Swine Vaccines and Vaccination
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2025 | Viewed by 266
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global swine industry plays a critical role in food security and agricultural economies worldwide. However, it is facing ongoing challenges from infectious diseases that significantly affect animal health, productivity, and public health. In response to these challenges, vaccines have emerged as one of the most promising tools for preventing disease, improving animal welfare, and enhancing the sustainability of pork production.
For this Special Issue of Vaccines, we invite manuscripts exploring cutting-edge research into vaccines for swine populations, as well as their development and application. We aim to gather a diverse array of articles including original research, reviews, and case studies that address various aspects of swine vaccination.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel vaccine development and innovative delivery systems.
- Advances in understanding immune response mechanisms in swine.
- Emerging and re-emerging viral and bacterial pathogens in swine and associated vaccine strategies.
- The role of biotechnology and genetic engineering in designing next-generation swine vaccines.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange, this Special Issue seeks to provide valuable insights into advancements that can reshape the future of swine health management. We encourage researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, and government institutions to submit their work and contribute to this pivotal discussion.
Join us in advancing the field of swine vaccines, where innovative solutions are meeting the pressing challenges of today and tomorrow.
Dr. Fanzhi Kong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- swine fever
- classical swine fever virus
- african swine fever virus
- live attenuated vaccines
- subunit vaccines
- nanopartical vaccines
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