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Expanding Horizons in Mammalian Sensory Research: Morphofunctional, Genomic, Ecological, and Applied Perspectives submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory systems; mammals; environmental adaptations; sensory evolution; chemosensory communication; neurosensory integration; genomic adaptations in sensory systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
New Insights in Large Animal Neurology
edited by Antonio Carlos Lopes Câmara and Márcio Botelho de Castro
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurologic evaluation; ancillary diagnostics aids; neuropathology; imaging exams; cerebrospinal fluid analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Insights into Viral Pathogens of Swine: Surveillance and Control Trends
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging and re-emerging swine viral diseases; epidemiological investigations; swine viral disease control and management; new lineage of PRRSV; control strategy of PEDV; surveillance or examination of swine viral disease by oral or processing fluid samples; biosafety control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Advances in Genetic and Metabolic Pathways for Enhanced Milk Yield and Quality
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk yield; milk composition; transcription factor; dairy; heredity; metabonomics; breeding strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Regulation Mechanism of Gametogenesis in Animals
edited by Hao Ming
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: gametogenesis; oogenesis; spermatogenesis; epigenetic; genetic; PGC; gonads; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Recent Advances in the Management of Vector-Borne Diseases in Ruminants
edited by Dinesh Erram
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: vector-borne diseases; ruminants; integrated management; One Health approach; pesticide resistance; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Step by Step: Detection, Diagnosis, Control and Treatment of Ruminant Lameness and Foot Diseases: Second Edition
edited by Laura E. Green
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant lameness; detection and diagnosis; prevention and treatment; housing and environment; automation; diagnostic tools epidemiology and modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
The Role of Genomics and Transcriptomics in Understanding Zoonotic Diseases
edited by Shivani Ojha
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; transcriptomics; zoonosis; host; bacteria; fungi; virus; parasite; mRNA; expression; sequencing; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Recent Advances in Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine: Second Edition
edited by and Lynn M. Pezzanite
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal biology; orthopedic; regenerative medicine; surgery; therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Reproduction in Domestic and Wild Carnivores
edited by Cristina Gobello
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; domestic; wild; reproduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Mustelid Behavior and Communication
edited by Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: mustelids; ferrets; otters; behavior; mustelid vocalizations; mustelid medicine; conservation; environmental enrichment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Omics in Economic Aquatic Animals
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8723 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; economic traits; omics; next-generation sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Ruminant Welfare Assessment—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1344 | Submission Open
Keywords: assessment; indicator; progress; ruminants; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Use of Agro-Industrial Co-Products in Animal Nutrition
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal nutrition; agro-industrial co-products; feed raw materials and additives; precise feed formulation technology; feed material utilization efficiency; intestinal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Advanced Management of Small Animal Fractures
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture; bone healing; implants; surgical techniques; dogs; cats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Fish Microbiome, a Novel Tool to Improve Sustainable Production and Welfare in Aquaculture
edited by Federico Moroni and
submission deadline 11 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 795 | 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)
Fasciolosis and Gastrointestinal Helminthiasis of Ruminants and Equids: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6607 | Submission Open
Keywords: host resistance; anthelmintics; TST; Fasciola; gastrointestinal helminths
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Innovative Approaches in Veterinary Infectious Disease Epidemiology
edited by and Dominika Stygar
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary infectious diseases; zoonotic pathogens; disease control strategies; vaccination methods; host– pathogen interactions; epidemiological modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
New Developments in Macropod Ecology, Behaviour and Welfare
edited by and Catherine Herbert
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: macropods; kangaroo; wallaby; rat-kangaroo; ecology; behaviour; welfare; management; conservation; overabundance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Conservation of Native Animal Breeds: From Genetic Resources to Good Governance
edited by
submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; conservation; utilization; livestock genetic resources; sustainable livestock industry development; innovative breeding program
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Sustainable Poultry Production: Physiology and Nutrition (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5651 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; sustainability; physiology; nutrition; feed additives; microalgae; agricultural byproducts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
New Insights into Exploring the Development of the Animal Uterus during Pregnancy
edited by , , Ewa Anna Zaobidna and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: uterus; pregnancy; gestation; embryogenesis; molecular biology; fertility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
New Perspectives in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)—Second Edition
edited by Jianing Chen and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: porcine epidemic diarrhea virus; viral replication; virus– host interaction; pathogenesis and immunity; novel antiviral strategies; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Stomatology of Companion Animals—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; surgery; oral cavity tumours; prevention; periodontal diseases; gingivitis; stomatitis; hyperplastic lesions; dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Feed Ingredients and Additives for Swine and Poultry
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 25958 | Submission Open
Keywords: chicken; pig; in vitro assay; digestibility; feed additives; feed ingredients; growth performance; nutrient utilization; prediction equation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
The Complexity of the Human–Companion Animal Bond
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24860 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– animal bond; human– animal relationships; companion animals; early life histories; social behavior; stress; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Enhancing Sustainable Poultry Production: Innovations in Management and Nutrition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 24255 | 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 Poultry)
Advances in Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Equine Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15710 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine gastroenterology; equine gastric ulcer syndrome; equine pharmacology; equine infectious diseases; equine inflammatory bowel disease; equine neonatology; equine endoscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Diagnostic Imaging in Animal Oncology
edited by , and Carla Aparecida Batista Lorigados
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8378 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiology; ultrasound; computed tomography; magnetic resonance; scintigraphy; positron emission tomography; oncology; animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
The Comprehensive Utilization of Edible Insects and Fish By-Products in Animal Feeding submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8243 | 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)
Genetics and Genomics of Small Ruminants Prolificacy submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6841 | Submission Open
Keywords: prolificacy; ruminants; gene; genomic; selection; improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Feed Additives in Animal Nutrition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 6263 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; minerals; vitamins; phytoactives; anti-mycotoxins; dyes; palatability; probiotics; prebiotics; exogenous enzymes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Current Challenges and Targets for the Reproductive Management of Farm Animals: Second Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6257 | Submission Open
Keywords: induction and synchronization of estrus and ovulation; seasonality of reproduction; assisted reproduction; OMICs; management of pregnancy and newborns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
The Detection, Prevention and Treatment of Calf Diseases submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5777 | Submission Open
Keywords: calf health; cattle; pathophysiology; epidemiology; infectious diseases; population; detection; prevention; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Research on the Factors Affecting the Performance of Sport Horses—Second Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5574 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise physiology; animal welfare; equine sport medicine; equine sport performance; exercise test; loss of performance; lameness; rehabilitation; training; musculoskeletal ultrasound; clinical analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Comparative Oncology in Animals: Advancements in Diagnostics and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5483 | Submission Open
Keywords: comparative oncology; veterinary oncology; novel oncotherapies; cancer; translational medicine
Disease and Health in Free-Ranging and Captive Wildlife: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5217 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; wildlife; surveillance; animal health; disease surveillance; disease monitoring; diagnostic techniques; zoonoses; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Factors Affecting Fattened Ewe and Lamb Performance, Carcass Conformation, Meat Quality, and Flavor
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4667 | Submission Open
Keywords: sheep; flavor precursors; meat quality; management; genetics; feed
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Optimizing Farm-Raised Fish Production: Nutritional Requirements, Precision Feed Formulations, Sustainable Feeding Strategies, and Health and Welfare
edited by and Ehab El-Haroun
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3499 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish nutritional requirements; feed formulation; functional feed additives; immuno-nutrition; gene expression; gut integrity; microbiome; disease resistance; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Wildlife Histopathology and Molecular Diagnosis
edited by Nakita Câmara and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2545 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; histopathology; molecular diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Wild and Domestic Animal Hemoparasites
edited by Grzegorz Karbowiak
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1736 | Submission Open
Keywords: hemoparasite; vector-borne pathogens; biodiversity; pathology; immunology; global changes; thematically similar issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Real-Time Sensors and Their Applications in Smart Animal Agriculture
edited by Isabella C. F. S. Condotta
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1674 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision livestock farming; animal monitoring sensors; real-time data analytics; smart farming technologies; sensor-based animal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Oxidative Stress in Aquaculture Organisms: Impact of Environmental Stressors and Nutritional Factors submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemoprotection; bioactive molecules; precision nutrition; feeds; health; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Morphological, Immunohistochemical, and Molecular Advances in Fish Skin 3.0
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin; teleosts; skin appendages; glands; light organs; morphology; ultrastructure; molecular advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Second Edition
edited by Antonio Ortega-Pacheco and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: vector-borne disease; zoonoses; dogs; cats; diagnostic; epidemiology; treatment; One health; zoonotic diseases and animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Animal Vectors of Emerging Disease—Latest Insights into Epidemiology and Ecology
edited by Leonor Camacho-Sillero and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open
Keywords: one health; epidemiology; pathogen transmission; animal vectors; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Nutritional Regulation for Optimal Lipid Metabolism: Ensuring Sow Reproductive Capacity
edited by Zhiyong Fan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: sow; lipid metabolism; lipid deposition; nutritional regulation; reproductive performance; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Selected Papers from the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Animals (IECA 2025) submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: farm animals; companion animals; zoo animals; wildlife; aquatic animals
Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing and Ecological Models for Bird and Wildlife Conservation submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: birds; earth observation data; ecological model; remote sensing; wildlife conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Training, Welfare, and Rehabilitation of Thoroughbred Racehorses submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: thoroughbred racehorses; training methods; equine welfare; rehabilitation; equine sports medicine; injury prevention; behavioral assessment; diagnostic imaging; exercise physiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
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