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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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Cognitive Dysfunction and Neurodegenerative Diseases in Dogs and Cats
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive dysfunction; neurodegenerative diseases; dogs; cats; aging; biomarkers; veterinary neurology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
The Role of Reproductive Microbiota in Animal Fertility and Reproductive Health submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1244 | 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)
Eimeria Infections in Animals: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Control Strategies
edited by Guanchen Liu and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 290 | 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 29 | 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)
Genetic Selection and Breeding for Improved Traits in Aquaculture Animals
edited by and Wenzhi Guan
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2264 | 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 244 | 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 33 | 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)
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 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; environmental pollutants; stress response; physiological functions; immune
(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 37 | 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)
Feed Additives and Functional Ingredients for Aquaculture Health and Performance submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 34 | 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)
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 24 | 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)
Metabolic, Health, and Productivity Challenges in Poultry Production submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5281 | 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 4359 | 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 3719 | 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)
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 2302 | 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 2244 | 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 2135 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: donkey; mule; internal medicine; behavior; pathology; clinical pathology; welfare; physiology; pathogens; milk; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
The Use of Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 133 | 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)
Advances in the Understanding of Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Ruminants Implications for Fertility Management submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 89 | 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)
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 80 | 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)
Pathology in Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; histopathology; emerging diseases; immunosuppression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Microbial Communities and Host Immunity for Resilient and Sustainable Aquaculture submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; microbiome; probiotics; functional feeds; host immunity; disease; shrimp; fish; shellfish
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Recent Advances in Mammary Tumors in Companion Animals
edited by Geovanni Dantas Cassali, , and Giovanni Pietro Burrai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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)
Poultry Nutrition and Management: 2nd Edition
edited by and Caimei Yang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; nutrition and management; welfare issues; multi-omics; antibiotic supplements; animal models; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Aging, Frailty, and Longevity in Companion Dogs and Cats
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; farm animals; wildlife
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing and Ecological Models for Bird and Wildlife Conservation submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open
Keywords: birds; earth observation data; ecological model; remote sensing; wildlife conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Advances in Reproductive Physiology of Fish
edited by , Xin Qi and Alejandro S. Mechaly
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: fishes; reproduction; endocrinology; neuropeptide; growth; metabolism; development; sex determination; genomics; ecotoxicology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Selected Papers from the 4th International Online Conference on Animals (IOCAN 2026) submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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
Neonatal Pig Health and Development: Perinatal Stress, Metabolic Regulation, and Welfare Assessment
edited by Héctor Orozco-Gregorio and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: piglet behavior; hypoxia; piglet metabolism; piglet vitality; physiological profile
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Advances in Pig Reproductive Physiology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: GnRHII; kisspeptin; boar; gilt; fertilization; ovulation; oocyte growth; lactation; gestation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Avian Semen—Latest Progress in Quality Evaluation, Preservation Techniques, and Fertility Outcomes submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 340 | 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 to Improve Piglet Survival and Sow Longevity
edited by , Naraporn Somboonna and
submission deadline 4 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 28 | 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)
Clinical Research Advances in Intensive Neurorehabilitation in Animals submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 24735 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; myelopathies; peripheral nervous system; animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Green Nutrition Strategies for Sustainable Livestock Production submission deadline 16 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: green nutritional strategies; precision nutrition; sustainable feed resources; alternative feed ingredients; feed additives and supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Nutritional Regulation of Gut Microbiota in Animals
edited by , and Ning Liu
submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; nutritional regulation; microbe– metabolite– host interactions; short-chain fatty acids; bile acids; probiotics/prebiotics/postbiotics; multi-omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Advances, Challenges and Future of Porcine Artificial Insemination
edited by and Olga Blanco-Prieto
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig reproductive performance; germplasm conservation; artificial insemination; reproductive technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Advancing Nutrient Utilization, Product Quality, and Production Efficiency in Livestock Through Omics and Targeted Molecular Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5985 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal nutrition; gut and systemic health; meat quality; omics analyses; microbiome analysis; genotyping; RNA sequencing; proteomics; metabolomics; lipidomics; nutrient utilization; production efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
General Epidemiology of Animal Viruses (Second Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4595 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; viruses; one health; zoonoses; molecular evolution; public health; wildlife conservation; cross-species transmission; prevention and control; biosecurity; virus ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic rehabilitation physical therapy; orthopedic surgery; osteoarthritis; musculoskeletal system; surgical sports medicine; balance and stability; orthopedic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
New Technology Applications and Developments for Breeding Healthy and Resilient Animals: Precision Livestock Farming, Genomics and Their Interaction—Contributions to the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Sector: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision livestock farming; precision feeding; genomics; genetics; large ruminants; small ruminants; poultry; rabbits; welfare; safety; security; resilience; quality products; aquaculture and aquaponics; Artificial Intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Tumors in Companion Animals: Detection, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
edited by Sang-Ik Park and Seung-Hyun Kim
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animals; veterinary oncology; tumor diagnosis; prognosis; treatment outcomes; surgical on-cology; therapeutic strategies; translational research; molecular diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral and Bacterial Diseases of Fish: Diagnostic Challenges, Therapeutic Options and Preventive Strategies submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish viral diseases; bacterial fish diseases; emerging and re-emerging pathogens; diagnostic tools and molecular surveillance; antimicrobial resistance; vaccines and immunoprophylaxis; therapeutic options in aquaculture; biosecurity and disease prevention; probiotics and microbiome modulation; sustainable finfish aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Effects of Plant Extracts on Meat Quality, Intestinal Microbiota and Resistance to Diseases and Stresses of Food Animals—Second Edition
edited by Shengchen Wang and Yun Hu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; feed additives; meat quality; intestinal; microbiota; disease resistance; stress; food animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Equine Veterinary Surgery: Second Edition
edited by and Manuel Iglesias-Garcia
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; surgery; minimally invasive; orthopedics; colic; integumentary
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Breeding Soundness Examinations of Rams: Semen Collection and Evaluation
edited by Aikaterini Ntemka and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: breeding soundness evaluation; semen collection; semen assessment; ram; fertility; reproductive capacity; herd sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
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