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Animals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Innovative Education and Communication in Veterinary Clinical Practice
edited by Paul Mills
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary clinical education; hidden curriculum; effective clinical communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Conservation Breeding in the Age of Mass Extinction: Ethics, Reproduction, and Emerging Biotechnologies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity conservation; genetic engineering; conservation breeding; reproduction biotechnologies; wildlife biobanking; climate change; terraforming; mass extinction; species perpetuation; deextinction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Cognitive Dysfunction and Neurodegenerative Diseases in Dogs and Cats
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive dysfunction; neurodegenerative diseases; dogs; cats; aging; biomarkers; veterinary neurology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Encephalomyocarditis—Latest Insights
edited by Leonor Camacho-Sillero and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: encephalomyocarditis virus; ECMV; infecious disease; zoonotic disease; emerging pathogen
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Female Genital Diseases and Reproductive Parameters in Animals submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: genital disease; reproductive parameters; reproduction of domestic animals; dogs and cats; semen evaluation; genital pathologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Ruminant Gametes and Reproductive Physiology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant reproductive physiology; assisted reproductive technologies (ART); gametogenesis and em-bryogenesis; sustainable livestock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Diarrheal Diseases in Piglets: Pathogenic Mechanism, Prevention and Control
edited by Guiyan Yang and Jialu Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral diarrhea in piglets; bacterial diarrhea in piglets; parasitic diarrhea in piglets; piglets diarrhea caused by environment; nutrition and management; interaction between microorganism and the host; diarrhea control by vaccines; potential drugs for diarrhea treatment; nutrition and immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Emerging Environmental Challenges: Impacts of Multiple Stressors on Aquatic Fauna
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple stressors; environmental pressures; novel pollutants; ecotoxicology; aquatic biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Viral Diseases and Immune Mechanisms in Animals
edited by , Shujie Ma and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral pathogenesis; immune response; host– pathogen interaction; antiviral immunity; immune evasion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Measuring and Mitigating Methane Emissions from Ruminants
edited by Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminants; greenhouse gases; sensors; methane; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Local Feed Resources in Ruminants Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: rumen manipulation; tropical; ruminant productivity; local feeds; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Animal Cruelty: Causes, Behavioral Consequences, and Methods to Improve Animal Welfare
edited by Victoria Cussen
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal cruelty; animal welfare; psychological trauma; behavioral phenotypes; behavioral assessment; behavioral rehabilitation; animal shelter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
The Role of Reproductive Microbiota in Animal Fertility and Reproductive Health submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1372 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive microbiota; animal fertility; male reproductive health; female reproductive tract; mammary gland microbiota; microbiome-host interactions; assisted reproductive technologies; animal conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Alternative Feeds for Ruminants: Sustainability and Nutritional Innovation submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: rumen fermentation; sustainable nutrition; methane emissions; non-conventional forages; bio-circular economy; agricultural by-products; agro-industrial by-products; insects and algae; novel feed; feed additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Advances in Approaches and Tools for the Assessment of Animal Welfare submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; behaviour; assessment methods; welfare indicators; physiological biomarkers; welfare monitoring tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Eimeria Infections in Animals: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Control Strategies
edited by Guanchen Liu and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: Eimeria infections; Eimeria epidemiology; coccidiosis control; drug resistance; poultry health; gut health; livestock and poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Microplastics in Aquatic Animals: Investigating Ingestion, Accumulation, and Health Effects
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastic contamination; microplastic pollution; aquatic animals' health; aquatic ecosystems; ingestion pathways; bioaccumulation dynamics; toxicological impacts; trophic transfer; bioremediation; ecosystem resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Moose Ecology and Management
edited by and Christer Kalén
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: moose ecology; Alces alces; restoration ecology; nutritional ecology; population dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Applications of Probiotics in Aquaculture
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture sustainability; synbiotics; postbiotics; quorum quenching; immunomodulation; microencapsulation; functional feed; gut microbiota; multi-omics; disease resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3697 | Submission Open
Keywords: camelids; genetic diversity; genomics; population genetics; genome-wide association study; conservation biology; adaptive traits; sustainable breeding; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Genetic Selection and Breeding for Improved Traits in Aquaculture Animals
edited by and Wenzhi Guan
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2574 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; genetic improvement; molecular breeding; whole genome selection breeding; polyploidy and hybrid breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
New Developments in Macropod Ecology, Behaviour and Welfare
edited by and Catherine Herbert
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open
Keywords: macropods; kangaroo; wallaby; rat-kangaroo; ecology; behaviour; welfare; management; conservation; overabundance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Donkey Milk: Nutritional Potential, Safety, and Novel Applications submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: donkey milk; nutritional quality; bioactive compounds; antimicrobial activity; food safety; functional foods; artisanal food products; dairy products/technology; donkey welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Feed Additives and Functional Ingredients for Aquaculture Health and Performance submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: feed additives; functional ingredients; probiotics and prebiotics; bioactive peptides; aquatic health and immunity; sustainable aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Genetic Basis of Complex Traits and Breeding Innovation in Pigs
edited by Zitao Chen, Jinyan Teng and Zhiting Xu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig genotype-tissue expression; pig breeding; genomic selection; molecular QTL mapping; gene expression; GWAS; TWAS; colocalization; mendelian randomization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
The Current Landscape of Endocrine Disorders in Small Animals: Science, Technology, and Clinical Practice
edited by , and Carolina Arenas Bermejo
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal endocrinology; endocrine disorders; diabetes mellitus; glifocines; adrenal neoplasia; canine and feline hypercortisolism; feline hyperthyroidism; feline acromegaly; diagnostic imaging; biomarkers; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Environmental Pollutant Effects on the Physiological and Immune Functions of Aquatic Animals: Second Edition
edited by and Liqiang Zhao
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; environmental pollutants; stress response; physiological functions; immune
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Metabolic, Health, and Productivity Challenges in Poultry Production submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5827 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; metabolic disorder; skeletal disorders; nutritional deficiencies; heat stress; ascites; sudden death syndrome; fatty liver hemorrhage syndrome; nutrition; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Nutritional and Management Strategies for Heat-Stressed Ruminants
edited by Farhad Ahmadi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4971 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate-resilient feeding; global warming; heat stress mitigation; prenatal heat stress; sustainable ruminant production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Amino Acids Nutrition and Health in Farm Animals
edited by Zhenlong Wu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4159 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein; peptide; amino acids; intestinal health; immune response; oxidative stress; feeding and management; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Poultry Nutritional Requirements
edited by Fernando Guilheme Perazzo Costa
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2954 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; requirements; energy; amino acid; vitamins; trace elements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Feature Papers in Veterinary Clinical Studies: From Current to Emerging Technologies and Innovative Approaches for the Future submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold standard diagnostic techniques; pathology of domestic and wild animals; fish; zoonosis; environmental pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Fish Microbiome, a Novel Tool to Improve Sustainable Production and Welfare in Aquaculture
edited by Federico Moroni and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; microbiome; fish nutrition; fish welfare; sustainability; ras system; microbiota biomarkers; host-microbiota relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Polygene and Polyprotein Research on Reproductive Traits of Livestock
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2276 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro fertilization (IVF); genomic selection; omics techniques; reproductive regulation; reproductive technologies; MOET (multiple ovulation and embryo transfer); ovum pick-up (OPU); embryo production; epigenetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Current Research on Donkeys and Mules: Second Edition
edited by Alejandro Pérez-Écija and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1564 | Submission Open
Keywords: donkey; mule; internal medicine; behavior; pathology; clinical pathology; welfare; physiology; pathogens; milk; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Mustelid Behavior and Communication
edited by Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: mustelids; ferrets; otters; behavior; mustelid vocalizations; mustelid medicine; conservation; environmental enrichment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
The Use of Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 180 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 146 | 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)
Advances in the Understanding of Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Ruminants Implications for Fertility Management submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 135 | 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)
Recent Advances in Mammary Tumors in Companion Animals
edited by Geovanni Dantas Cassali, , and Giovanni Pietro Burrai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 130 | 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 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; microbiome; probiotics; functional feeds; host immunity; disease; shrimp; fish; shellfish
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Pathology in Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 115 | 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 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animal; animal behavior; aquaculture; behavioral mechanism; breeding; sustainable production; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Avian Gut Microbiomes
edited by Jing Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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)
Poultry Nutrition and Management: 2nd Edition
edited by and Caimei Yang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; nutrition and management; welfare issues; multi-omics; antibiotic supplements; animal models; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Wildlife Health and Ecology: The Role of Pathogens and Parasites submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 53 | 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)
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 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; infectious diseases; neoplastic diseases; pathology and diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Integrated Surveillance and Molecular Characterisation Unveiling the Epidemiology of Animal-Derived Zoonoses submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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)
Nutrition and Metabolism of Cows and Stress Responses
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: cow; nutrition; metabolism; stress responses; multi-tissue omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Genetic Characteristics, Physiological Regulation, and Production-Related Management of Autochthonous Breeds
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare breed; preservation; diversity; physiological regulation; management; autochthonous breeds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
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