Recent Advances in Applications of Antioxidants in Livestock Health and Reproduction—2nd Edition
A Special Issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921) belonging to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 249
Editor
Interests: the study of boars and reproductive physiological mechanisms; influencing factors in swine breeding; the use of nutrition, healthcare, and management methods to improve the efficiency of breeding; focus on breeding environments for sow reproductive health; new technologies and methods to promote the sustainable development of pig breeding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses, poses a significant threat to animal health and reproductive function, ultimately resulting in considerable economic losses for the livestock industry. Managing oxidative stress effectively is therefore essential in improving health outcomes and reproductive efficiency in livestock.
Following the success of the first volume, we are pleased to announce the launch of this second edition of the Special Issue "Recent Advances in Applications of Antioxidants in Livestock Health and Reproduction". This new volume will continue to explore cutting-edge developments in the application of antioxidants for oxidative stress management across various livestock species. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- The effects of dietary antioxidant supplementation on fertility, immunity, and overall health in livestock;
- Novel strategies for mitigating oxidative damage during critical physiological stages such as gestation, lactation, and growth;
- The role of antioxidants in improving semen and embryo quality, as well as enhancing neonatal survival;
- Innovative approaches to antioxidant delivery and their practical applications in production systems.
By showcasing recent scientific advances, this Special Issue will provide a dynamic platform for researchers, veterinarians, and industry professionals to share insights and develop evidence-based strategies for improving livestock welfare and productivity through targeted antioxidant interventions.
Prof. Dr. Weijun Pang
Guest Editor
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Antioxidants is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- antioxidants
- livestock health
- reproduction
- production efficiency
- disease-resistant ability
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