Production, Breeding and Disease Management of Plateau Animals—Second Edition

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing the science of animal husbandry in high-altitude plateau regions. It will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these extreme environments, which are characterized by hypoxia, low temperatures, and strong UV radiation. The scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including innovative production systems, genetic improvement and breeding strategies for resilience, nutritional management for native forages, and the epidemiology, diagnosis, and control of endemic diseases affecting livestock and other plateau-adapted animals.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to collate high-quality research that enhances the sustainability, productivity, and welfare of plateau animal agriculture. It aims to provide a platform for sharing novel insights that bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern scientific innovation.

This Special Issue will effectively supplement the existing literature by consolidating fragmented research into a comprehensive resource that addresses the interconnected nature of production, breeding, and health in these unique ecosystems. It will specifically highlight adaptive mechanisms to environmental stressors and explore integrated management approaches, thereby offering valuable knowledge for researchers, veterinarians, and policymakers dedicated to the sustainable development of plateau pastoralism in an era of global change. We invite original research and review articles that contribute to this vital field.

Prof. Dr. Jiakui Li
Prof. Dr. Peng Shang
Guest Editors

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