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The Science of Working and Sporting Dog Performance

edited by Jacqueline Boyd

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4513 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine science; working dog; training; conditioning; nutrition; sporting dog; canine performance; dog health; dog welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Gut Microbiota in Aquatic Animals

edited by

Gabriella do Vale Pereira

and

Fernando Yugo Yamamoto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4259 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; aquatic animals; nutrition; physiology; host– microbe interaction; production efficiency; feed conversion ratio; antibiotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Modulating Immunometabolism in Transition Dairy Cows

edited by Pedro G. Melendez and Pablo Pinedo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4198 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition cow; metabolic diseases; prepartum; postpartum; oxidative stress; immunomodulation; nutrition; feeding management; cow comfort; dairy cattle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Advances in Cattle Genetics and Breeding

edited by Ferenc Szabó and

Gabriella Holló

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3075 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

The Use of Innovative Technologies to Detect and Control the Impact of Heat Stress on Cows’ Health, Productivity, and Reproduction

edited by

Ramunas Antanaitis

and

Lorenzo Viora

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2842 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative technologies; cattle; herd management; heat stress; production; reproduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Infectious Diseases in Small Ruminants – Updates on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Prevention

edited by Pedro Pinczowski and Javier Asin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2824 | Submission Open

Keywords: sheep; goat; small ruminants; infectious diseases; PCR; IHC; histopathology; vaccines; loss of productivity; pathogenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)

Assistance Dogs—What Should We Focus On

edited by

Tia G.B. Hansen

and

Chalotte Glintborg

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2747 | Submission Open

Keywords: guide dogs; hearing dogs; mobility assistance dogs; psychiatric service dogs; human– animal attachment; assistance animal standards and wellbeing

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

Revolutionizing Animal Care: Enriching the Lives of Companion Animals and Equids Through Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques

edited by

David Argüelles

and

Ana Velloso Alvarez

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2602 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; water treadmill; electrophysical therapies; stretching; equine; small animals

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

Advancements in Veterinary Laparoscopic Surgery: Techniques, Applications, and Outcomes

edited by

Mitzy Mauthe Von Degerfeld

Giuseppe Bonaffini

and

Matteo Serpieri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2557 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive techniques; perioperative management

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

Second Edition of Recent Advances in Companion Animals Neutering

edited by

Vincenzo Cicirelli

and

Annalisa Rizzo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2299 | Submission Open

Keywords: neutering; companion animals; animal sterilization; orchiectomy; ovariectomy; analgesia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Veterinary Perspective

edited by

Michela Pugliese

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2105 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; diabetes; dyslipidemia; hypertension; cardiovascular function; veterinary medicine

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

Advances in Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Second Edition

edited by

Fernando Lopez-Gatius

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2019 | Submission Open

Keywords: abortion; cow lifespan; genomic predictions; in vitro embryo production; reproductive clinics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Genomic Prediction in Livestock

edited by Yiren Gu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomic prediction; livestock; economic traits; omics; multi-trait genomic prediction; GWAS

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

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Advancing Metabolic, Reproductive and Immune Health in Animals

edited by

Giulio Curone

Alda Quattrone

and

Nour Elhouda Fehri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal physiology; nutraceuticals; functional foods; reproduction; immune function; metabolism; metabolic regulation; fertility; animal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Molecular Genomics and Genetics in Animal Prion Diseases

edited by

Byung-Hoon Jeong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: prion diseases; prion protein gene (PRNP); prion-like protein gene (PRND); shadow of prion protein gene (SPRN); prion-related protein gene (PRNT); bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE); scrapie; chronic wasting disease (CWD); genetics; genomics; polymorphism

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

Molecular Approaches to Control Intestinal Parasites in Animals

edited by

Robert Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 891 | Submission Open

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

Unveiling Equine Exercise Physiology for Peak Performance and Optimal Health

edited by

Luca Stucchi

and Emmanuelle Van Erck

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine sports medicine; equine exercise physiology; horse performance; horse welfare; social license to operate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Novel Feeds Affect Fish Growth Performance and Immunity

edited by

Roberta Imperatore

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open

Keywords: feed additives; insect meal; nutraceuticals; functional ingredients; pre- and pro-biotics; peripheral and central inflammation; immunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Innovative Uses of Trace Elements and Plant-Derived Bioactive Additives in Swine Nutrition

edited by

Jun Chen

Tiande Zou

and Jinming You

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig; trace elements; plant-derived feed additives; productivity; pork quality; intestine and liver; skeletal muscle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Relationships Between Herd Health and Reproductive Management of Dairy Animals

edited by

Francisco G. Véliz-Deras

, Dalia Ivette Carrillo-Moreno and

Viridiana Contreras Villarreal

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; AI; welfare; health; mastitis; ethology; nutrition; dairy; milk yield; herd

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Control of Animal Infectious Diseases through Sustainable Solutions: Perspectives against Antimicrobial Resistance

edited by

Bruno Tilocca

Carlotta Ceniti

and

Cristian Piras

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal infectious disease; zoonoses; resistome; microbiota; diagnosis; prophylaxis; antimicrobial resistance

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

Reproductive Physiology of Dairy Cows

edited by

Augusto M.L. Madureira

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive physiology; fertility management; reproductive technologies; estrus detection; postpartum health and reproduction; precision livestock farming; hormonal regulation; genetic selection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Adaptation of Vertebrates to Diverse Environments

edited by

Gad Degani

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertebrate; adaptations; habitats; environments; water; land; whole organisms’ variations; interactions between animals and plants; geographical adaptations; differences between populations

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

Use of Antioxidants as Feed Additives to Enhance Farm Animal Production

edited by

Katarzyna Żarczyńska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; nutrition; farm animals; production; microelements; herbs; vitamins; oxidative stress; free oxygen radicals; reactive oxygen species

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Leishmania Infection in Animals

edited by

Sergio Villanueva-Saz

Antonio Fernández

and

Héctor Ruiz

submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9012 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal; cat; diagnostic techniques; dog; epidemiology; exotic pet; Leishmania; preventive measures; treatment

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

Genomics, Microbiomics and Stable Isotope Ecology of Modern and Extinct Ungulates

edited by

Igor Ovchinnikov

submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: bison; buffalo; bovine species; paleoecology of habitats; genetic diversity; ancient and modern genomes; evolution of bison and other bovine species; conservation; great Plains; dental calculus and microfossils; oral and gut microbiomes

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

Camelid Productions, Products and Welfare

edited by

Bernard Faye

and Allan Degen

submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: camelid productions; camelid products; camelid welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)

Beyond the Hunt: Ethical Issues and Food Safety in Game Meat Consumption

edited by Michael 't Sas-Rolfes, Ndlovu Wiseman and

Louwrens Christiaan Hoffman

submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethics; game meat; food safety; value chains; wildlife economy; sustainable practices; public health; socioeconomic benefits; regulatory frameworks; technological innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)

The Comprehensive Utilization of Edible Insects and Fish By-Products in Animal Feeding

edited by

Pier Paolo Danieli

and

Alessandra Roncarati

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7244 | Submission Open

Keywords: insects for feed; sustainability; fish by-products; socio-economic assessment; environmental impacts; food waste management; circular economy; antioxidant activity; growth performances; quality of products; valuable compounds; feed safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Animal Breeds and Muscle Growth Potential: Opportunities for Sustainable Farming

edited by Maria Lucia Matela da Silva Aidos and

Maria Chiara Di Meo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: farm animals; muscle growth; muscle development; meat production; meat quality; sustainability; breeding systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)

Innate Host Defence Mechanisms of Aquatic Animals

edited by

Marcia Saraiva

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunology; virus; bacteria; fungus; fungus-like

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Organic Livestock Farming: New Trends, Health and Welfare Issues

edited by

Vasileios Papatsiros

submission deadline 12 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3758 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic livestock farming; welfare; zoonoses; parasites; bacteria; viruses; consumer

Common Infectious Diseases in Poultry

edited by Nitish Boodhoo and Dagmara Bialy

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9447 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health; zoonotic pathogens; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immune response; host– pathogen interactions; wildlife surveillance; disease prevention; transmission

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Herbal Extracts and Herbal-Derived Products to Support Animal Health and Productivity

edited by

Mihaela Niculae

Daniela Hanganu

and

Daniela Neagu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3233 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; phytoconstituents; biological properties; in vitro screening; in vivo evaluation; animal health; animal production

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

The Impact of Environmental Pollution on the Health and Welfare of Terrestrial and Aquatic Animals

edited by Iwona Lasocka,

Ewa M. Skibniewska

and

Michal Skibniewski

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental pollutants; animal health; pathogens; metals; microplastic; pesticides; adverse effects; biomonitoring; bioindicators; threats

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

Microbiome, Immune and Intestinal Health in Animals

edited by

Robert W. Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8531 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; immune; intestinal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Omics in Economic Aquatic Animals

edited by

Changxu Tian

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6802 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic animals; economic traits; omics; next-generation sequencing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Potential Role of Antioxidants and Advanced Management Strategies to Improve Animal Production, Reproduction, Health, and Welfare

edited by

Francesca Ciani

and

Karim El-Sabrout

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2262 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; animal feeding; animal production; management; environmental stresses; antioxidants; free radicals; One Health; product quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Urban Wildlife Insights: Exploring the Behavior and Adaptations of Animals in Urban Environments

edited by

Reuven Yosef

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1100 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban wildlife; ecosystem services; public health; psychological well-being; environmental education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Human Psychology of Animal Sentience

edited by Uri Lifshin

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal rights; animal sentience; animal welfare; attitudes towards animals; human– animal relations

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

Bone Tumors in Animals: Pathogeneses, Biology, Development and Treatments

edited by

Leonardo Leonardi

submission deadline 29 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tumors; comparative; animals; one health; pathogenesis; biology; treatments

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

Coccidian Parasites: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention Strategies

edited by Guangwen Yin and Sixin Zhang

submission deadline 29 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

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

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

Empirical Animal and Veterinary Medical Ethics

edited by

, Barry Kipperman and Sabine Salloch

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 31951 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal ethics; veterinary ethics; methods applies ethics; qualitative and quantitative research designs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)

Alien and Pest Molluscs: Invasion Dynamics, Impacts, Control Methods and Ecosystem Services in a Changing World

edited by

Francisco Sylvester

and Esteban M. Paolucci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13671 | Submission Open

Keywords: invasive molluscs; invasive species; pest species; pest control; pest management; biological control; molluscicide; ecological impacts; socio-economic impacts; ecosystem services; biodiversity loss; invasion vectors; invasion pathways; genetic variability; morphological variability; phenotypic plasticity; population modelling; risk assessment; invasion dynamics; drivers of biodiversity loss; ecosystem integrity; policy and legislation; anthropocene; global change; changing world

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

Sustainable Strategies for Intensive Livestock Production Systems

edited by

Ilda de Fátima Ferreira Tinôco

Valentina Becciolini

Matteo Barbari

, Rafaella Resende Andrade and

Fernanda Campos de Sousa

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9173 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental footprint; animal health and welfare; animal behavior; indoor livestock systems; animal housings and buildings; technologies for livestock production; waste management; energy efficiency; renewable energy; circular economy

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

Impact of Genetics and Feeding on Growth Performance of Pigs

edited by

André Albuquerque

and

Nicolás Garrido De la Osa

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8884 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal improvement; nutrition; transcriptomics; NGS; welfare; production; sustainability; meat quality traits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Impact of Nutrition on Reproduction and Fetal Programming of Beef Cattle

edited by Marcelo Vedovatto and Matheus Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8715 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; pregnancy rate; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Mass Extinction and Species Sustainability through Reproduction Biotechnologies, Biobanking, Species Restoration, and Conservation Breeding Programs

edited by

Robert K. Browne

and Ruth M. Marcec-Greaves

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6372 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproduction biotechnologies; biobanking; animal ethics; sustainable management; endangered species; terraforming

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

The Application of Probiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture

edited by

Antonio Luna-González

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5319 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; probiotics; microorganisms; antibiotics; water quality; immune response; growth

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Impact of Diet Nutritional Quality on Swine Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance

edited by

Mayra Anton Dib Saleh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3526 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative feedstuffs; feed additives; immunomodulation; intestinal biomarkers; intestinal microbiota; intestinal morphometry; metabolism; multi-omics; physiological stress; pig immunity and welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

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