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Nutrition and Metabolism of Cows and Stress Responses
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2632 | Submission Open
Keywords: cow; nutrition; metabolism; stress responses; multi-tissue omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Feeding Strategies to Optimize Growth and Reduce Waste in Pigs submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2370 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig production strategies; pig feeding; reduction waste; optimize growth pigs; sustainable feed materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Potential Feed with Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Ruminants
edited by Halina Tkaczenko and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2130 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytogenic feed additives; bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory nutrition; ruminant health; functional feed ingredients; immune response in livestock; sustainable animal nutrition; natural anti-oxidants; rumen microbiota modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Ovarian, Uterine, and Embryo Dynamics in Horses and Innovative Research Methods in Equine Reproductive Studies and Practice
edited by , and Joanna Jaworska
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2031 | Submission Open
Keywords: mare fertility; ovarian follicular dynamics and disorders; assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs); corpus luteum function; uterine physiology and pathology; endometritis and endometriosis; embryo and fetus development; early embryonic loss; implantation and placenta; molecular and genomic profiling in mare reproduction; translational reproductive research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
New Techniques and Technologies Applicable to Animal Production
edited by Iván Agea, and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1812 | Submission Open
Keywords: efficiency; sustainability; animal welfare; precision livestock farming; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Fatty Acids in Animal Health and Production
edited by Ewa Polawska
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1806 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acids; animal performance; health status; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Pathology in Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; histopathology; emerging diseases; immunosuppression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Behavioral Mechanisms in Aquatic Animals: Advances in Aquaculture and Breeding
edited by and Tingting Lin
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1402 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animal; animal behavior; aquaculture; behavioral mechanism; breeding; sustainable production; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Next-Generation Probiotics and Postbiotics in Animal Health: From Mechanisms to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation probiotics; postbiotics; gut microbiome; immune modulation; host–microbe interactions; metabolomics; antibiotic alternatives; animal welfare; livestock; aquaculture; companion animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Animal Health: Potential Benefits of Edible Insects: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible insects; domestic animals; animal nutrition; animal health; bioactive compounds; clinical evaluation; in vitro studies; animal gut health; functional ingredients; insect-delivered compounds; veterinary medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Recent Advances in Mammary Tumors in Companion Animals
edited by Geovanni Dantas Cassali, , and Giovanni Pietro Burrai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open
Keywords: mammary tumors; companion animals; veterinary oncology; tumor pathology; molecular diagnostics; tumor microenvironment; histopathological evaluation; diagnostic advancements; prognostic markers; predictive markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Microbial Communities and Host Immunity for Resilient and Sustainable Aquaculture submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; microbiome; probiotics; functional feeds; host immunity; disease; shrimp; fish; shellfish
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Diversity, Adaptation, and Biogeography of Gastropods
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open
Keywords: phylogeny; morphology; anatomy; ethology; eco-physiology; ecology; origin of fauna; population genetics; human impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Poultry Nutrition and Management: 2nd Edition
edited by and Caimei Yang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; nutrition and management; welfare issues; multi-omics; antibiotic supplements; animal models; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Molecular Pathways of Fish Immune Responses
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; fish; disease; immune; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Avian Gut Microbiomes
edited by Jing Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; poultry health; coccidiosis; necrotic enteritis; antibiotic alternatives; host–microbe interactions; probiotics and prebiotics; metagenomics; poultry nutrition; gut immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)
Mustelid Behavior and Communication
edited by Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: mustelids; ferrets; otters; behavior; mustelid vocalizations; mustelid medicine; conservation; environmental enrichment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Wildlife Health and Ecology: The Role of Pathogens and Parasites submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife disease; pathogen–host interactions; parasite dynamics; emerging infectious diseases; conservation and wildlife health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
The Use of Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: zooarchaeology; human–animal–environment relations; multi-isotope; interdisciplinary; food habits and culture; palaeoenvironment; domestication and animal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Fertility Control in Female Livestock
edited by Qi Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open
Keywords: female livestock; follicular development; oocyte maturation; reproductive stress; novel feed additives; follicular atresia; reproductive performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Advances in the Understanding of Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Ruminants Implications for Fertility Management submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: male ruminants; testicular health; sperm function; semen quality; fertility; reproductive management; biotechnology; biomarkers; cryopreservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Children and Companion Animals: Psychosocial, Medical, and Neurobiological Implications
edited by Jessica Hill
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open
Keywords: children; companion animals; pets; emotional support; wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Biotechnological Applications for Sustainable Aquatic Animal Production submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animal production; aquaculture biotechnology; genomics; molecular biology; health management; functional feeds; precision aquaculture; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Integrated Surveillance and Molecular Characterisation Unveiling the Epidemiology of Animal-Derived Zoonoses submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonoses; integrated surveillance; molecular characterisation; epidemiology; One Health; whole-genome sequencing; animal-derived pathogens; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Understanding Hornets (Vespa sp.): From Natural History to Societal Challenges
edited by Sandra V. Rojas-Nossa
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: Vespa sp.; biology; invasive species; management; one-health approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Genetic Characteristics, Physiological Regulation, and Production-Related Management of Autochthonous Breeds
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare breed; preservation; diversity; physiological regulation; management; autochthonous breeds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Pathology and Diagnosis of Infectious and Neoplastic Diseases in Wildlife: Morphological and Molecular Approaches
edited by Sang-Ik Park
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; infectious diseases; neoplastic diseases; pathology and diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation of Gonadal Development, Steroidogenesis and Reproductive Functions in Poultry
edited by and Mirosław Kucharski
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian embryogenesis; gonadal development; cell death; oxidative stress; reproduction environmental toxicants; nutritional supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Smart Nutrition as a Driver of Sustainable, Resilient, and Circular Aquaculture
edited by M.Angeles Gallardo Romero and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; bioactive compounds; prebiotics and probiotics; sustainability; waste valorization; by-products; circular economy; resilience; welfare; abiotic stressors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Physiology and Pathology of Pregnancy, Delivery and the Postpartum Period in Female Domestic Animals
edited by and Gisele Almeida Lima da Veiga
submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryology; placenta; hormone; metabolism; dystocia; C-section; colostrum
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Aging, Frailty, and Longevity in Companion Dogs and Cats
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion dogs; cats; canine longevity; feline longevity; aging; ageing; frailty; anti-aging interventions; biomarkers; healthy aging; health span; life course perspective; senescence; trade-offs; multimorbidity; breed differences; sex differences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances and Challenges in Parasitic Diseases of Farm and Wild Animals
edited by Dadin Prando Moore and
submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; farm animals; wildlife
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Animal Pain Management: Insights Across Companion, Farm, and Laboratory Animals
edited by Caterina Di Bella, and
submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open
Keywords: nociception; pain management; loco-regional anesthesia; analgesic therapies; regenerative medicine; small animals; large animals; laboratory animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Diarrhea in Neonatal Ruminant Calves: Diagnosis and Treatment submission deadline 6 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3030 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal calf diarrhea; diagnostics; therapeutics; probiotics; antimicrobial resistance; prevention; veterinary medicine; ruminant health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Clinical Management and Nutritional Regulation of Livestock Nutritional Metabolic Diseases
edited by Fan Yang
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2498 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional metabolic diseases; clinical management; nutritional regulation; metabolic biomarkers; transition cow
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Equine Cognition and Behavior in Human–Horse Interactions
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open
Keywords: affective state; welfare assessment; well-being indicators; horse–human relationship; equine-assisted ser-vices; behavioral indicators; equitation; cognitive bias; training and handling practices; ethograms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Healthy Animals, Safe Food: Biosensing Technologies for Intelligent Livestock and Poultry Farming Production Systems
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1063 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision livestock farming; poultry farming; intelligent sensing; non-destructive detection; animal health and welfare; poultry health; animal-derived food; food quality and safety; artificial intelligence; spectral imaging; whole-chain traceability; sustainable production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Better Welfare, Better Science: Animal Care as a Driver of Reproducibility in Behavioral Neuroscience
edited by Paul B. Bernard
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; experimental reproducibility; confounding variables; stress; anxiety; housing; rodents; husbandry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Advances in Research on Functional Genes and Economic Traits in Fish
edited by , Zhentong Li and Zhangfan Chen
submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9201 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; functional genomics; functional genes; economic traits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Morphological and Physiological Research on Fish: Second Edition submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14061 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; anatomy; basic research; physiology; aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Working Equids: Welfare, Health and Behavior
edited by , and Anna May
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7770 | Submission Open
Keywords: working equids; carriage horses; donkey welfare; mule health; equine behavior; human–animal interaction; veterinary care; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Research on Fish Population Dynamics
edited by and Xiujuan Shan
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3324 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish population dynamics; stock assessment; recruitment; mortality; fisheries modeling; sustainable management; spatial population ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Sustainable Management of Animal Environments
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2403 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable livestock; animal welfare; environmental impact; waste management; antibiotic resistance; zoonotic microorganisms; environmental pollution; emission control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Communities, Food Web, and Ecological Function of Soil Animals in Agricultural and Forest Land
edited by Liang Chang and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | 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
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | 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
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 275 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3798 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3075 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1642 | 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, and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1416 | 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)
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