Impacts of Foodborne Environmental Pollutants on Animal Production
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal nutrition; metabolic diseases; environmental toxicology
Interests: molecular diagnosis and control of animal diseases; veterinary pharmacology and environmental toxicology; molecular pathogenesis and disease prevention; drug discovery for animal infectious diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Foodborne environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticide residues, and emerging contaminants like microplastics, pose a severe threat to global animal production. These contaminants, ingested through feed and water, directly jeopardize animal health by inducing metabolic disorders, organ toxicity, and immunosuppression, leading to significant economic losses in livestock and poultry industries. Understanding their multifaceted impacts, from the molecular level to whole-animal productivity, is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies.
This Special Issue, "Impacts of Foodborne Environmental Pollutants on Animal Production," aims to collate high-quality research and review articles that explore the adverse effects of these pollutants on animals. We welcome submissions that investigate the mechanisms of toxicity, such as oxidative stress, inflammatory pathways, and disruptions to gut health and metabolic homeostasis. A particular focus is placed on innovative intervention strategies, especially the utilization of natural products (e.g., phytogenic compounds, probiotics, and plant extracts) to alleviate pollutant-induced toxicity and restore animal health and performance.
Studies bridging basic research and practical applications to enhance the safety and sustainability of animal production are especially encouraged.
Dr. Jingzeng Cai
Guest Editor
Dr. Huijie Chen
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cell death pathways
- ROS
- mitochondrial dysfunction
- organ toxicity
- persistent pollutants (PFOS, Cd, Ni)
- pesticide exposure (CAP, CYP, CPF)
- foodborne pollutants
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