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Application of Multi-Omics Analysis to Fish Nutrition, Health and Welfare

edited by Jin Xu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1737 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics; aquaculture; fish nutrition; environmental stress; reproduction; animal welfare; systems biology; gut microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advances in Birds' Neural Mechanisms

edited by

Zhigang Shang

, Mengmeng Li and Lifang Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open

Keywords: avian neural mechanisms; electrophysiological techniques; neuronal activity; avian intelligence; spatial navigation; cognition and decision-making; sensory processing; working memory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)

Vaccine and Diagnostic Technologies: Promising Solutions for Animal Health

edited by

Dhruv Desai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | Submission Open

Keywords: CRISPR diagnostics; nanotechnology; point-of-care testing; molecular diagnostics; vaccine development; diagnostic technologies; one health; virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines; mRNA vaccines; recombinant vaccines; adjuvants; immune modulation; DIVA; biosensor

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

Sustainable Management of Animal Genetic Resources for Improving Livestock Production

edited by

Zhipeng Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal genetic resources; sustainable management; livestock production; genetic conservation; germplasm innovation; genomic selection; climate-smart breeding; diversity conservation

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

Safeguarding Bee Health: Novel Insights Into Toxicological Threats, Pharmacological Interactions, and Protective Strategies

edited by

Roberto Bava

and Carmine Lupia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee health; pesticide toxicity; mitigation strategies; natural products; environmental pollution; phytochemicals and nutraceuticals

Application of Geometric Morphometrics to Understand Vertebrate and Invertebrate Morphological Diversity: Second Edition

edited by

Hugo A. Benítez

and Franco Cruz-Jofre

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: geometric morphometrics; morphological adaptation; phenotypic evolution; ecomorphology; comparative biology

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

Lipid Digestion and Fatty Acid Absorption Mechanisms in Fish

edited by

Jingxing Tian

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 802 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid metabolism; fatty acid absorption; multi-omics approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Domestication and Human–Horse Relationships: Behavioral, Management and Cultural Perspectives

edited by Susanna Hedenborg and Lovisa Broms

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: domestication processes; human–horse interaction; equine behavior and cognition; welfare and management practices; cultural and historical perspectives

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

Advances in Surgery, Imaging, and Radiology in Animal Otolaryngology

edited by

Massimo Vignoli

and Francesco Collivignarelli

submission deadline 7 May 2027 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: small animal otorhinolaryngology; diagnostic imaging; computed tomography (CT); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); upper airway surgery; brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS); laryngeal surgery; rhinopharyngeal stenosis

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

Advances in Farm Animal Feed and Nutrition

edited by

Don Viet Nguyen

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6877 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal feed; ruminant nutrition; non-ruminant nutrition; feed efficiency; fatty acid profile; sustainable livestock production; feed additives; alternative feed resources; animal performance; meat quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

The Ecology of Ticks and Their Ecological Roles

edited by Gerrut Norval

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2858 | Submission Open

Keywords: host specificity; off-host environment; pathogens; biodiversity; parasite–host interactions; parasite conservation

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

The Human–Animal Bond in Clinical Practice

edited by Hsin-Yi Weng

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–animal interaction; human–animal relationship; One Health; One Welfare; clinical communication; shared decision-making; comparative medicine

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

From Heritage to Resilience: Genomic and Multi-Omics Insights into Indigenous Livestock Breeds

edited by

Zissis Mamuris

and

Maria-Anna Kyrgiafini

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: indigenous livestock breeds; genetic diversity; multi-omics; adaptive traits; sustainable breeding; crossbreeding; crossbreeds

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

Environmental Physiology and Health in Animals: Mechanisms, Adaptations and Welfare

edited by Dan Shen and

Chunmei Li

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 7786 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal physiology; animal–environment interaction; molecular adaptation; adaptation mechanisms; animal welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Deciphering the Molecular Architecture of Complex Traits in Livestock and Poultry via Integrative Multi-Omics

edited by

Xubin Lu

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1973 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal breeding; complex traits; livestock and poultry; multi-omics; genomics

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

Anesthesia for Small and Exotic Animals: Best Practices and New Insights

edited by

Mitzy Mauthe Von Degerfeld

and

Matteo Serpieri

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: small animal anesthesia; exotic animal anesthesia; analgesia; perioperative care; pain management; rabbits; small mammals; birds; reptiles

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

Innovative Nutritional and Management Strategies for Sustainable Livestock Production

edited by

Giovanni Buonaiuto

and

Karim El-Sabrout

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock; nutrition; feed additives; precision livestock farming; sustainable animal production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Biology and Management of Poultry: From Pre-Incubation to Lifetime Performance, Welfare, and Product Quality

edited by

Ali Aygun

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: hatching; egg storage management; incubation management; embryonic development; nutrition and reproduction; housing systems; egg and meat quality; poultry welfare and behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Camera Trap: Applications in Wildlife Research

edited by

Limin Feng

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: camera trap; wildlife monitoring; non-invasive survey; population estimation; occupancy modeling; spatial capture–recapture (SCR); species distribution; behavioral ecology; biodiversity assessment; machine learning; deep learning; image recognition; human–wildlife conflict; conservation man-agement; endangered species; long-term monitoring; remote sensing integration

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

Heat Stress and Climate Resilience in Ruminants: Impacts on Productivity, Physiology, Behavior, Welfare, and Sustainable Production

edited by

Rodrigo Muiño Otero

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat stress; ruminants; climate change; animal welfare; precision livestock farming; thermoregulation; reproductive performance; heat resilience; precision nutrition; sustainable livestock production

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

Advances in Camel Health and Welfare

edited by

Barbara Padalino

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: camelids; behaviour; welfare; health; sustainability; production; genetics; milk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)

Developmental Biology and Genetic Studies of Aquatic Animals

edited by

Yang Liu

and

Yongsheng Tian

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: germplasm exploration; embryogenesis; mitochondrial genome; economic traits; omics analysis; functional gene

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Novel Alternatives to Antibiotics for Sustainable Animal Production

edited by Peng Tan

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotic alternatives; antimicrobial peptides; probiotics; phytogenic feed additives; bacteriophages; organic acids; immunomodulators; microbiome modulation; host–microbiota interactions; antimicrobial resistance; animal health; sustainable animal production

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

Enhancing Sustainable Poultry Production: Innovations in Management and Nutrition—2nd Edition

edited by

Vassilios Dotas

and

George K. Symeon

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry production; nutritional strategies; sustainability; animal welfare; environmental impact; alternative protein sources; feed additives; gut microbiota; thermal stress; poultry meat and egg quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Optimizing Rumen Functions for Digestive Efficiency

edited by

Hu Liu

submission deadline 1 Jun 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3237 | Submission Open

Keywords: rumen function optimization; ruminant nutrition; digestive efficiency; rumen microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Factors Affecting Milk Productivity, Milk Quality and Dairy Cow and Calves Health—3rd Edition

edited by

Robert Kupczyński

and

Michał Bednarski

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: cows and calves health; milk quality; feed additives; diseases; epidemiology; welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Modern Genomic and Breeding Technologies for Sustainable Livestock Improvement

edited by

Sunday Peters

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomics; livestock breeding; genomic selection; bioinformatics; epigenetics; artificial intelligence; precision livestock farming; sustainability; animal genetics; climate resilience

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

Zooplankton: Diversity, Physiology, and Adaptive Strategies

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Syuhei Ban

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: diversity; distribution; life-history traits; biomass; production; population dynamics; symbiotics; aquaculture; climate change; anthropogenic impacts; adaptive potential; time-series analysis; risk assessment; zooplankton ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Mycotoxins in Animal Feed

edited by

Chompunut Lumsangkul

and

Ko-Hua Tso

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; animal feed; feed contamination; feed safety; livestock health; toxin detection; risk assessment; mycotoxin mitigation; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

African Swine Fever: Ecology, Transmission Dynamics, and Control in Wild and Domestic Suids

edited by

Juanita Van Emmenes

and

Carin Boshoff

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: African swine fever; ASFV; wild suids; domestic pigs; disease ecology; transmission dynamics; biosecurity; epidemiology; wildlife–livestock interface; surveillance; diagnostics; outbreak control; One Health; pig industry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases in Animals: One Health Insights

edited by

Sergio Villanueva-Saz

, Diana Marteles-Aragüés and

Marta Ruiz de Arcaute

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; re-emerging infectious diseases; one health; zoonoses; veterinary epidemiology; vector-borne diseases; animal pathogens; wildlife–livestock interface; companion animal infections; molecular diagnostics; surveillance; antimicrobial resistance

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

Coccidian Parasites: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention Strategies—2nd Edition

edited by Guangwen Yin and Sixin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Advances in Equine Behavior and Welfare—2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Rizzo

and

Francesca Arfuso

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine welfare; horse management; behavior; health; nutrition and exercise physiology; stress indicators; welfare assessment tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Climatic and Anthropogenic Impacts on Amphibian Populations

edited by

Amaël Borzée

and

Sky Button

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: amphibians; climate change; anthropogenic impact; threat; conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)

Applying Functional Genomics to Address Challenges in Livestock Health and Production

edited by

Cai Chen

and Wencheng Zong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genome annotation; genetic breeding; animal genetics and genomics; marker development; ge-nome selection; gene regulation; pangenome; structural variation

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

Bacterial Disease Research in Livestock and Poultry: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock and poultry; bacterial pathogens; pathogenesis; antimicrobial resistance; virulence; bacteriophages; phage therapy; phage–bacteria interaction; vaccines; antimicrobial alternatives; biofilms; disease prevention and control

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

Recent Research on Shellfish Aquaculture and Reproduction—2nd Edition

edited by

Sobhan Akhavan

and Mark Burdass

submission deadline 15 Jul 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open

Keywords: shellfish; aquaculture; physiology; selective breeding; innovative farming; sustainability; hatchery production; specific pathogen free; biosecurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Integrative Stress Physiology and Toxicological Responses of Aquatic Organisms to Emerging Contaminants

edited by

Mingzhe Yuan

and Shan Chen

submission deadline 15 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging contaminants; aquatic organisms; integrative stress physiology; toxicological responses; growth impairment; behavioral disruption; aquatic animal welfare; molecular ecotoxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Animal Diseases, Inflammatory Responses, and Rational Antibiotic Use

edited by

Shulin Fu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: animals; inflammation; antibiotics; natural products; control

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

Fish Diseases and Healthy Farming

edited by

Jing Dong

and

Shun Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5947 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish diseases; pathogenesis; virulence factors; fishery drugs; drug discovery; antibiotics; vaccines; probiotics; immunology; antimicrobial resistance; disease prevention; healthy farming; sustainable aquaculture; genomics & disease-resistant breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Innovative Strategies in Nutrition, Health and Welfare of Small Ruminants and Alternative Farm Animal Species

edited by Renata Pilarczyk, Malgorzata Bakowska and Magdalena Jędrzejczak-Silicka

submission deadline 31 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: small ruminants; alternative farm animal species; sheep; goats; farmed cervids; alpacas; animal nutrition; animal welfare; livestock production; precision livestock farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Livestock Stress Adaptation and Resilience: Implications for Gut Health, Performance and Meat Quality, with the Inclusion of Nutritional Solutions

edited by

Majid Shakeri

submission deadline 30 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock; meat quality; nutritional strategies; stress; gut health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Swine Health Management: Biosecurity and Epidemiological Strategies for Sustainable Pig Farming

edited by

Annalisa Scollo

submission deadline 30 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: swine health management; farm biosecurity; disease prevention and control; veterinary epidemiology; disease surveillance; emerging and endemic diseases; antimicrobial stewardship; pig health and welfare; sustainable pig production; precision livestock farming; stakeholder engagement; farm resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Smart and Sustainable Pig Production Systems

edited by Luis Calvo,

Clemente López-Bote

and

José Segura

submission deadline 31 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision livestock farming (PLF); data-driven swine management; early disease detection; behavioral recognition; individual animal care; integrated sanitary status; welfare assessment; biological heterogeneity; life cycle assessment

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

Advances in Cattle Genetics and Breeding—2nd Edition

edited by Ferenc Szabó and

Gabriella Holló

submission deadline 31 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: cattle; population genetics; molecular genetics; breeding value; reproduction; production; longevity; conformation

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

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