Animal Research in Central Asia
Special Issue Editors
2. Former Foundation Professor of Animal Welfare, University of Queensland and Foundation Director, Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Interests: animal welfare; animal ethics; captive animal management; heavy metals in animals; animal nutrition; dairy cattle; sheep
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Interests: veterinary sciences; pathology; agriculture; diary and animal sciences; biodiversity consevation; ornithology
Interests: animal reproduction; assisted reproduction techniques; dairy cattle; companion animals; veterinary education
Interests: animal welfare; human–animal interactions; sustainable agriculture; animal transport; animal grazing; pasture management
Interests: animal welfare; animal behaviour; livestock production; laboratory animals; animal ethics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The purpose of this Special Issue of the journal Animals is to highlight, platform, and encourage animal science and veterinary science in Central Asia. The exposure of animal research from this region is underreported, and this Special Issue will fill some gaps in global understanding and interest. Central Asia supports livestock production in exceptional and distinctive environments, including steppe, desert, and mountain. There are pressures on water availability and wide weather extremes, impacting animal health, welfare, and feeding. There are unfamiliar breeds and, indeed, unfamiliar species (including both dromedary and bactrian camels and the yak) to be encountered. The agricultural economic landscape is also influential on both animal research and animal production. The editorial team for this Special Issue all have wide experience of livestock production in Central Asia and are enthusiastic to encourage the development and promotion of animal work in the region. Submissions are encouraged from any aspect of animal science, veterinary science, and livestock production economics and sociology.
Prof. Dr. Clive J. C. Phillips
Prof. Dr. Augusto Faustino
Prof. Dr. Maria Lopes
Dr. Francesca Carnovale
Prof. Dr. David Richard Arney
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal science
- Central Asia
- dry climate
- hot climate
- veterinary science
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