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Animal Immune Response to Parasitic Infections

edited by

Maria Pereira

Gabriela Santos Gomes

and

Armanda Rodrigues

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2521 | Submission Open

Keywords: domestic animals; wild animals; host– parasite interaction; immunology of zoonosis; parasitic immunology; anti-parasitic drugs; anti-parasitic vaccines; immunomodulators for parasitic infections

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

The Application of Platelet-Derived Products for Tissue Regeneration in Companion and Farm Animals

edited by

Luca Melotti

and

Marco Patruno

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2184 | Submission Open

Keywords: platelet-derived products; platelet-rich plasma; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; stem cells; platelet lysate; innovative therapy

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

Advances in Small Animal Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases

edited by Giorgia Galiazzo and Maria Chiara Sabetti

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open

Keywords: enteropathy; dysbiosis; microbiota; gastrointestinal; vomiting; diarrhea; liver; diet; bowel; canine protein-losing enteropathy

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

Fish Cognition and Behaviour

edited by

Asahi Ogi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive processes; behavioral adaptations; social behavior; neurobiological foundations; fish ethology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Applied Ethology and Welfare Assessment in Animals

edited by

Edward Narayan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress; climate change; habitat conservation; farm animals; aquatic life; pollution; urban living; extinction; welfare ethics and policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Diagnostic Strategies in Bovine Respiratory Disease: 2nd Edition

edited by

Selwyn Arlington Headley

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1177 | Submission Open

Keywords: research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: clinical diagnosis and studies; serological epidemiology; histopathological; immunohistochemistry; and in situ hybridization; molecular characterization; bacteriological and virological identification; new-generation sequencing; respiratory microbiota of cattle; meta-analyses and/or reviews

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Featured Papers in the 'Human–Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion' Section

edited by

Marcello Siniscalchi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavior; emotion; human– animal relationship; animal communication; animal cognition

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

Environmental Influence in Physiological, Endocrine and Oxidative Stress Responses in Fish

edited by Claire E. Couch

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish health; stress; physiology; fitness; environmental change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Companion Animal Theriogenology

edited by Pagona G. Gouletsou and

Marianna S. Barbagianni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: breeding efficiency; physiological and pathological processes; contraception; pregnancy and parturition; reproductive technologies; diagnostic and therapeutic techniques; andrology; diseases of the reproductive system and the mammary gland; infertility; companion animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Mitigating Heat Stress in Ruminants: Physiological Impacts and Nutritional Strategies

edited by Wonseob Kim

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat stress; nutritional strategies; ruminants; nutrients; feed additive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Phylogeography, Speciation, and Molecular Evolution in Freshwater Aquatic Fauna

edited by

Narongrit Muangmai

and Sebastien Bernard Francis Lavoué

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: biogeography; freshwater biodiversity; population genomics; molecular systematics; cryptic spe-cies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advances in Equine Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine; reproductive physiology; endocrinology; pregnancy; hormonal fetomaternal interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Nutrient Metabolism and Feed Nutritional Values in Sows

edited by Yan Lin and Ke Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: sows; nutritional value of feed; new feed resources; feed efficiency; nutrient metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques for Genome-to-Phenome Applications in Livestock Species

edited by

Anderson A. C. Alves

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal health and welfare; artificial intelligence; breeding and genetics; computer vision; deep learning; digital phenotyping; genomics; multi-omics; sensor-based traits

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

New Techniques and Technologies Applicable to Animal Production

edited by Iván Agea,

María-José Argente

and

María-Luz García

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: efficiency; sustainability; animal welfare; precision livestock farming; artificial intelligence

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

Advances in Feed Additives for Enhancing Early Lactation Performance in Ruminants

edited by

Kang Zhan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; ruminants; feed additives; early lactation; immunity; metabolism; rumen

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Quantitative Genetics of Livestock Populations

edited by Liga Paura and Rūta Šveistiene

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: heritability; variance components; genetic correlation; breeding value estimation; pure breeding and crossbreeding; inbreeding; selection response; animal breeding programmes

Conservation of Global Amphibian Diversity Under Climate and Environmental Change

edited by

Tian Zhao

Wei Zhu

and Liming Chang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: amphibian conservation; global change; climate adaptation; biodiversity; chytridiomycosis mitigation; habitat fragmentation; population viability; community composition; microbe

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Applications of Modern Biotechnologies to Improve Reproductive Efficiency in Animals

edited by

Rosa Maria Lino Neto Pereira

Sonia Macedo

, Daniela Franco da Silva and Vera Pessoa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive success; population dynamics; neuroendocrine response; animal stress; biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)

Intra- and Inter-Species Interactions Through the Emission and Reception of Chemicals: Behavior, Anatomy, and Physiology

edited by

Daisuke Kondoh

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: olfaction; gustation; pheromones; kairomones; odorants; breeding behavior; territorial behavior; social behavior; maternal behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)

Advances in Canine Reproductive Health: From Fertility Management to Neonatal Care

edited by

Jasmine Fusi

and

Maria Cristina Veronesi

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15069 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine; fertility; pregnancy; neonatology; reproduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Molecular Markers and Genomic Selection in Farm Animal Improvement

edited by

Xubin Lu

and Qingbo Zhao

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4538 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular markers; genomic selection; genomic prediction model; livestock breeding; farm animal genetics

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

Application of Precision Farming in Pig Systems

edited by

Sheila Tavares Nascimento

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open

Keywords: automated systems; data analysis; early detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Optimizing Pet Diets: A Nutritional Approach to Wellness

edited by

Jagoda Kępińska-Pacelik

and

Wioletta Biel

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4068 | Submission Open

Keywords: pet nutrition; companion animal wellness; dietary optimization; functional ingredients; feeding behavior; veterinary nutrition; life-stage diets; pet food formulation; animal health; preventive nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Energy and Lipid Metabolism in Aquaculture Invertebrates: Mechanisms, Nutritional Modulation, and Applications

edited by

Leandro Rodríguez-Viera

Marcelino Herrera

, Ismael Hachero-Cruzado and

Miguel Torres Rodriguez

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1718 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; energy regulation; nutritional modulation; invertebrate physiology; invertebrate physiology; aquaculture nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Effects of Housing Conditions and Management Practices on Pig Production and Welfare

edited by

Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara

Leandro Batista Costa

and

Luan Sousa Dos Santos

submission deadline 13 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1030 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig welfare; housing systems; management practices; environmental enrichment; precision livestock farming; behav-iour; health; performance; sustainable production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Microbiota in the Poultry Gastrointestinal Tract: Implications for Health, Nutrition and Productivity

edited by

Yadav Sharma Bajagai

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13683 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; microbiome; gut health; poultry; host– microbiome interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Coccidian Parasites: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention Strategies

edited by Guangwen Yin and Sixin Zhang

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10534 | Submission Open

Keywords: coccidian; prevalence; epidemiology; risk Factors; prevention; control strategies; vaccination

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

Morphological and Physiological Research on Fish: Second Edition

edited by

Elena De Felice

and

Paola Scocco

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7283 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish; anatomy; basic research; physiology; aquaculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Neuroendocrine Responses to Environmental Challenges: Exploring Brain–Stress Interactions in Aquatic Species

edited by

Constanze Pietsch

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1939 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrinology; aquatic species; brain– stress interactions; environmental adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Farm Animals: Lameness, Welfare, and Productivity

edited by Richard Murray

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1737 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; lameness; cattle; sheep; risk factors; control; prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Updates on Primate Anatomy

edited by

Christophe R. Casteleyn

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: anatomy; anatomical systems; primates; apes; monkeys; research facilities; zoos

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)

Prion Diseases in Animals

edited by Yong-Chan Kim

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5135 | Submission Open

Keywords: prion; scrapie; BSE; CWD; TME; PrPSc; PRNP

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

Advances in Pig Semen Preservation and Evaluation

edited by Kampon Kaeoket and

Panida Chanapiwat

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open

Keywords: fresh semen preservation; cryopreservation; oxidative stress; antioxidant; semen microbiome; bacterial contamination; alternative to antibiotics; boar management; semen evaluation methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Foraging Ecology and Welfare Assessment of Zoo Animals

edited by

Giovanna Marliani

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; zoo animal; ethology; enrichment; feeding strategy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)

Dietary Supplement in Companion Animals

edited by

Yi Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: companion animal health; companion animal welfare; nutrients; feed additives; immunity; metabolism; gut microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Common Infectious Diseases in Poultry

edited by Nitish Boodhoo and Dagmara Bialy

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19436 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health; zoonotic pathogens; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immune response; host– pathogen interactions; wildlife surveillance; disease prevention; transmission

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Veterinary Epidemiology and Virology: Insights into Epidemics of Animal Origin

edited by

Krisztián Bányai

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1037 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemics of animal origin; veterinary epidemiology; viral disease; virology; diagnostic tools; One Health; vaccine development; genomic surveillance; phylogenetic dynamics

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

Diarrhea in Neonatal Ruminant Calves: Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Valentina Caprarulo

submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal calf diarrhea; diagnostics; therapeutics; probiotics; antimicrobial resistance; prevention; veterinary medicine; ruminant health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

The Role of Nutrition in Enhancing Health and Production Performance in Swine

edited by

Dongsheng Che

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 741 | Submission Open

Keywords: swine; feedstuff; feed additives; health; production performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Genetic Improvement in Pigs

edited by

Bo Zhou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 20616 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomic selection; gene editing; genetic diversity; disease resistance; swine breeding; biotechnology in pig production; sustainable pig farming; animal genetics; functional genomics; precision livestock farming

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

Sustainable Strategies for Intensive Livestock Production Systems

edited by

Ilda de Fátima Ferreira Tinôco

Valentina Becciolini

Matteo Barbari

, Rafaella Resende Andrade and

Fernanda Campos de Sousa

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16465 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental footprint; animal health and welfare; animal behavior; indoor livestock systems; animal housings and buildings; technologies for livestock production; waste management; energy efficiency; renewable energy; circular economy

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

Recent Advances in Giant Panda and Umbrella Species Conservation: Management and Strategies

edited by Wei Wei

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15083 | Submission Open

Keywords: endangered animals; conservation; mammals; giant panda; umbrella species; habitat preservation; biodiversity conservation; sustainable wildlife management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Advances in Animal Oncology: Diagnostic Innovations, Therapeutic Approaches, and One Health Perspectives

edited by

Orlando Paciello

, Evaristo Di Napoli,

Isabel Pires

and

Filipe da Costa Silva

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7484 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; diagnosis; therapeutic; precision medicine; One Health

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

Recent Advances in Cephalopod Biology Research

edited by

Blondine Agus

and

Anna Di Cosmo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6768 | Submission Open

Keywords: cephalopods; fishery research; aquaculture; welfare; anatomy; age; reproduction; behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Additives in Fish Stress: Comparative Endocrine and Physiological Responses

edited by

Xiaodan Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6309 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental stress; physiological response; fishes; adaptive mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Effect of Feed Quality and Composition on Pig Production, Physiological and Health Parameters

edited by

Javier Álvarez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6049 | Submission Open

Keywords: swine; nutrient requirements; feedstuffs; feed additives; performance; health; environment; meat quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Advances in Exotic Pet Medicine

edited by María Ardiaca-García and

Andrés Montesinos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open

Keywords: exotic pet medicine; avian medicine; reptile medicine; small mammals; amphibian; ornamental fish; psittacine; passerine; rabbit; rodents; tortoises; turtles

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

Rodents: Biology and Ecology

edited by Ricardo Bovendorp

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3714 | Submission Open

Keywords: rodent ecology; rodent biodiversity; population dynamics; trophic interactions; ecosystem functioning; habitat use; functional and phylogenetic diversity; rodent behavior; disease ecology; human– wildlife interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)

Prevention and Control for Animal Transmissible Diseases

edited by