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Communities, Food Web, and Ecological Function of Soil Animals in Agricultural and Forest Land

edited by Liang Chang and

Pingting Guan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open

Keywords: nematodes; Collembola; mites; soil invertebrate; earthworm; agriculture; crop

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

Behavior, Cognition, and Welfare of Marine Mammals

edited by

Fabienne Delfour

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 789 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine mammals; behavior; cognition; welfare; conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Surveillance and Clinical Research on Bacterial Infections, Antibiotic Use, and Antimicrobial Resistance in Dairy Farms

edited by Essam M. Abdelfattah and

Raghavendra Amachawadi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial use; antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; surveillance; One Health

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

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

edited by Anna Meredith

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4305 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

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

edited by

Amin Sayyari

and

Ian Mayer

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3593 | 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)

Redefining Aquaculture Nutrition: Innovations in Novel Ingredients, Functional Feeds, and Precision Feeding

edited by

Luis Otávio Brito

and

Matheus Ramalho Lima

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture nutrition; novel and sustainable feed ingredients; functional feeds and bioactive com-pounds; probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics; mechanisms of action; precision nutrition and feeding; fish health and immunity; feed efficiency; digital technologies in aquaculture; sustainable aquaculture systems.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Evolution, Diversity, and Conservation of Herpetofauna: Third Edition

edited by Jianping Jiang,

Bin Wang

and

Wei Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open

Keywords: herpetology; amphibians; reptiles; zoology; adaptive evolution; biodiversity; biogeography; cladistics; conservation biology; ecology and evolution; environmental adaptation; environmental DNA; environmental stresses; evolution and development; evolutionary biology; genetics; genomics; meta-genomics; microbial symbioses; molecular phylogenetics; phylogeography; physiology and metabolism; population genetics; species diversity; systematics; systems biology; taxonomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Animals in 2100

edited by

Clive J. C. Phillips

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: animals’ future; 21st century; wildlife; domestic animals; meat consumption; antimicrobial resistance; climate change

Smart Learning in Veterinary Science: From Clinical Cases to Digital Tools

edited by Lili Hao and Guangwen Yin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart learning; veterinary education; digital tools; MOOCs; blended learning; AI-driven simulations; virtual reality (VR); clinical case-based training; One Health integration; digital competency; open access learning platforms

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

Respiratory Diseases in Farm Animals: Pathogenesis and Control Measures

edited by

Ioannis Arsenakis

and

Evangelos Zoidis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 459 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock; respiratory disease; pathogenesis; control; vaccination; antimicrobials; immune responses; maternal immunity; biosecurity; sensors; environmental stressors; management stressors

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

Life Cycle Assessment for a Sustainable Livestock Production

edited by Ridha Ibidhi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA); livestock production; environmental impacts; greenhouse gas emissions; nutrient cycling and efficiency; sustainability

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

Surveillance of Microbial and Parasitic Agents in Wildlife: Second Edition

edited by Matheus Weber and Mariana Soares Da Silva

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8175 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbials; zoonosis; wildlife; pathogens; outbreaks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing and Ecological Models for Bird and Wildlife Conservation

edited by

Annalisa Viani

Tommaso Orusa

and

Samuele De Petris

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5542 | Submission Open

Keywords: birds; earth observation data; ecological model; remote sensing; wildlife conservation

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

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 30 Nov 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 22386 | 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 30 Nov 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 16659 | 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)

Optimizing Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Poultry Diet

edited by

Ondřej Šťastník

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8889 | 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)

Fish Nutrition, Physiology and Management: Second Edition

edited by

Carlos Alfonso Alvarez-González

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8799 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Musculoskeletal Diseases in Dogs and Cats

edited by

Marta Torres-Torrillas

and

Belén Cuervo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5738 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal pathologies; orthopedics; biomechanics; pain management; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Explorations of Pet Owners’, Veterinarians’, Farmers’, and Animal Experimenters’ Relationship to Animals

edited by

Birgit U. Stetina

and

Christine Smetaczek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-animal relationship(s); human-animal relationship(s) in professional settings; companion animals; veterinarians; veterinary care; farmers; animal experiments; laboratory work; job stressors; occupation-al stressors

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

Epigenetic Signatures in Domestic Animals

edited by

Deyin Zhang

and

Weimin Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4529 | Submission Open

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

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

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 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3956 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Dietary Regulation of the Rumen Microbiome and Fermentation

edited by

Li Min

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3953 | Submission Open

Keywords: rumen microbiome; rumen fermentation; dietary intervention; feed additives; methane mitigation; hydrogen metabolism; multi-omics; metabolomics; isotope tracing; precision feeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Feed Additives in Animal Nutrition: 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksandro S. Da Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3046 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotics; minerals; vitamins; phytoactives; anti-mycotoxins; dyes; palatability enhancers; pro-biotics; prebiotics; exogenous enzymes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Emerging and Re-Emerging Veterinary Viruses: Pathogenesis, Detection, and Control Strategies

edited by

Jiangwei Song

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2347 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary virology; virus detection; host–pathogen interactions; immunity

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

Advances in Reproductive Physiology of Fish

edited by

Bin Wang

, Xin Qi and Alejandro S. Mechaly

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2186 | Submission Open

Keywords: fishes; reproduction; endocrinology; neuropeptide; growth; metabolism; development; sex determination; genomics; ecotoxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Feed Additives for Farm Animals: Gut Microbiome, Metabolism, Neuroendocrine Regulation, and Product Quality

edited by

Marcin Arciszewski

and Cezary Osiak-Wicha

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1955 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiome; feed additives; intestinal health; host–microbe interactions; growth performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Advances in Pig Reproductive Physiology

edited by

Trish Berger

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open

Keywords: GnRHII; kisspeptin; boar; gilt; fertilization; ovulation; oocyte growth; lactation; gestation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Wearable Technologies for Enhancing Health, Behavior Monitoring, and Welfare in Animals

edited by

Xiao Yang

and Anil Bhujel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technologies; animal health management; real-time monitoring; livestock welfare; disease detection; precision livestock farming; behavior tracking; farm automation

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

Selected Papers from the 4th International Online Conference on Animals (IOCAN 2026)

edited by

Clive J. C. Phillips

and

Michael Hässig

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open

Keywords: aarm animals; companion animals; zoo animals; wildlife; aquatic animals; sustainable animal production; animal genetics and genomics; animal health and welfare; one health; precision livestock farming

The Effects of Heat Stress on the Physiology, Immunity, and Behavior of Livestock and Poultry

edited by Shu Tang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1366 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat stress; livestock; species-specific thresholds; physiological well-being; immunosuppression; behavioral abnormalities; metabolic disorders; reproductive performance; nutritional intervention; temperature–humidity index (THI); precision livestock farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Combining Mathematical Modelling and Computer Vision in Animal Reproduction and Management

edited by

Cheng Fang

and Tiemin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; mathematical modelling; animal reproduction; precision livestock farming; smart animal management; intelligent monitoring

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

Impact of Technological Innovations on Farm Animals’ Reproduction Improvement

edited by

Ioannis A. Tsakmakidis

Athina Basioura

and

Theodoros Ntallaris

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 969 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive technology; biomedical measurements; environmental measurements; technological applications; imaging; sensors; laboratory modern techniques; semen analysis; in vitro embryo production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Novel Insights into Mechanisms and Management of Heart Disease in Small Animals

edited by

Ryohei Suzuki

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; echocardiography; diagnostic imaging; heart failure; therapeutic management

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

Plant Bioactives for Improving Health and Sustainability in Livestock Production Systems

edited by

Juan J. Villalba

, Fred Provenza and Gary Kleppel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactives; phyto-components; secondary metabolites; ruminants; grazing; animal health; human health; soil health; product quality; nutrient-use efficiency; ecosystem services; environmental impact.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach

edited by

Valerio Massimo Sora

and

Alfonso Zecconi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open

Keywords: One Health; antimicrobial resistance; molecular biology; epidemiology

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

Genome Sequencing Technologies Applied in Animal Virology

edited by Leonardo Caserta

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging and re-emerging diseases; zoonoses; viruses; prevention; diagnostics; genomic surveillance; sequencing

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

Measurements and Applications in Veterinary and Animal Sciences

edited by

Giovanni Franzo

Giacomo Peruzzi

and

Lorenzo Serva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision livestock farming; veterinary diagnostics; biosensors for animal health; bioengineering; metrology; sensor-based monitoring systems

Evolutionary Dynamics of Primate Cognition and Communication

edited by Mateo Peñaherrera-Aguirre

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open

Keywords: primate communication; vocalizations; gestural communication; multimodal signaling; cognitive evolution; social behavior

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

Beyond Compliance: Translating the 3Rs from Principle to Practice

edited by

Roberto Plasenzotti

and

Birgit Reininger-Gutmann

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3Rs principles; New Approach Methodologies; refinement; experimental design; translational research; animal welfare science; alternative methods; reproducibility; humane endpoints; evidence-based practice, in silico models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)

Nutritional Regulation of Gut Health of Birds

edited by

Weiwei Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open

Keywords: birds; intestinal barrier; intestinal immunity; gut microbiota; additives; dietary components; nutritional immunology

Reproductive Technologies, Embryo Development and In Vitro Embryo Production in Farm Animals

edited by

Giorgio Antonio Presicce

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: farm animals; in vitro embryo production; embryonic development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Neonatal Pig Health and Development: Perinatal Stress, Metabolic Regulation, and Welfare Assessment

edited by Héctor Orozco-Gregorio and

Patricia Roldán-Santiago

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: piglet behavior; hypoxia; piglet metabolism; piglet vitality; physiological profile

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Current Research in Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery

edited by

Alessandro Vetere

Francesco Di Ianni

and Clément Paillusseau

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: reptiles; amphibians; medicine; reproduction; pathology; diagnostic imaging; therapy; research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Their Impact on Livestock Health and Development

edited by

John Gibbons

, Charles Looney and Charles R. Long

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: ART; IVF; superovulation; reproductive biology; embryo physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Environmental and Climate Drivers of Vector-Borne Diseases in Animals: Ecology, Adaptation, and Sustainable Control

edited by Zubaidah Ya՛cob

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne diseases; climate change; animal health; disease ecology; vector ecology

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

Avian Semen—Latest Progress in Quality Evaluation, Preservation Techniques, and Fertility Outcomes

edited by

Stefano Paolo Marelli

and

Federica Turri

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: avian semen; germplasm cryopreservation; fertility outcomes; biodiversity conservation; semen quality; avian semen as a model; artificial insemination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Strategies for Integrating Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery in Animal Farming

edited by Jung Jeng Su

submission deadline 2 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular bioeconomy; nutrient and resource upcycling; livestock waste & wastewater management; anaerobic digestion; sustainable biofuels; bioenergy recovery and practical applications

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

Strategies to Improve Piglet Survival and Sow Longevity

edited by

Morakot Nuntapaitoon

, Naraporn Somboonna and

Sarn Settachaimongkon

submission deadline 4 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open

Keywords: piglet survival; sow longevity; colostrum quality; neonatal vitality; farrowing management; maternal nutrition; functional feed additives; microbiota modulation; reproductive performance; pre-weaning mortality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Large Animals—Second Edition

edited by

Gabrielle C. Musk

and Heidi S. Lehmann

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4706 | Submission Open

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

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

Impacts of Silage-Based Forages on Ruminant Health and Welfare—Second Edition

edited by

Fulin Yang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open

Keywords: silage nutrition; ruminant production; sustainable agriculture; silage preservation techniques; rumen fermentation; nutrient absorption; animal health enhancement; growth performance; environmental sustainability; silage-based diets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

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