Selected Papers of the XXIV Congress of the Italian Society of Sheep and Goat Pathology and Production (SIPAOC) “Sustainability of Sheep and Goat Farming”

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to propose a Special Issue showcasing a selection of the communications presented at the XXIV Congress of the Italian Society of Sheep and Goat Pathology and Production (SIPAOC): “Sustainability in Sheep and Goat Farming” (Sostenibilità dell’allevamento ovino e caprino), which was held in Viterbo (Italy), 22-23 February 2023. They will be published as full papers, whether reviews or original research articles. Research areas in this field include animal production (sustainability, farming, nutrition and feeding, quality of the products, welfare, etc.) and pathologies (parasitic and infectious diseases, etc.). Sheep and goat farming represents a resource of great importance in Italy; these animals are widespread in every region and geographical area of Italy, with differentiation in genetic types, farming systems, and production directions. Small ruminant breeding, like other livestock sectors, is facing the challenge of needing to innovate in order to improve its levels of general, economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

This Special Issue will feature interactions among experts from different disciplinary areas and with diverse professional experience. It will aim to respond to many questions from technicians, professionals, and operators working in the production sector with small ruminants, offering clear, effective, and timely solutions. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Moniello
Prof. Dr. Maria Teresa Manfredi
Prof. Dr. Massimo Trabalza-Marinucci
Guest Editors

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