Applied Technologies in Animal Physiology and Welfare Monitoring
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal welfare; lamb; sheep; goats; infrared thermography; animal production
Interests: carcass composition; meat quality; image and spectroscopic methods for carcass evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of innovative tools such as wearable sensors, remote monitoring systems, and data-driven models is revolutionizing the way we assess and manage animal health and behavior. These technological solutions not only provide more precise and real-time insights into animal welfare but also open up new possibilities for improving the efficiency and sustainability of animal management practices across various sectors. This Special Issue seeks to highlight recent advances in technological innovations that allow monitoring of animal health, behavior, and welfare. This issue will explore the integration of emerging technologies, such as wearable sensors, remote monitoring systems, and data-driven models, in the assessment and management of animal welfare across various sectors, including agriculture, animal science, veterinary science, and wildlife conservation. Contributions should focus on how these technologies improve our understanding of physiological responses, enhance welfare practices, and support sustainable management strategies.
These are some of the recommended topics, without exclusion of other proposals:
- Wearable sensors for animal health monitoring.
- Remote sensing technologies in animal welfare.
- Data analytics and AI for physiological monitoring.
- Advancements in animal behavior analysis through technology.
- Non-invasive techniques for monitoring animal health.
- Biometrics and physiological data for predicting animal health.
- Ethical and practical challenges in applying animal welfare technologies.
- Technologies for monitoring welfare in wildlife and conservation.
- IoT-based animal welfare monitoring systems.
- Technological solutions for animal stress and pain management.
Original research work is encouraged, but reviews and comparative studies are also welcome.
Dr. Mariana Almeida
Dr. Severiano R. Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal welfare
- animal health
- physiological monitoring
- wearable sensors
- real-time data
- stress assessment
- behavioral analysis
- artificial intelligence
- non-invasive techniques
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