Special Issues

Dairy publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Optimizing Production, Quality and Safety of Sheep and Goat Milk
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submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic improvement; feeding practices; animal husbandry techniques; milking practices; innovative technologies; dairy optimization; milk safety management; lactation efficiency; physicochemical milk properties; milk hygiene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy Small Ruminants)
The Effects of Heat Stress on Dairy Cows
edited by and Camila Soares Cunha
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy cows; heat stress; milk production; health; incidence of retained placenta; mastitis; metabolic disorders; quality of the milk produced; physiological thermal stress; reproductive performance; temperature and humidity index; transition period; immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy Animal Nutrition and Welfare)
Farm Management Practices to Improve Milk Quality and Yield
edited by Lucie Hasoňová and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open
Keywords: raw milk; ruminants; milk quality and safety; milk composition; milk yield; microbiology of raw milk; hygiene of milk; feeding practices; milking practices; dairy industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy Farm System and Management)
Smart Dairy Farming: Automatic Monitoring for Dairy Farm Sustainability, Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart dairy farming; automatic monitoring; sustainability; efficiency; environmental impact; sensor networks; data analytics; real-time monitoring; animal health; milk production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy Farm System and Management)
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