Diagnostic Research, Epidemiology and New Therapeutic Options in Companion and Wild Animals: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 52
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Interests: clinical oncology; clinical trials; comparative oncology; veterinary oncology; biomarkers; therapeutic targets; breast cancer; serum cancer markers; anticancer therapies; clinical pathology
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the first edition, we are pleased to announce the 2nd Edition of the Special Issue "Diagnostic Research, Epidemiology and New Therapeutic Options in Companion and Wild Animals". This new edition aims to further explore recent advances in the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of animal diseases, incorporating innovative technologies and methodologies that will shape the future of veterinary medicine.
In companion animals, regarding diagnoses, we have been witnessing not only a refinement of conventional techniques but also the development of less invasive procedures, allowing for safe, effective, and quick diagnoses associated with low morbidity. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into veterinary diagnostics is transforming the field, particularly in medical imaging, histopathology, and predictive analytics. AI-driven algorithms are enhancing diagnostic accuracy, enabling earlier disease detection, and improving clinical decision-making. The evaluation of new biomarkers and the advancement of molecular techniques have also contributed to novel insights into neoplastic and infectious diseases.
In line with diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in companion animals, epidemiological studies have been encouraged in both companion and wild species, whether globally distributed or endemic to specific geographic regions. These studies are essential for understanding affected populations, identifying risk factors, mapping transmission routes, and determining disease prevalence and incidence. Additionally, given that animals share ecosystems with humans, epidemiological data—particularly regarding zoonoses—are critical for public health.
The 2nd Edition of this Special Issue aims to present relevant scientific contributions in the form of original research or review articles focusing on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of animal diseases. We especially encourage submissions exploring AI-driven diagnostic and therapeutic innovations, as well as AI-assisted epidemiological analysis. Topics may include, but are not limited to, applications of AI in veterinary imaging and pathology, seroprevalence studies, performance analysis of diagnostic techniques, minimally invasive procedures, prognostic studies, and research on treatment outcomes. Articles addressing both companion and wild animals are welcome.
Dr. Felisbina Luisa Queiroga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostics
- minimally invasive procedures
- biomarkers and prognostic factors
- epidemiology of infectious and neoplastic diseases
- AI-driven predictive models in treatment
- companion and wild animal diseases
- one health and zoonoses
- diagnostic imaging and histopathology
- molecular techniques in veterinary medicine
- new therapeutic approaches (immunotherapy, gene therapy, hormone therapy)
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