Advances in Veterinary Genetics and Genomics
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forensic animal genetics; population genetics; sex determination in wild animals; fetal sex detected by cell-free DNA; epigenetic-based age estimation; LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) method
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Veterinary genetics and genomics are rapidly evolving fields. This progress reflects a growing recognition that understanding the genome is key to improving animal health, welfare, and productivity. However, we are only beginning to appreciate the complexity and potential of applying genetic technologies in veterinary science.
Recent advances in genomic tools, such as high-throughput sequencing, genome-wide association studies, and CRISPR-based editing, have opened new avenues for understanding hereditary diseases, improving selective breeding, and supporting wildlife conservation. In parallel, developments in epigenetics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics are adding layers of insight into gene regulation, host–pathogen interactions, and environmental adaptation in animals. Veterinary genomics is no longer limited to livestock and companion animals—it also plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation and forensic investigations.
The emerging complexity of genomic research in veterinary contexts suggests that different approaches—whether diagnostic, evolutionary, or therapeutic—are not necessarily competing but complementary. Together, they enrich our understanding of the genomic architecture of health and disease across species.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research, reviews, and methodological innovations that explore the broad applications of genetics and genomics in veterinary science. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Petra Zenke
Dr. Enikő Fehér
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary genetics
- animal genomics
- infectious diseases and disease resistance
- pathogenetics
- genomic selection and livestock improvement
- conservation genetics
- epigenetics
- CRISPR gene editing
- next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- forensic genetics
- LAMP method
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