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Application of Gene Editing Technology in Animal Husbandry

edited by

Yuguo Yuan

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome editing; CRISPR-Cas9; TALENs; transgenic animals; somatic cell nuclear transfer; epigenetics; non-coding RNAs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovative Therapeutic Strategies in Poultry and Swine

edited by

Ádám Kerek

and

Ákos Jerzsele

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; One Health; poultry and swine health; alternative therapies; natural compounds; genomic epidemiology; antimicrobial stewardship in livestock

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Novel Techniques for Efficient and Sustainable Cattle Production: Precision Farming, Feed Ingredients and Efficiency and Rumen Health

edited by

Gabriella Holló

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 19061 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cattle production; precision cattle farming; feed efficiency; cattle genetics; methane emission intensity; rumen microbiome; metagenomic analysis; omics technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Impact of Climate Change on Animal Welfare, Health, and/or Product Quality of Livestock Species

edited by

Luigi Faucitano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16185 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; climate; heat stress; livestock; productivity; product quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Potential Role of Antioxidants and Advanced Management Strategies to Improve Animal Production, Reproduction, Health, and Welfare

edited by

Francesca Ciani

and

Karim El-Sabrout

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7942 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; animal feeding; animal production; management; environmental stresses; antioxidants; free radicals; One Health; product quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Functional Prebiotics and Probiotics: Impact on Animal Growth, Development and Health

edited by

Ricardo Pinheiro de Souza Oliveira

, Taís Mayumi Kuniyoshi and

Carlos Emilio Cabrera Matajira

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5775 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal health; antibiotic resistance; prebiotics; probiotics; sustainable solutions; gut microbiota; immune system; infectious diseases; biotechnological strategies; circular economy principles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Advanced Welfare-Oriented, Efficient, and High-Quality Ruminant Production: Mechanisms and Practices

edited by Hanfang Zeng,

Xiangyu Pan

Yongfu La

and

Chao Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4735 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal health; efficient ruminant production; precision livestock farming; feed innovation; multi-omics integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Development and Application of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Livestock and Companion Animals

edited by Szilárd Bodó, Vass Nóra, Gabriella Kútvölgyi and Tamas Somfai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4642 | Submission Open

Keywords: assisted reproduction; gene conservation; preimplantation genetic testing; sex sorted semen; animal welfare and reproduction; in vitro embryo production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

In Vitro, In Vivo and Ex Vivo Veterinary Oncology Research and Treatment for Companion Animals

edited by

Alessandra Sfacteria

, Cecilia Vullo,

Roberto Puleio

and

Giada Giambrone

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3985 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro; in vivo; ex vivo methods; veterinary oncology; tumour microenvironment; tumour cell cultures; companion animals; cancer treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for Sustainable Aquaculture

edited by

Nopadon Pirarat

Manoj Kamble

and

Seyyed Morteza Hoseini

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2174 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; plant extracts; bioactive compounds; nanodelivery systems; lipid-based nanoparticles; feed additives; nutrition; disease resistance; mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Large Animals—Second Edition

edited by

Gabrielle C. Musk

and Heidi S. Lehmann

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open

Keywords: analgesia; pain; production animals; cattle; sheep; pigs; poultry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Health of the Ovaries, Uterus, and Mammary Glands in Animals

edited by

Diqi Yang

and

Xiaoyu Hu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1310 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock reproduction; reproductive health; ovary; uterus; mammary gland; reproductive diseases; fertility; lactation; animal welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

New Insights in Large Animal Neurology

edited by Antonio Carlos Lopes Câmara and Márcio Botelho de Castro

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurologic evaluation; ancillary diagnostics aids; neuropathology; imaging exams; cerebrospinal fluid analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Fish Nutrition, Physiology and Management: Second Edition

edited by

Carlos Alfonso Alvarez-González

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish; aquaculture; production; physiology; sustainable production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advances in Canine and Feline Viruses

edited by Georgia Diakoudi and

Federica Di Profio

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: feline and canine viruses; emerging viruses; molecular and serological diagnostics; next-generation sequencing; genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

One Health Approaches to Wildlife Epidemiology: Integrating Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

edited by Anna Meredith

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: wildlife; One Health; wildlife population health; epidemiology; zoonoses; surveillance; ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Influence of Social Behaviours and Population on Conservation Breeding Programmes and Zoo Animal Welfare

edited by

Matthew Hartley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation breeding; social behaviour; zoo animal welfare; bachelor groups; fission fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)

Optimizing Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Poultry Diet

edited by

Ondřej Šťastník

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry nutrition; alternative proteins; insect meal; microalgae; by-products; feed sustainability; gut health; amino acid profile; fermented feed; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Zoo and Wildlife Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia

edited by Li-Jen Chang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: zoo animals; wildlife; anesthesia; analgesia; pharmacology; local/regional anesthesia and analgesia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Epigenetic Signatures in Domestic Animals

edited by

Deyin Zhang

and

Weimin Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetic signatures; domestic animals; important traits; multi-omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Recent Advances in the Management of Vector-Borne Diseases in Ruminants

edited by Dinesh Erram

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne diseases; ruminants; integrated management; One Health approach; pesticide resistance; vaccines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Working Dogs: Behavioral, Ethical, and Societal Dimensions of Human–Animal Teaming

edited by

Heather Lum

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: working dogs; working teams; human– animal interaction; animal welfare; animal behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)

Fish and Fisheries Under Ecosystem Changes

edited by

George Minos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish biodiversity; fisheries management; ecosystem changes; climate change impacts; invasive species genetics; aquatic ecosystems; sustainable fisheries; habitat degradation; species competition; adaptive management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advancing Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare in Clinical Practice

edited by

Richard Eddie Clutton

and

Polly M. Taylor

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary ethics; overtreatment; animal welfare; ethical review; overdiagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)

Hormonal Control of Fish Reproduction: Insights From Molecular Endocrinology

edited by

Asok K. Dasmahapatra

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: gonadotropin-releasing hormones; gonadotropins; sex steroids (testosterone; estradiol); inhibin; kisspep-tins; neuropeptides; steroidogenesis; aquaporins; gene expression; miRNAs; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Optimizing Early-Life Nutrition: The Role of Feed Additives in Piglet Growth and Development

edited by

Anoosh Rakhshandeh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: piglets; feed additives; weaning stress; gut microbiota; immune function; probiotics and prebiotics; antibiotic reduction; sustainable swine production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Management of the Impact of Stress on Ruminant Reproduction

edited by

Irene Valasi

, Efterpi Bouroutzika and

Ekaterini K. Theodosiadou

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress; ruminants; reproduction; management; biomarkers; antioxidants; diet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)

Factors Influencing the Quality of Meat and Milk Products

edited by Luis Manuel Carrillo-Lopez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk and dairy products; meat quality; emerging technologies; natural products; animal production; microbiology; chemicals; nutrition; additives; antibiotics; feed; additives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)

Advances in Fish Welfare and Physiology

edited by

Mauro Chivite Alcalde

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; fish welfare; welfare assessment; aquaculture; cognitive abilities; species-specific approaches; farmed species diversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Recent Advances in Animals Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pain Management During Gonadectomy: Second Edition

edited by Alberto Maria Crovace and

Nicolo Columbano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary anesthesia; analgesia; gonadectomy; pain management; multimodal analgesia; minimally in-vasive surgery; animal welfare; perioperative care; sterilization surgery; pain assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Brain and Sensory Systems in Non-Avian Reptiles

edited by Dawei Han and

Grace Capshaw

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: lizards; turtles; alligators; reptiles; snakes; sensory systems; brain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Advances in Migratory Shorebird Ecology and Conservation

edited by Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: migratory flyways; migratory birds; biodiversity loss; bird ecology; bird conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

The Invisible Bond: How Animals Shape Human Society

edited by

Charlotte Duranton

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1959 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– animal relationships; animal behavior; animal studies; zoopoetics; zoofeminism; zoosociology; zooanthropology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)

Reproductive Ecology and Parental Care in Amphibians and Reptiles

edited by

Lindsey Swierk

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: amphibians; behavioral ecology; environmental change; life-history strategies; mate compatibility; mating systems; parental care; parental investment; phenotypic plasticity; reproductive ecology; reptiles; social environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Metabolism, Physiology, and Microbiota of Young Animals

edited by

Qianming Jiang

submission deadline 7 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: piglet; lamb; kid; foal; puppy; kitten; calf; juvenile; offspring; neonates; pups; feed; nutrition; microbiota; animal welfare; host– microbe interactions; immune; stress; health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Recent Advances in Veterinary Anatomy and Morphology

edited by

Karolina Barszcz

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1627 | Submission Open

Keywords: anatomy; morphology; comparative anatomy; topographic anatomy; veterinary

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Dietary Preferences and Diet Selection for Health and Performance Improvement in Livestock

edited by

Shenfei Long

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet nutrition; environment; behavior; inflammation; oxidative status; intestinal microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Polluted Environments: Effects of Chemicals and Mixtures on Fish Physiology and Biochemistry

edited by

Ines Lacchetti

and

Arnold Rakaj

submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish; aquatic animals; environmental risk; ecotoxicology; physiological responses; climate change; chemical contamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advancements in Animal Reproductive Biotechnology: Protecting the Future of Endangered Wildlife Species and Domestic Breeds

edited by

Amin Sayyari

and

Ian Mayer

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal reproductive biotechnology; endangered species conservation; domestic breed preservation; assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs); cryopreservation; in vitro fertilization (IVF); somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT); genome editing; genetic diversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Integrative Insights into Broiler Gut Health: Microbiome Dynamics, Nutritional Strategies, and Sustainable Interventions for Enhanced Health and Productivity

edited by

Deji Abiodun Ekunseitan

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health; microbial priming; host– microbe interactions; multi-omics; antimicrobial resistance; competitive selective exclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Veterinary Epidemiology and Livestock Impact on Public Health

edited by

Margarida Simões

and

Ana Carolina Abrantes

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; livestock; public health; biosecurity; zoonoses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)

Ecophysiology for Sustainable Crustacean Aquaculture

edited by Mariel Gullian-Klanian

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecophysiology; environmental stressors; health and welfare biomarkers; immunophysiology; water quality management; climate resilience; omics and modelling approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Trends in Canine Training Techniques

edited by

Leopold Slotta-Bachmayr

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine; training; behavior; communication; relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)

Bioaccumulation and Environmental Pollution: Assessment of Threats to Public and Veterinary Health

edited by

Fabio Bruno

and

Patrizia Licata

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioaccumulation; environmental pollution; One Health; veterinary toxicology; persistent pollutants; biomarkers; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Small Animal Internal Medicine: Current Status and Future Challenges of Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

edited by Yu Tamura

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8868 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine; chronic enteropathy; clinical features; diagnosis; treatment; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Ecology and Conservation of Marine Fish

edited by

Michele Luca Geraci

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine ecosystems; conservation; management; sustainability; climate change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)

Extracellular Vesicles in Animal Reproduction

edited by

Anna Lange-Consiglio

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproduction; gametes; embryos; extracellular vesicles; microRNA; biomarkers; fertility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Diagnostic Imaging for Companion Animals: Advances in Radiology and Ultrasound

edited by Alicia Barbero

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathology; ultrasound; tomography; magnetic resonance; radiology; canine; feline

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Developments in Environmental Physiology, Nutrition Physiology, and Immunity Mechanisms of Aquatic Animals

edited by

Quanquan Cao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: environment; nutrition; immunity; physiology; aquatic animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Contaminated Environments: The Effects of Toxic Waste on Animal Health and Conservation

edited by Li Ding

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: hazardous substances; environmental pollutants; ecotoxic effects; wildlife toxicology; pollution impacts; animal health; species survival; animal conservation; toxic waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)

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