Special Issues

Animals runs special issues to create collections of papers on specific topics. The aim is to build 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 in the subject and oversee the editorial process for papers. Papers published in a Special Issue will be collected together on a dedicated page of the journal website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Sustainability Biodiversity and Welfare of Poultry and Rabbit in Alternative Productions submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12420 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; rabbit; chickens; turkeys; ducks; geese; sustainable farming; alternative production; free range; organic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Early Development and Growth of Fishes submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11339 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Algae in Animal Nutrition submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11240 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminants; poultry; swine; pets; fish; nutrition and metabolism; rumen ecology; immune system and health status; sustainability and GHG mitigation strategies; in vitro and in vivo trials; antioxidant compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
African Swine Fever Virus Transmission and Control: The Role of Wild and Domestic Suids submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11060 | Submission Open
Keywords: ASF; ASFV; transmission pathways; risk factors; pathogenesis; host immune responses; molecular epidemiology; novel mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Genetic Expression and Regulation during Growth and Reproduction of Poultry
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10475 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry  ; mRNA; miRNA; lncRNA; circRNA; growth; reproduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Fish Welfare Assessment: Challenges for Aquaculture and Research
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9980 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish welfare; health; behaviour; aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Calf Health and Performance submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 7967 | Submission Open
Keywords: calf rearing; calf nutrition; calf performance; welfare; calf health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Education and Communication in Veterinary Clinical Practice
edited by Paul Mills
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6629 | Submission Open
Keywords: communication; hidden curriculum; professionalism; life skills
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Sustainability of Local Dairy Farming Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6471 | Submission Open
Keywords: improving sustainability; animal welfare and health; rural livelihoods; farm resilience; GHG mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Aquaculture: Prevention, Control, and Impact of Diseases submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5722 | Submission Open
Keywords: crustacean aquaculture; shrimp; crab; immune response; disease; gut microbiota; probiotics; prebiotics; vaccines; nutrition; stress; host– pathogen interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Monitoring of Cows: Management and Sustainability submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5161 | Submission Open
Keywords: monitoring of cows grazing on pasture or in confinement systems (productivity; health; behaviour; welfare; reproduction; environment; gases; milk quality; etc.); sustainability of the system and production; social and economic impact; management of cattle system; precision livestock (technologies; mathematical modelling; techniques of data measurements; monitor devices; analysis algorithms; precision technologies; sensors; software; sound analysis; images analysis; etc.); traceability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Impact of COVID-19 on the Relationships between Human and Companion Animals submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4336 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– animal interactions; human– animal bonds; affectivity; pet-friendly policies; furry-co-workers; furr-recovery method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Reproductive Management of Ruminants—Based on Estrous Synchronization and Estrus Detection submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2853 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproduction management; synchronization protocols; estrus detection; automated activity monitor; fertility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Large Animals
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2815 | Submission Open
Keywords: analgesia; pain; production animals; cattle; sheep; pigs; poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Invasive Birds: New Advances and Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian; behaviour; control; dispersal; eradication; genetics; impacts; interactions; introduction pathways; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)
Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Cattle
edited by and Ferenc Szabó
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2030 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle genetics; carcass cutability; carcass quality traits; accurate grading technology; finishing diet; alternative production system; tenderness; marbling; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
New Perspectives in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)
edited by and Jianing Chen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open
Keywords: porcine epidemic diarrhea virus; viral replication; virus– host interaction; pathogenesis and immunity; novel antiviral strategies; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Companion Animals submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary sports medicine; sporting and utility dogs; management of sports units k9; canine sports training; nutrition in sporting and utility dogs; benefits of canine sports; role of the veterinarian in sports competitions; pathologies associated with canine sports; physiotherapy and rehabilitation in companion animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Fats and Oils in Poultry Feed: Recent Scientific Insights submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 594 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; lipids; fats; dietary; oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Bats of Europe: Current Research on Diversity, Ecology and Conservation Needs
edited by Péter Estók
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: bats; biodiversity; ecology; conservation; bioacoustics; parasites; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Advances in Veterinary Dermatology  Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: atopic dermatitis; pruritic skin disease; dog; cat; developing mechanism; allergy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Equines submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; surgery; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; arthroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Intervention Strategies to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; probiotics; prebiotics; organic acids anti-microbial peptides; Salmonella; Campylobacter; natural feed additives; diet; poultry; microbiome; metagenomics; toxins; antibiotic resistance; phage therapy; poultry health; vaccines; immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Theoretical and Empirical Research on Animal Welfare Policy submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; policy evaluation; farm-level compliance; farm animal; international trade; decision support systems; welfare management; welfare monitoring; welfare assurance; food labelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Epidemiology, Evolutionary Trends and the Climate Change Impact of Tick-borne Pathogens
edited by , and Teoh Boon Teong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2023 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne pathogen; climate change; animal host
Effects of Enclosure Complexity and Design on Behavior and Physiology in Captive Animals submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11477 | Submission Open
Keywords: enclosure design; welfare; enrichment; holding conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Small Animal Neonatology submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9283 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; newborn; physiology; diseases; treatment; reanimation; outcome; assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Scientific Advances in Zoo Animal Management submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7231 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal behavior; social interactions; animal welfare; animal experiences; animal nutrition; visitor effects; human-animal interactions; husbandry practices; animal training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)
Reproductive Physiology of Ruminants
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4802 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant; reproduction; ovary; puberty; reproductive cycle; behavior; environment; testes; uterus; mammary/udder/lactation; hormone; infertility/fertility; gonadotropin; parturition; gestation; photoperiod; management; gamete; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Ecology and Conservation of Crocodiles
edited by Christopher M. Murray and
submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open
Keywords: crocodilian; ecology; evolution; physiology; conservation; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)
The Application of Technology and Innovation to the Conservation of Carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora) submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open
Keywords: carnivora; large carnivores; small carnivores; conservation technology; innovation; evidence; impact; big cats; canids; bears; small cats; conservation practice; canids/canidae
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Reducing Antibiotics in Pig Farming – Multilevel Approach submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; antibiotics; prophylactic ban; antibiotic alternatives; health protection; production efficiency; management; maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Recent Progress in Complex Congenital Defects in Animals submission deadline 1 Dec 2023 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex congenital defects; multiple congenital anomalies; malformative syndrome; malformative spectrum; malformative disruptive association
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Recent Advances in Canine Mammary Tumors submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12819 | Submission Open
Keywords: dogs; cancer; biomarkers; diagnosis; prognosis; extracellular vesicles; therapeutics; liquid biopsy; comparative oncology; translational models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Advances in Companion Animal Clinical Pathology submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7432 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; diagnostics; biomarkers; pathogenesis; veterinary oncology; One Health; translational medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Ovarian Function and Antral Follicular Development in Livestock Reproduction submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4011 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovary; antral follicles; corpus luteum; ovulation; ultrasonography; estrous cycle; endocrine control; controlled animal breeding; ultrasound image analysis; superovulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Infectious Respiratory Diseases of Livestock Animals
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1726 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory pathogens; infectious respiratory disease; livestock; molecular typing; antimicrobials; risk factors; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Coccidiosis in Poultry: Current Thinking on Eimeria spp., Host–Parasite Relationships, and Potential for Advancements in Control
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open
Keywords: Eimeria of poultry; avian coccidiosis; host-Eimeria relationships; novel methods of coccidiosis control; intestinal health in chickens; commercial broiler production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Small Ruminants and Rural Resilience
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2023 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: sheep; goats; small ruminants; rural development; peri-urban livestock; gender equity; sustainable livestock; rural resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Advances in Companion Animal Genetic Diseases
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submission deadline 11 Dec 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5073 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; genetic disorder; inherited disease; mutation; pathogenic mechanism; clinical significance; molecular epidemiology; prevention; molecular therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Functional Feeds and Antioxidant Status in Aquatic Animals: Current Research and Future Directions submission deadline 12 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3015 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional feeds; antioxidant status; fish; shrimp; algae biomass; amino acids; plant extracts; protein hydroly-sates; gut health; stress resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Equine Reproduction
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6866 | Submission Open
Keywords: mare; equine pregnancy; embryo fetal reproduction; gene expression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Antimicrobial Usage Monitoring Systems and Stewardship of Antimicrobials in Animal Health
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6340 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic use; antimicrobials; antimicrobial resistance; livestock; pets; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Clinical Scores and Classification Systems Supporting Illness Severity Evaluation, Decision-Making, and Management in Food Animal Practice
edited by Davide Pravettoni
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4472 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical scoring system; decision-making tree; checklist; illness severity evaluation; treatment efficacy assessment; food animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Advances in Nutritional Strategies for Swine Disease Management
edited by and Eric Weaver
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3475 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine; pathogens; immunology; nutrition; functional ingredients; pathogen mitigation; swine health; antimicrobial alternatives; feed safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Zoonoses: Focus on the Wildlife and Possible Application with GIS and Remote Sensing submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3208 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonoses; wildlife; interactions between domestic animals and wildlife; new diagnostics; remote sensing and GIS exploitation; risk assessment; modelling; One Health; climate change outbreaks; human pressure on natural resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Relationships between Animal Hosts and Microbiota, Animal Health and Response to Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2805 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock; companion animals; wild animals; microbiota; metabolites; physiology; non-communicable diseases; infectious diseases; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Pasture-Associated Poisoning in Grazing Animals submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2553 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; horses; ruminants; plants; poisoning; toxic/toxicity; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Recent Advances in Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia
edited by María Mar Granados, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo and Juán Morgaz Rodríguez
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1809 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; anesthesia; analgesia; sedation; loco-regional block; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Evaluation of the Use of Antimicrobial Intravenous Limb Perfusion to Treat Septic Digital Lesions in Cattle: Why and How to Reduce the Use of These Drugs in Systemic and Local Therapy
edited by , , Carlo Maria Mortellaro and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open
Keywords: interdigital phlegmon; deep digital septic condition; cattle; intravenous regional limb perfusion; antibiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
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