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Companion Animal Neonatal Health
edited by Miguel Batista-Arteaga and Xiomara Lucas Arjona
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine; feline; pregnancy diagnosis; birth induction; dystocia; Apgar evaluation; neonatal care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
New Perspectives in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)—Second Edition
edited by Jianing Chen and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 54 | 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)
Nutritional Regulation for Optimal Lipid Metabolism: Ensuring Sow Reproductive Capacity
edited by Zhiyong Fan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: sow; lipid metabolism; lipid deposition; nutritional regulation; reproductive performance; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Parasites and Parasitic Diseases in Small Animals submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11822 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; phylogeny; taxonomy; epidemiology; zoonosis; small animals; diagnosis; pathogenesis; vaccination; parasitic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Environmental Enrichment for Aquatic Animals in Husbandry Environments submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7442 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental enrichment; aquatic animal; animal welfare; biological function; animal behaviour; aquaculture; hatchery release; biological conservation; zoo management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Current Research on Donkeys and Mules
edited by Alejandro Pérez-Écija
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2532 | Submission Open
Keywords: donkeys; mules; internal medicine; behavior; pathology; clinical pathology; welfare; physiology; pathogens; milk; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Wildlife Trade and Crime
edited by Harry Wels
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife trade and crime; trafficking; syndicates; social movements and wildlife conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Recent Advances in Canine Mammary Tumors—2nd Edition submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: dogs; cancer; biomarkers; diagnosis; prognosis; extracellular vesicles; therapeutics; liquid biopsy; comparative oncology; translational models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Poultry Virology and Vaccines
edited by , and Minhua Sun
submission deadline 3 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; pathogenesis; vaccine development; antiviral compound; virus-host interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Impact of Diet Nutritional Quality on Swine Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance submission deadline 5 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 128 | 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)
Ruminant Production and Reproductive Performance in Tropical Environments
edited by , and Rafael Goes
submission deadline 6 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant; tropics; heat stress; production; fertility; welfare; management; feeding; local breeds; CSA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Equine Veterinary Surgery
edited by and Manuel Iglesias-Garcia
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; surgery; minimally invasive; orthopedics; colic; integumentary
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Current Challenges and Targets for the Reproductive Management of Farm Animals: Second Edition submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1643 | 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)
Feed Ingredients, Environmental Factors and Fish Mucosal Health
edited by Ignacio Fernández and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: mucosal immunity; nutrigenomics; epigenomics; toxicogenomics; climate change; pollution; micronutrients and feed additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
New Insights into Exploring the Development of the Animal Uterus during Pregnancy
edited by , , Ewa Anna Zaobidna and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: uterus; pregnancy; gestation; embryogenesis; molecular biology; fertility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Novel Feeds Affect Fish Growth Performance and Immunity
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 99 | 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)
Respiratory Diseases of Companion Animals
edited by Aki Fujiwara-Igarashi
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; respiratory medicine; nose; trachea; bronchus; lung; mediastinum; pleural cavity; neoplasia; infections disease; inflammatory disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Physiological Indices and Behavioural Indicators for the Evaluation of Animal Health and Welfare under the Changing Climate Scenarios—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat stress; climate change; health; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Bacterial Aquaculture Pathology
edited by Noemí Buján Gómez and Beatriz Magariños Ferro
submission deadline 11 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; aquatic animal diseases; bacteriology; fish; bivalve; crustacean; virulence factors; disease control and molecular diagnosis
Apiculture and Challenges for Future—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3860 | Submission Open
Keywords: beekeeping; honey bees; new challenges; climate change; emerging technologies; management strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Advances in Swine Housing, Health and Welfare
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3010 | Submission Open
Keywords: housing; pig; welfare; health; management; production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Strategies to Improve Gut Health and Immunity in Monogastric Animals submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut; immunity; health; microbiome; monogastric animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Sustainable Practices for Forage-Based Livestock Production Systems
edited by and Shelemia Nyamuryekung'e
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable grazing; precision grazing; integrated grazing; welfare; adapted genetics; climate change adaptation; farmer equity and resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
The Role of Genetics and Breeding in Livestock Management submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetics; genomics; selection index; mating plan; AI; algorithm; management; adaptability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Sex Determination in Ectothermic Vertebrates
edited by , Adriana Canapa and Maria Assunta Biscotti
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: vertebrates; evolution; sex determination; DNA; embryology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Advances in Ovarian and Testicular Physiology
edited by Valdevane Rocha Araújo
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: early folliculogenesis; antral follicles; oocyte maturation; spermatozoa; epididymis; antioxidants; culture media composition; anabolic steroids; high-fat diet; physical activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Advances in Mammary Gland Biology and Lactation of Ruminants: Second Edition
edited by Sam Peterson
submission deadline 16 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: mammary biology; mammogenesis; lactogenesis; galactopoiesis; mastitis; mammary histopathology; endocrine signals; epigenetic effects; lactational physiology; milk removal; colostrum; somatic cells; milk conductivity; mammary metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Endocrinology of the Female Reproductive System submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11902 | Submission Open
Keywords: endocrinology; female; hormone; neuroendocrinology; reproduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Parasitic Zoonoses: From a Public Health Perspective
edited by , and Sandra Sáez Durán
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9922 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasitic zoonosis; neglected parasitic diseases; public health; epidemiology; ecology; protozoa; helminths; arthropods; diagnosis; treatment; control; domestic animals; wildlife; exotic animals; foodborne parasites; arthropod-borne parasites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Small Animal Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5969 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal; endocrinology; hormone regulation; endocrine disorders; reproductive physiology; reproductive biotechnology; andrology; pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Sustainable Fish Production: Practices on Nutritional Management and Novel Farming Systems Application
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5496 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative ingredients; feed intake; novel farming systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
EBM Collection: Composition and Function of Poultry Gut Microbiota submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4896 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; intestinal; microbiota; performance; function; broiler; layer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Advances in Veterinary Ocular Pathology submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular biology; ocular pathology; genetic analysis; dogs; cats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Effects of Plant Extracts on Meat Quality, Intestinal Microbiota and Resistance to Diseases and Stresses of Food Animals
edited by Shengchen Wang and Yun Hu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 100 | 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)
Prion Diseases in Animals
edited by Yong-Chan Kim
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: prion; scrapie; BSE; CWD; TME; PrPSc; PRNP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
The Invasive Species Vespa velutina: A Current Challenge in European Eco-Systems: Second Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: Vespa velutina; management strategies; life cycle; physiology; behavior; pathology; food resources; ecological impacts; economic effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Diseases of the Small and Large Intestine, Liver and Pancreas in Small Animals: Second Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal gastroenterology; intestine; liver; pancreas; microbiota; gut; clinicopathological markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Revolutionizing Animal Care: Enriching the Lives of Companion Animals and Equids through Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation; water treadmill; electrophysical therapies; stretching; equine; small animals
(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 23 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20957 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal ethics; veterinary ethics; methods applies ethics; qualitative and quantitative research designs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)
Conservation and Sperm Quality in Domestic Animals submission deadline 23 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5533 | Submission Open
Keywords: cryopreservation; sperm quality; genetic diversity; reproductive efficiency; livestock management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Neurobiological Research on Social Behavior and Cognition in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; animal behavior; comparative psychology; learning; brain; nervous system; neurotransmitters; hormones; neurohormones; cell signaling; social behavior; parental behavior; sexual behavior; affiliation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Monitoring of Behavior, Affective States, and Health to Identify Welfare Concerns of Farm Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17024 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; behavior; health; affective states; indicator; livestock; housing; transport; slaughter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Infectious Diseases in Animals: Community Ecology and Pathogen Dynamics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11791 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Wildlife Diseases: Pathology and Diagnostic Investigation submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10758 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; histopathology; bacteriology; microbiology; wildlife; diseases; zoo animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Calf Nutrition and Management
edited by Farhad Ahmadi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10404 | Submission Open
Keywords: growth; health; immunity; management; neonatal diarrhea; nutrition; preweaning calf
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Effects of Genotype × Environment Interaction on Welfare, Sustainability, and Quality of Poultry Production
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5349 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry biodiversity; alternative housing systems; welfare; sustainability; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Novel Feed Ingredients: Improving Health Status, Milk and Meat Quality in Small Ruminants, Second Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5075 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel feed ingredients; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; dietary additives; health status; welfare; milk quality; meat quality; microbial spoilage; oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Surviving in the Dark: The Complexities of Nocturnal Animal Behavior and Adaptation
edited by Luísa Rodrigues and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4376 | Submission Open
Keywords: nocturnal species; nocturnal behaviour; nocturnal adaptation; biorhythmic changes; cryptic species; climate change; bats; amphibians; marsupials; primates; birds; reptiles; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Emerging Infectious Diseases of Wildlife: A Threat for Biodiversity and Global Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4344 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious disease; wildlife; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Avian Haemosporidian Parasites: Causes and Consequences of Infection submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4182 | Submission Open
Keywords: factors affecting Haemosporidian transmission and effects on birds and vectors; bird-related factors; climate effects on transmissions and host infections; factors affecting distribution and incidence of infections; bird– Haemosporidian– vector interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)
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