Health, Behavior Monitoring, and Welfare in Animals
edited by and Anil Bhujel
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable technologies; animal health management; real-time monitoring; livestock welfare; disease detection; precision livestock farming; behavior tracking; farm automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovative Therapeutic Strategies in Poultry and Swine submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; One Health; poultry and swine health; alternative therapies; natural compounds; genomic epidemiology; antimicrobial stewardship in livestock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Application of Gene Editing Technology in Animal Husbandry
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome editing; CRISPR-Cas9; TALENs; transgenic animals; somatic cell nuclear transfer; epigenetics; non-coding RNAs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Cardiovascular Disease in Wildlife
edited by O. Lynne Nelson
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; wildlife species; congestive heart failure; systemic hypertension; cardiomyopathy; echocardiography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Novel Techniques for Efficient and Sustainable Cattle Production: Precision Farming, Feed Ingredients and Efficiency and Rumen Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 26617 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable cattle production; precision cattle farming; feed efficiency; cattle genetics; methane emission intensity; rumen microbiome; metagenomic analysis; omics technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Impact of Climate Change on Animal Welfare, Health, and/or Product Quality of Livestock Species
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21210 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; climate; heat stress; livestock; productivity; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Functional Prebiotics and Probiotics: Impact on Animal Growth, Development and Health submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15588 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal health; antibiotic resistance; prebiotics; probiotics; sustainable solutions; gut microbiota; immune system; infectious diseases; biotechnological strategies; circular economy principles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Advanced Welfare-Oriented, Efficient, and High-Quality Ruminant Production: Mechanisms and Practices
edited by Hanfang Zeng, , and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11469 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal health; efficient ruminant production; precision livestock farming; feed innovation; multi-omics integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Potential Role of Antioxidants and Advanced Management Strategies to Improve Animal Production, Reproduction, Health, and Welfare submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10406 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; animal feeding; animal production; management; environmental stresses; antioxidants; free radicals; One Health; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Development and Application of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Livestock and Companion Animals
edited by Szilárd Bodó, Vass Nóra, Gabriella Kútvölgyi and Tamas Somfai
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8738 | Submission Open
Keywords: assisted reproduction; gene conservation; preimplantation genetic testing; sex sorted semen; animal welfare and reproduction; in vitro embryo production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
In Vitro, In Vivo and Ex Vivo Veterinary Oncology Research and Treatment for Companion Animals
edited by , Cecilia Vullo, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6214 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro; in vivo; ex vivo methods; veterinary oncology; tumour microenvironment; tumour cell cultures; companion animals; cancer treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Optimizing Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Poultry Diet submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4622 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry nutrition; alternative proteins; insect meal; microalgae; by-products; feed sustainability; gut health; amino acid profile; fermented feed; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Fish Nutrition, Physiology and Management: Second Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3992 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; aquaculture; production; physiology; sustainable production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Large Animals—Second Edition
edited by and Heidi S. Lehmann
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3200 | Submission Open
Keywords: analgesia; pain; production animals; cattle; sheep; pigs; poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for Sustainable Aquaculture submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3155 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; plant extracts; bioactive compounds; nanodelivery systems; lipid-based nanoparticles; feed additives; nutrition; disease resistance; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
One Health Approaches to Wildlife Epidemiology: Integrating Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
edited by Anna Meredith
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2570 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; One Health; wildlife population health; epidemiology; zoonoses; surveillance; ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Health of the Ovaries, Uterus, and Mammary Glands in Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2264 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock reproduction; reproductive health; ovary; uterus; mammary gland; reproductive diseases; fertility; lactation; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
New Insights in Large Animal Neurology
edited by Antonio Carlos Lopes Câmara and Márcio Botelho de Castro
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1866 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurologic evaluation; ancillary diagnostics aids; neuropathology; imaging exams; cerebrospinal fluid analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Veterinary Anatomy: Connecting Basic Research with Clinical, Biotechnological, and Educational Innovations submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary anatomy; animal health; comparative anatomy; anatomical education; clinical applications; biotechnological development; diagnostic techniques; anatomical research; veterinary innovation; educational methodologies; applied veterinary science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Canine and Feline Viruses
edited by Georgia Diakoudi and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open
Keywords: feline and canine viruses; emerging viruses; molecular and serological diagnostics; next-generation sequencing; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Advances in Migratory Shorebird Ecology and Conservation
edited by Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: migratory flyways; migratory birds; biodiversity loss; bird ecology; bird conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Factors Influencing the Quality of Meat and Milk Products
edited by Luis Manuel Carrillo-Lopez
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 778 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk and dairy products; meat quality; emerging technologies; natural products; animal production; microbiology; chemicals; nutrition; additives; antibiotics; feed; additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Influence of Social Behaviours and Population on Conservation Breeding Programmes and Zoo Animal Welfare
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: conservation breeding; social behaviour; zoo animal welfare; bachelor groups; fission fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)
Hormonal Control of Fish Reproduction: Insights From Molecular Endocrinology submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open
Keywords: gonadotropin-releasing hormones; gonadotropins; sex steroids (testosterone; estradiol); inhibin; kisspep-tins; neuropeptides; steroidogenesis; aquaporins; gene expression; miRNAs; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Zoo and Wildlife Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia
edited by Li-Jen Chang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoo animals; wildlife; anesthesia; analgesia; pharmacology; local/regional anesthesia and analgesia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Optimizing Early-Life Nutrition: The Role of Feed Additives in Piglet Growth and Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open
Keywords: piglets; feed additives; weaning stress; gut microbiota; immune function; probiotics and prebiotics; antibiotic reduction; sustainable swine production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Working Dogs: Behavioral, Ethical, and Societal Dimensions of Human–Animal Teaming
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 432 | Submission Open
Keywords: working dogs; working teams; human– animal interaction; animal welfare; animal behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Fish and Fisheries Under Ecosystem Changes
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish biodiversity; fisheries management; ecosystem changes; climate change impacts; invasive species genetics; aquatic ecosystems; sustainable fisheries; habitat degradation; species competition; adaptive management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Recent Advances in the Management of Vector-Borne Diseases in Ruminants
edited by Dinesh Erram
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open
Keywords: vector-borne diseases; ruminants; integrated management; One Health approach; pesticide resistance; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Brain and Sensory Systems in Non-Avian Reptiles
edited by Dawei Han and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: lizards; turtles; alligators; reptiles; snakes; sensory systems; brain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)
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